Calvary Temple History
Calvary Temple!
A place for those who worship in truth and spirit.
It all began in 2005 with 25 people today as God promised Calvary Temple is the biggest church in Andhra Pradesh and Perhaps fastest growing church in ASIA.
ALL THE GLORY HONOR BELONGS TO MOST HIGH GOD!
History of Calvary Temple:
A small church which was started with 25 people has become the biggest church in Hyderabad and fastest growing church in India with members of over 20,000 in just 4 and half years ………how???
It all began…..
In 1995, When I was praying and preparing for message to speak to small group of people. As I was reading the word of God, I could sense that God was speaking to me, my son Satish, I am going to bless you with biggest church in this city. I could not believe it, it is beyond my dream and understanding, I was not even a pastor at that time but I can say one thing that I was on fire for God preaching and reaching as as many souls as possible and willing to do anything for my savior, God confirmed his word through many promises and I shared this with my team members since then this has become our dream
We prayed for years yet nothing happened!!!
we fasted and prayed for many years and did our best to see that the promise of God will manifest in our lives, to our surprise nothing happen, absolutely nothing happened in our ministry. But we prayed, we prayed, we never doubted God though we saw nothing; I always told our team members that we will see the promise of Come true and we will have the biggest church in Hyderabad( 5th largest city in India)
10 years later….. Again God spoke to me in 2005… now is the time to start the dream church which I was telling you all these years… come on start, I followed the orders.
Hand of God started all
2005 June 5th Calvary Temple started in a rented hall on third floor at Kukatpally main road with 25 people with one service at 10 AM.
One year later..
2006 June we had over 500 people, since we were worshiping in a small hall we were force to have 3 service 8am, 11am and 7pm, new people started coming and the hall was packed with new comers and we had no option than to lease marriage function hall.
2007 Jan 1st we entered in to new premises called Naina gardens with over 1000 people. God started working in the hearts of people, hundreds of people started repenting of their sins, true conversions began, young people started changing their lives and ways. The work of God began in the lives of those who stepped in to Calvary temple.
2008 Jan 1st New Year celebrations took place with members of over 3000 in Calvary temple. God spoke to me that by the end of this year will shall have 8000 members in Calvary temple, now we had only 3000 and by the end of this 8000 members? Is it possible I don’t know but God said its going to happen and I announced it. God’s word started taking a shape, Even in a big garden we were forced to start 3 service on Sunday, that is 7 am, 9.30 am 12.noon,. Each service is packed with people coming from across the city.
2009, as God promised we entered in to New Year with over 8000 people, as we were thanking God for fourth birthday of Calvary Temple June 2009, again God spoke to me saying that by the end of this year we will have 18,000 people in Calvary Temple. I announced this on 4th anniversary service at Calvary temple among thousands of members, they all are amazed and started praising God for the miracle that is going to take place in few months.
2010, yes, we have seen the hand of God, Jan 1st 2010 more than 18,000 members gathered to worship the king of kings in Calvary temple. We can Imagine how CALVARY TEMPLE is blessed. Come and join the service and be blessed.
Now, over 20,000 people come together in four service, 6.00 AM, 9.00 AM, 12.00 Noon and 6.30 PM every SUNDAY.
Now in April 16, 2010 over 20,000 member + counting.
Calvary Temple is Fast Growing Church in India
Monday, July 26, 2010
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Fastest Growing Calvary Evangelical Mission!
Calvary Evangelical Mission shalom!!!
Calvary Evangelical Mission A few God’s people in search for the answer to the question, "How can I give myself to God ?".
Having seen a vision of Christ and the world for which He died yet but a little more than half evangelized and realising the emergency of the hour, we go forward in the ministry of reaching the unreached and bringing revival to churches.
Mistakes that lead us to
# A doctor's mistake is buried.
# A lawyer's mistake is imprisoned.
# An accountant's mistake is jailed.
# A dentist's mistake is pulled.
# A pharmacist's mistake is dead.
# An electrician's mistake is shocking.
# A carpenter's mistake is sawdust.
# A teacher's mistake is failed.
# A Preacher’s mistake is HELL.
Dr.P.Satish Kumar, a powerful GOD's word preacher, started his pastorial services with 25 members and amazingly HE is using Satish Kumar in an representative direction in Hyderabad and through his Television programs. Be blessed by being a partner with Calvary Temple.
