KAŻDY NA ŚWIECIE DOKONA WYBORU

KAŻDY NA ŚWIECIE DOKONA WYBORU

Czy myślałeś kiedyś o tym, że przed powtórnym przyjściem Chrystusa każda osoba na świecie będzie musiała stanąć ‘za’ Nim lub ‘przeciwko’ Niemu? Biorąc pod uwagę sytuację wiodącą do drugiego przyjścia Pana, niektórzy mają co do tego wątpliwości, w rodzaju: Skoro każdego dnia rodzą się nowi ludzie, a wielu z nich w odległych rejonach świata, gdzie nie dotarła jeszcze ewangelia, czy jest to możliwe, że każdy będzie mógł dokonać wyboru zanim On powróci? A jeśli nie, to czy to oznacza, że Jezus nigdy nie przyjdzie?

Każdy będzie musiał dokonać wyboru—być może w jakimś krytycznym momencie, do którego doprowadzą wydarzenia na świecie. W miarę, jak świat się globalizuje a rządy, stosując coraz więcej przymusu, odbierają nam wolność; w miarę jak wzrasta poczucie lęku, mnożą się kłamstwa, panuje egoizm i nastaje kryzys po kryzysie, rządy będą zaostrzać prawa, a wymagania, nacisk i kontrola będą się szybko wzmagały.

W takich okolicznościach każda osoba stanie przed podjęciem decyzji odnośnie prawa, jakiego będzie się trzymała: Bożego prawa miłości albo prawa grzechu i śmierci.

Prawo Boże jest prawem miłości, prawdy i wolności. Przejawia się w tym, że kochamy Boga i ludzi bardziej, niż siebie, bierzemy w obronę uciśnionych, szanujemy indywidualność innych osób.

Prawo grzechu i śmierci objawia się w trosce przede wszystkim o siebie, w walce o przetrwanie nawet kosztem innych, życiem w ciągłym strachu, obawie, niepokoju. Złe traktowanie (a nawet zabijanie) innych w celu ochrony własnego życia jest rzeczą naturalną.

Gdy wkraczamy w ostatnie chwile przed powrotem Chrystusa, Bóg dopuszcza, by wydarzenia rozwijały się w taki sposób, by każdy miał szansę wybrać Jezusa—niekoniecznie w wyniku ewangelizacji, jako odpowiedź na wezwanie do ołtarza czy wyznania wiary. Każda osoba podejmie decyzję odnośnie wyboru zasad i metod, którymi będzie się kierować w życiu.

Każdy z nas zadecyduje, jakiego rodzaju prawem będzie się kierować w stosunku do innych. Czy będziemy miłować innych bardziej niż siebie, przedstawiając im prawdę w miłości, dając im prawo podejmowania niewymuszonych decyzji? Czy poświęcimy dla nich swoje własne zasoby, być może narażając się nawet na bezpieczeństwo przy udzielaniu im pomocy, czy zapewnianiu ochrony i przytułku?

Czy może też postawimy siebie na pierwszym miejscu i będziemy się posługiwać kłamstwem w obawie przed odrzuceniem, rewanżem, aresztowaniem, zwolnieniem z pracy, cenzurowaniem? Czy będziemy szerzyć fałsz, wywierać presję na innych, stawać po stronie rządu naruszającego wolność jednostki, używać siły, donosić na tych, co nie stosują się do praw rządowych oraz odmawiać im ochrony i pomocy?

Nasz wybór odnośnie metod i prawa jakie stosujemy jasno wykaże, po czyjej stronie stajemy: Boga czy szatana. Każdy osobiście przyjmie lub odrzuci Jezusa w taki właśnie sposób—nawet ci w odludnych miejscach, którzy nigdy o Nim nie słyszeli.

Zbawiciel powiedział:

„Gdy Syn Człowieczy przyjdzie w swojej chwale i wszyscy święci aniołowie z nim, wtedy zasiądzie na tronie swojej chwały. I będą zgromadzone przed nim wszystkie narody, a on odłączy jedne od drugich, jak pasterz odłącza owce od kozłów. I postawi owce po swojej prawej, a kozły po lewej stronie” (Ew. Mateusza 25:31‑33 UBG).

Zauważmy również, że Jezus nie rozdziela ludzi zależnie od rasy, narodowości, kultury, wierzeń czy wyznania. Jezus rozdziela ludzi na podstawie tego, jakie prawo stosują w życiu, w jaki sposób traktują innych—a tym samym jak traktują Jego:

„Wtedy król powie do tych, którzy będą po jego prawej stronie: Przyjdźcie, błogosławieni mego Ojca, odziedziczcie królestwo przygotowane dla was od założenia świata. Byłem bowiem głodny, a daliście mi jeść, byłem spragniony, a daliście mi pić, byłem obcym, a przyjęliście mnie; Byłem nagi, a ubraliście mnie, byłem chory, a odwiedziliście mnie, byłem w więzieniu, a przyszliście do mnie.