Best sellers
1. Christava kutumbamu
2. Kalalu kanee talli..
3. Nee aasayaalu neraveralante...
4. Vesay prati adugu cheekatilo...
Now CALVARY SWARAM TV Program timings by Dr.P.Satish Kumar are
Rakshana tv : EveryDay 8.00-8.30 am & 07.00-07.30pm
Subhavaartha tv : EveryDay 10.30 - 11.00 pm
Aradana tv : EveryDay 09.00-09.30 PM
TV1, Teja Tv, Zee Telugu, Maa Tv also
For More information
Visit us : www.calvarymission.org, www.satishkumar.org
contact Us : 9000600900
Calvary Evangelical Mission A few God’s people in search for the answer to the question, "How can I give myself to God ?".
Having seen a vision of Christ and the world for which He died yet but a little more than half evangelized and realising the emergency of the hour, we go forward in the ministry of reaching the unreached and bringing revival to churches.
Mistakes that lead us to
# A doctor's mistake is buried.
# A lawyer's mistake is imprisoned.
# An accountant's mistake is jailed.
# A dentist's mistake is pulled.
# A pharmacist's mistake is dead.
# An electrician's mistake is shocking.
# A carpenter's mistake is sawdust.
# A teacher's mistake is failed.
# A Preacher’s mistake is HELL.
Dr.P.Satish Kumar, a powerful GOD's word preacher, started his pastorial services with 25 members and amazingly HE is using Satish Kumar in an representative direction in Hyderabad and through his Television programs. Be blessed by being a partner with Calvary Temple.
Best sellers
1. Christava kutumbamu
2. Kalalu kanee talli..
3. Nee aasayaalu neraveralante...
4. Vesay prati adugu cheekatilo...
Now CALVARY SWARAM TV Program timings by Dr.P.Satish Kumar are
Rakshana tv : EveryDay 8.00-8.30 am & 07.00-07.30pm
Subhavaartha tv : EveryDay 10.30 - 11.00 pm
Aradana tv : EveryDay 09.00-09.30 PM
TV1, Teja Tv, Zee Telugu, Maa Tv also
For More information
Visit us : www.calvarymission.org, www.satishkumar.org
contact Us : 9000600900
Friday, July 2, 2010
Daily Bible Verse of the day
* I will brighten the darkness before them and smooth out the road ahead of them.
(Ish 42:16) Are you going through dark time? don't worry god is shinning on you.
* There is treasure in the house of the godly, but the earnings of the wicked bring trouble.
Prov 15:6, Trouble or treasure depends on what you do,Do right things.
* "GOOD NEWS? Your God is bringing you into a good land, a land of brooks of water flowing forth in valleys and hills.
Deut 8:7 Friend, good days are coming. Rejoice
* The sovereign LORD is my strength! He makes me assure footed as a deer, able to trad upon the heights.
Habak 3;19 Friend climb heights with Jesus.
* Yet true godliness with contentment is itself great wealth."
1 Tim 6:6 Satisfaction is great wealth, gives good health, stop complaining on this earth.
* "May the LORD smile on you and be gracious to you."
Num 6:25 father smiles at a good child let Jesus smile at you by seeing your goodness.
* " I have loved you, with an everlasting love. With unfailing love i have drawn you to myself."
Jer 31:3 Are you in love with jesus? Then you are in safe hands.
* The Lord is my helper.
Heb 13:6 If you depend on men You get what they can help, If you depend on God you get what God can give. Let always depend upon God
* I will certainly bless you, and i will multiply your descendants beyond number.
Heb 6:14 God is going to bless your generations, start praying for them today!
* "No weapon turned against you will succeed."
Isaiah 54:17, Is your enemy preparing weapons against you? Don't worry they will not harm you.
* "The Lord himself watches over you! The LORD stands beside yow as your protective shade.
Psalms 121:5, Be happy and be careful because he is with you.
* An though you started with Little, you will end with much."
Job 8:7, what you have now is only beginning of God's blessing, many more on its way.
* "peace and prosperity to you, your family, and everything you own!
1 sam 25:6 Friend, what a promise from God! hold on it and enjoy it.
* And this same god who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches."
Phili 4:19 Friend God's supply never ends, so receive it.
* "so be strong and courageous, all you put your hope in the LORD!"
PSALM 31:24, Be like a lion because you are a child of lion of Judah.
* Sing and Rejoice i will dwell in the midst of you
Zec 2-10, Friend, when god want to live with you why can't you rejopice and welcome him today?
* "your are my Rock and my Fortress; therefore your name's sake lead me and guide me."
Ps 31:3, Our god is our rock and guide all through our days so, worry not
* Draw me out of the net that they have laid secretly for me, you are my strength, my stronghold .
Ps 31:4, God is our strength, your enemy will loose the battle.
* I will comfort you.... as a mother comforts her child"
Is 66:13 Friend,are you comfortless? because of many reasons? Don't worry god is going to comfort you.
(Ish 42:16) Are you going through dark time? don't worry god is shinning on you.
* There is treasure in the house of the godly, but the earnings of the wicked bring trouble.
Prov 15:6, Trouble or treasure depends on what you do,Do right things.
* "GOOD NEWS? Your God is bringing you into a good land, a land of brooks of water flowing forth in valleys and hills.
Deut 8:7 Friend, good days are coming. Rejoice
* The sovereign LORD is my strength! He makes me assure footed as a deer, able to trad upon the heights.
Habak 3;19 Friend climb heights with Jesus.
* Yet true godliness with contentment is itself great wealth."
1 Tim 6:6 Satisfaction is great wealth, gives good health, stop complaining on this earth.
* "May the LORD smile on you and be gracious to you."
Num 6:25 father smiles at a good child let Jesus smile at you by seeing your goodness.
* " I have loved you, with an everlasting love. With unfailing love i have drawn you to myself."
Jer 31:3 Are you in love with jesus? Then you are in safe hands.
* The Lord is my helper.
Heb 13:6 If you depend on men You get what they can help, If you depend on God you get what God can give. Let always depend upon God
* I will certainly bless you, and i will multiply your descendants beyond number.
Heb 6:14 God is going to bless your generations, start praying for them today!
* "No weapon turned against you will succeed."
Isaiah 54:17, Is your enemy preparing weapons against you? Don't worry they will not harm you.
* "The Lord himself watches over you! The LORD stands beside yow as your protective shade.
Psalms 121:5, Be happy and be careful because he is with you.
* An though you started with Little, you will end with much."
Job 8:7, what you have now is only beginning of God's blessing, many more on its way.
* "peace and prosperity to you, your family, and everything you own!
1 sam 25:6 Friend, what a promise from God! hold on it and enjoy it.
* And this same god who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches."
Phili 4:19 Friend God's supply never ends, so receive it.
* "so be strong and courageous, all you put your hope in the LORD!"
PSALM 31:24, Be like a lion because you are a child of lion of Judah.
* Sing and Rejoice i will dwell in the midst of you
Zec 2-10, Friend, when god want to live with you why can't you rejopice and welcome him today?
* "your are my Rock and my Fortress; therefore your name's sake lead me and guide me."
Ps 31:3, Our god is our rock and guide all through our days so, worry not
* Draw me out of the net that they have laid secretly for me, you are my strength, my stronghold .
Ps 31:4, God is our strength, your enemy will loose the battle.
* I will comfort you.... as a mother comforts her child"
Is 66:13 Friend,are you comfortless? because of many reasons? Don't worry god is going to comfort you.
Monday, June 21, 2010
Need Prayer Now? Calvary Mission 24 Hours Prayer Tower
Shalom!!!
Friends, Shalom means god will give you answer. Every One in this world cannot live their life without any worries. It may be a marriage problem, Financial problem Or any Mental tesions.
We are having superior god who take care of us like a little child. Early Morning prayer is a best weapon to kill all your worries. We came to earth by god blessings, are we living happily? Carrying all tensions and worries. From today We shall handover all your trobles and wants to God.
Do you need prayer help Calvary Mission is a place where we can get prayer help for 24 Hours. Before 5 years it has been started with 25 people but in 2010 it the fast growing church in AndhraPradesh, 20,000 people are participating in Sunday service. Need to speak with our own sin? listen to father lord gospel and throw all your troubles. When God is with You who created the whole world in 6 days, Your very precious to him why can't he make your life happy? So talk with God through Prayer.