Wtedy sprawiedliwi mu odpowiedzą: Panie, kiedy widzieliśmy cię głodnym i nakarmiliśmy cię albo spragnionym i daliśmy ci pić? I kiedy widzieliśmy cię obcym i przyjęliśmy cię albo nagim i ubraliśmy cię? Albo kiedy widzieliśmy cię chorym lub w więzieniu i przyszliśmy do ciebie?

A król im odpowie: Zaprawdę powiadam wam: To, co uczyniliście jednemu z tych moich braci najmniejszych, mnie uczyniliście. Potem powie i do tych, którzy będą po lewej stronie: Idźcie ode mnie, przeklęci, w ogień wieczny, przygotowany dla diabła i jego aniołów. Byłem bowiem głodny, a nie daliście mi jeść, byłem spragniony, a nie daliście mi pić; Byłem obcym, a nie przyjęliście mnie, byłem nagi, a nie ubraliście mnie, byłem chory i w więzieniu, a nie odwiedziliście mnie.

Wtedy i oni mu odpowiedzą: Panie, kiedy widzieliśmy cię głodnym albo spragnionym, albo obcym, albo nagim, albo chorym, albo w więzieniu, a nie usłużyliśmy tobie? Wówczas im odpowie: Zaprawdę powiadam wam, czego nie uczyniliście jednemu z tych najmniejszych, nie uczyniliście i mnie. I pójdą ci na męki wieczne, sprawiedliwi zaś do życia wiecznego” (Ew. Mateusza 25:34‑46 UBG).

Każda osoba dokona wyboru—albo będzie miłować bliźniego, albo nie.

Błagam cię, abyś wybrał Jezusa poprzez wybór właściwych metod i sposobu, w jaki traktujesz innych!

 

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Testimony 15

I have been sharing Come And Reason Ministries Bible study lessons with several folk. You have such a beautiful view of the plan of salvation. If we had this message preached when I was young, my generation would still all be in church.

H. R., New Zealand

Testimony 71

When I was 9 years old, I remember setting at our devotional table with a hunger and thirst for God that wanted more, deeper, BETTER. I can remember literally crying and pounding on the table, “I know these teachers didn’t mean to give us error. They taught what THEY had been TAUGHT, but didn’t ANYBODY READ THE BOOK?!?!?” It mattered to me then. It mattered to me as a teenager. It matters now as I teach bible classes. It didn’t have to be so hard as I watched so many give up and lay God’s great plan and gift of salvation aside as being “impossible.” Then, a friend sent me a link to Come And Reason’s website. I grew excited. YES! FINALLY! Then another friend told me to stay away, saying her son had just broken up with a girl because she was involved with Come And Reason and that “Tim Jennings preaches a false gospel.” But, AFTER many years of developing an authentic and, dare I say FUN relationship with Jesus, through the Holy Spirit I see this message has been around a LONG time, since the apostle Paul, Ellen White, Graham Maxwell, Ray Foucher, and yourself (though I admit, you’ve made me back up, rewind and replay the clips, and get out my well-worn Bible on a few things.) I’m so thankful I have found LIGHT during these DARK days. I am not alone.

Vicki DiNitto

Testimony 59

I’m a native Ghanan, but am currently in France for my master’s degree. Prior to this, during my final years at undergraduate studies in Ghana, I was introduced to your ministry and I’ve been immensely blessed by what you share, especially about the Design and Imposed Laws. God richly bless you for that.

One of the first things I did when I arrived in France was to buy all four of your books. They not only helped me, but those I shared them with. I shared the message with an atheist student and I marveled at how God worked mightily in his life. Today this person shares the Love of God with others and debunks theories of who God is not. I want to share what you present in your “Heavenly Sanctuary and Investigative Judgment” pamphlet, because the message brought rest to my soul and I live today as a healthy person.

God bless you so much and your ministry.

Michael A., Ghana

 

Testimony 21

I am absolutly on fire with the message at Come and Reason! I can’t get enough! I’ve read your book, blog, and articles. I’ve listened to your Bible study podcasts, your radio show, and your series – all excellent! It wasn’t until the past couple of years that I have I like I’m becoming “healthy,” with more to share with others than just beasts and commandments! I used to be a Bible worker and preached when the pastors were gone until I had had enough. I didnt realize at the time what the problem was, but i know now… the message wasn’t properly focused. Now my flame is rekindled. All of your little examples are so perfect in explaining something “complicated” and making it easily understood! Now I’m trying to shape it into a life changing evangelistic series! Thank you!

M.T., USA

 

Testimony 45

I have been confused for years about what [christianity] calls [its] most disgusting teaching. It has never made much sense to me and for that reason has been evermore empty. I have listened to your class off and on and have struggled determining what is truth, because of the resistance design law encounters in the church. So, I thank God for your ministry. What you teach makes sense. It’s logical and backed up by the power of love. I have never seen that in Christ until now. I am astounded by the insight that is found when we look at God’s ministry through design law. All strength to this message, as I believe it to be the power of God.

Brendon S.