I am attending Calvary temple service where my sorrow turned into happiness. For More Information Visit : http://calvarymission.org/
Friends, Shalom means god will give you answer. Every One in this world cannot live their life without any worries. It may be a marriage problem, Financial problem Or any Mental tesions.
We are having superior god who take care of us like a little child. Early Morning prayer is a best weapon to kill all your worries. We came to earth by god blessings, are we living happily? Carrying all tensions and worries. From today We shall handover all your trobles and wants to God.
Do you need prayer help Calvary Mission is a place where we can get prayer help for 24 Hours. Before 5 years it has been started with 25 people but in 2010 it the fast growing church in AndhraPradesh, 20,000 people are participating in Sunday service. Need to speak with our own sin? listen to father lord gospel and throw all your troubles. When God is with You who created the whole world in 6 days, Your very precious to him why can't he make your life happy? So talk with God through Prayer.
I am attending Calvary temple service where my sorrow turned into happiness. For More Information Visit : http://calvarymission.org/
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Love Quotes from the Bible
The Lord make you to increase and abound in love one toward another, and toward all men, even as we do toward you: -- Thessalonians 3:12
There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear. -- John 4:18
Let brotherly love continue. -- Hebrews 13:1
Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins. -- Proverbs 10:12
And this is his commandment, That we should believe on the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as he gave us commandment. --John 3:23
My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth. -- I John 3:18
These things I command you, that ye love one another. -- John 15:17
Love rules the court, the camp and the grove, And men below, and the saints above; For love is heaven and heaven is love.
-- Sir Walter Scott
For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself -- Galatians 5:14
Love without faith is as bad as faith without love. -- Henry Ward Beecher
He that loveth not, knoweth not God; for God is love. -- John 4:8
There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear. -- John 4:18
Let brotherly love continue. -- Hebrews 13:1
Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins. -- Proverbs 10:12
And this is his commandment, That we should believe on the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as he gave us commandment. --John 3:23
My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth. -- I John 3:18
These things I command you, that ye love one another. -- John 15:17
Love rules the court, the camp and the grove, And men below, and the saints above; For love is heaven and heaven is love.
-- Sir Walter Scott
For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself -- Galatians 5:14
Love without faith is as bad as faith without love. -- Henry Ward Beecher
He that loveth not, knoweth not God; for God is love. -- John 4:8
Monday, June 14, 2010
Praise The Lord- The Good Shepherd -David Psalm
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still
waters.
He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's
sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no
evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me.
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest
my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will
dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still
waters.
He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's
sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no
evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me.
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest
my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will
dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Famous Inspirational Bible Quotes
Some of the bible Quotes which help us to get strength that god is watching us in every situation. Daily a quote which help us to remember that every second of our life belongs to god.
--> Do you know that your body is a temple of holy spirit, who is in you? you are not your own.
( 1 cor 6: 19) So Don't sell your soul for any sin.
--> "Be humble under God's powerful hand so he will lift you up when the right time comes".
(1 peter 5:6) Be humble in everything, God will bless you in all things.
--> At your side one thousand people may die, or even ten thousand right beside you, but you will not be hurt.
(Ps 91:7) Can you imagine how safe you are in god's hands?
--> "The lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him."
(Nahum 1:7) Trust in Jesus and enjoy rest and peace in every trouble.
--> Surely the arm of the lord is not too short to save, nor his ear toodull to hear.
(Isaiah 59:1) Only our sins can stop him from helping us, so don't sin.
--> "When I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me."
(Psalm 23:4) Friend, Why are you afraid when Jesus is with you?
--> "Your promise revives me; it comforts me in all my troubles."
(Ps 119:50) Beloved, If god gave you promise he will keep it. Let them revive and comfort you.
--> ?For in just a little while, the coming one will come and not delay"
(Heb 10:37) Friend, hold on to your faith Jesus is coming with answer to your prayer.
--> You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trust in you.
(Isaiah 26:3)
--> Be strong and courageous, Do not be terrified, do not be discourages, for the lord your god will be with you where where ever you go
Josh (1:8) Friend, Don't go out of God's coverage area.
-->Don't worry about the wicked or envy those who do wrong."
(Psalm 37:1) Let the wicked do wicked things but you always be holy and mind your business.
--> I am with you always
(Matt 28:20) then what else you need? In god we have everything, Just you grab it by faith and enjoy it.
-->Whatever Your hand finds to do, do it with your might .
(Eccle 9:10) God loves and bless hard worker, do you want God's blessing then work hard.
--> He who is in you is greater than the he who is in this world.
(Jn 4:4)Friend, you are on stringer side why worry?
--> Oh! Satisfy us early with your mercy that we may rejoice and be glad all our days.
( Ps 90:14) Our god is merciful so rejoice all the day.
--> My people shall never be put to shame .
(Joel 2;27) Are you going through shame? Don't worry, Soon god will turn your shame to fame.
--> May the lord answer you in the day of trouble.
(Ps 20:1) Are you in trouble? Don't worry cal him he will answer!
--> The righteous man leads a blameless life;blessed are his children after him.
(pro 20:7) Live an example life and let children find great future.
--> The horse is prepared for the day of battle, but deliverance is of the lord.
(Pro 21:31) You do your best & God will give you victory.
-->For my thoughts are not like your thoughts, My ways higher than your thoughts.
(Is 55:8, 9) Friend god has higher plans for you, so be holy.
--> The Lord is Good to those who wait for him.
(Lamen 3:25) Why can't you wait little loner and experience Gods goodness?
Collected from Calvary Mission
--> Do you know that your body is a temple of holy spirit, who is in you? you are not your own.
( 1 cor 6: 19) So Don't sell your soul for any sin.
--> "Be humble under God's powerful hand so he will lift you up when the right time comes".
(1 peter 5:6) Be humble in everything, God will bless you in all things.
--> At your side one thousand people may die, or even ten thousand right beside you, but you will not be hurt.
(Ps 91:7) Can you imagine how safe you are in god's hands?
--> "The lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him."
(Nahum 1:7) Trust in Jesus and enjoy rest and peace in every trouble.
--> Surely the arm of the lord is not too short to save, nor his ear toodull to hear.
(Isaiah 59:1) Only our sins can stop him from helping us, so don't sin.
--> "When I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me."
(Psalm 23:4) Friend, Why are you afraid when Jesus is with you?
--> "Your promise revives me; it comforts me in all my troubles."
(Ps 119:50) Beloved, If god gave you promise he will keep it. Let them revive and comfort you.
--> ?For in just a little while, the coming one will come and not delay"
(Heb 10:37) Friend, hold on to your faith Jesus is coming with answer to your prayer.
--> You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trust in you.
(Isaiah 26:3)
--> Be strong and courageous, Do not be terrified, do not be discourages, for the lord your god will be with you where where ever you go
Josh (1:8) Friend, Don't go out of God's coverage area.
-->Don't worry about the wicked or envy those who do wrong."
(Psalm 37:1) Let the wicked do wicked things but you always be holy and mind your business.
--> I am with you always
(Matt 28:20) then what else you need? In god we have everything, Just you grab it by faith and enjoy it.
-->Whatever Your hand finds to do, do it with your might .
(Eccle 9:10) God loves and bless hard worker, do you want God's blessing then work hard.
--> He who is in you is greater than the he who is in this world.
(Jn 4:4)Friend, you are on stringer side why worry?
--> Oh! Satisfy us early with your mercy that we may rejoice and be glad all our days.
( Ps 90:14) Our god is merciful so rejoice all the day.
--> My people shall never be put to shame .
(Joel 2;27) Are you going through shame? Don't worry, Soon god will turn your shame to fame.
--> May the lord answer you in the day of trouble.
(Ps 20:1) Are you in trouble? Don't worry cal him he will answer!
--> The righteous man leads a blameless life;blessed are his children after him.
(pro 20:7) Live an example life and let children find great future.
--> The horse is prepared for the day of battle, but deliverance is of the lord.
(Pro 21:31) You do your best & God will give you victory.
-->For my thoughts are not like your thoughts, My ways higher than your thoughts.
(Is 55:8, 9) Friend god has higher plans for you, so be holy.
--> The Lord is Good to those who wait for him.
(Lamen 3:25) Why can't you wait little loner and experience Gods goodness?