 

Testimony 28

I have been following your Bible study class for about a year now. I must say I am impressed with how your ministry has grown. I took it upon myself to listen to all your lesson podcasts from the past and they have both enriched me physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. I have learnt a lot from this class. I have also noticed how the class has grown in spiritual strength. One of the things that benefited me is that now I am not afraid of God. I use to be, but now it has melted away. The second thing is that you helped me to have a real life relationship with God. Now He is my friend that was always there and I love having him with me all the time. Thirdly, because of this class, it inspired me to take over and lead a class. I have called it “Let Us Reason Together,” adapting your inquisitive style and creating a class of free thinkers.

T. Banda, Malawi, Africa

 

Testimony 65

I have been tuning into your weekly study classes for a while now and wanted express my appreciation for the teachings that ha been a huge blessing in opening up the true message of the word. Viewing scripture under an imposed law theory always, without fail, raised more questions, concerns, and conflicting scripture interpretations that were discouraging at the very least. Looking at scripture through the design law lens has brought more truth to light for me personally and an understanding of our Heavenly Father that places Him “above all others,” where I am now more than thrilled to witness and serve Him.  I “stumbled” across this ministry a year or so ago and would only watch a few minutes at a time. But the more I listened and the longer I paid attention, the more my spiritual eyes were opened to the ever present truths of scripture. The comprehension of the great controversy and it’s origin by the lies perpetrated and perpetuated throughout the Bible on the attack of God’s character and government is truly priceless. Keep up the Good Work! Your servanthood is desperately needed in such a time as this!

Jeff D., Reading, MA, USA

 

Testimony 32

The message [of Come And Reason Ministries is] for all Christians (and those who may become Christians) and not just Adventists or any other group. It is difficult to imagine why any [anyone] with intellectual and spiritual honesty could find fault with the way you explained the healing substitution concepts and the truth about God’s character, though I know some will reject and criticize. On behalf of those in our group near Tacoma, WA, thank you and your staff for all of the hard work and for sharing the Gospel in this manner. God’s message of healing love will be carried to the whole world and then Jesus will come – He promised it.

Terry U., Tacoma, WA, USA

 

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Ok, so last night I listened to “The Law of Liberty” and “How to Achieve Victory: Freedom, Truth and Spirtual Warfare.” These are both MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITES so far! The logic is just soooooo beautiful. I had to re-listen to them a couple of times. I just want to EXPLODE! (<< we assume with joy and happiness)

N. B., Canada

 

Testimony 58

I have been watching your videos in The Power of Love seminar and I must say these have liberated me and have improved my relationship with the Lord. I am no longer terrified of him as I was before following your teachings.

Thando N., South Africa

 

Testimony 46

Over the past couple of years God has been expanding my view of Himself and His character. Along my approximately 40-year journey, I have often had questions, but was hesitant to voice these and step outside the traditionally accepted thinking, for fear of admitting that I may in fact be eternally lost. In the recesses of my thinking has been the thought – if one blindly accepts (which is widely regarded as “real faith”) and does not question, is this really ‘truth?’ I often find it challenging to grapple with very theological ‘speak,’ but Dr. Jennings has a real gift of explaining spiritual concepts with clear practical examples. The weekly discussions are growing my Christian experience and slowly changing my view of how to live as a child of God in today’s complex world. Finally the whole Old Testament sanctuary teaching moved in my mind from fantasy to reality!

Beverly S., South Africa

 

Testimony 33

I was invited over a friend’s house to see the “God and Your Brain” seminar today. I became [a christian] 36 years ago at the age of 19, but have struggled with the concept of God taking His ‘pound of flesh’ out on His Son to be appeased. Wow. Your seminar has been an incredible revelation and breath of reason and fresh air! I have your book, “The God Shaped Brain,” and it is SO eye opening. Finally, after 36 years enlightenment has come! Praise the Good Lord! What can I say, but that the Real Gospel is truly “Good News!” Thank you for your efforts in giving the Gospel a clear sound!

Paul C.,  Springfield, MA, USA

 

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Thank you! I love listening to the Come And Reason Ministries Bible study classes and am using some of your notes to get the lessons together that I will be teaching. You always have such good quotes and Bible texts and pull things together to make good sense.

T. C., IN, USA

 

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I have been really blessed reading your response to the various questions on your site.

K.C., OH, USA

 

Testimony 39

[This ministry is the] biggest blessing I have ever received! Your DVDs and lessons could not have come at a better time in my life. I have experienced in the past year many difficulties that, if it wasn’t for this wonderful view of God that I have discovered through this ministry, I would not have been able to respond in love and forgiveness. My heart is being transformed everyday by the Calvary-looking God you teach. Hallelujah!! I have tears in my eyes as I write, because my life has taken a complete turn from where I was heading.

I am from Central America. Most of my family is scattered in different parts of the world and all have the same view of God that I had growing up; a distant, exacting, and ready-to-punish-us-with-tragedy type of God. So, I have been translating lessons for my family and, to my surprise, they have also been sharing them with others! I can already see the difference. My brother has often said, “Thank you for sharing, I have never heard it this way!” My other family members are taking an amazing turn from a message of “repent or burn” towards a loving God, pleading to us that we won’t reject him because he loves us eternally.

Bless you for all you do.

Sofia S., Ashfield, MA, USA