Collected from Calvary Mission
Friday, June 4, 2010
The Bible Quotes Seven Last Sentences That Jesus Spoke From The Cross
The Seven Last Words From The Cross
"Father , forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing."
(Luke 23:34)
"Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise."
(Luke 23 :43)
"Woman,here is your son….Here is your mother"
(John 19:26)
"Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?"
(My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?) (Mark 15:34)
"I am thirsty"
(John 19:28)
"It is finished"
(John 19:30)
"Father, into your hands I commend my spirit"
(Luke 23:46)
"Father , forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing."
(Luke 23:34)
"Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise."
(Luke 23 :43)
"Woman,here is your son….Here is your mother"
(John 19:26)
"Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?"
(My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?) (Mark 15:34)
"I am thirsty"
(John 19:28)
"It is finished"
(John 19:30)
"Father, into your hands I commend my spirit"
(Luke 23:46)
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
What Happens When We Die?
We know from the Bible that when we die, we are not “Gone” but just living in another place, Heaven.
The Bible tells us when Jesus was dying on the cross there was a thief who was dying on a cross next to Him. There were people making fun of Jesus and laughing at Him while He was dying, but the thief said to them: “Don’t you fear God? We deserve to die for our crimes, but This Man hasn’t done anything wrong.” Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when You come into Your Kingdom.” And Jesus said to the thief: “Today you will be with Me in paradise.” Luke 23:40-43
You see, the man who was a thief, a sinner just like all of us, believed that Jesus was God and that He could save us from our sin, and he asked Jesus to remember him, and Jesus was very clear about the fact that “Today”, the very same day the thief died, he would be in what we call Heaven.
Everyone we know that has already died, if they believed and trusted in Jesus to save them, has gone to this place called Heaven. And someday, Jesus promised to come back to Earth and make it NEW, and then everyone who loves and believes in Jesus will live with Him on the New Earth!
The Bible tells us when Jesus was dying on the cross there was a thief who was dying on a cross next to Him. There were people making fun of Jesus and laughing at Him while He was dying, but the thief said to them: “Don’t you fear God? We deserve to die for our crimes, but This Man hasn’t done anything wrong.” Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when You come into Your Kingdom.” And Jesus said to the thief: “Today you will be with Me in paradise.” Luke 23:40-43
You see, the man who was a thief, a sinner just like all of us, believed that Jesus was God and that He could save us from our sin, and he asked Jesus to remember him, and Jesus was very clear about the fact that “Today”, the very same day the thief died, he would be in what we call Heaven.
Everyone we know that has already died, if they believed and trusted in Jesus to save them, has gone to this place called Heaven. And someday, Jesus promised to come back to Earth and make it NEW, and then everyone who loves and believes in Jesus will live with Him on the New Earth!
Thursday, February 4, 2010
What is the Good News of the Gospel
The gospel of Jesus Christ is good news. It is not merely good news for the few who came to know Christ before they die. It is good news for the whole of creation—even for all those who died before they ever heard of Christ.
Jesus Christ is the atoning sacrifice not merely for the sins of Christians but for the sins of the whole world (1 John 2:2). The Creator is also the Redeemer of his creation (Colossians 1:15-20). Whether people know that truth before they die is not the thing that determines whether it is true. It depends entirely on Jesus Christ, not on human action or human response of any kind.
Jesus said, "For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life" (John 3:16, New Revised Standard Version throughout). It is God who loved the world and God who gave his Son, and he gave him to save what he loved—the world. Whoever believes in the Son whom God sent will enter into eternal life (better translated "the life of the age to come").
The verse says nothing about that belief having to come prior to physical death. In fact, it says that believers will not perish, and since even believers die, it should be obvious that "perish" and "die" are not the same thing. Belief keeps people from perishing, but it does not keep them from dying.
The kind of perishing that Jesus is talking about here, translated from the Greek word apoletai, is a spiritual death, not a physical one. It has to do with utter destruction, with being abolished, put an end to, or ruined. Those who believe in Jesus will not come to such a final end, but will, instead, enter into the life (zoe) of the age to come (aeonion).
Some enter into the life of the age to come, or kingdom life, while they still live and walk on the earth, but in the grand scheme of things, this happens to only a few of those who make up the "world" or "kosmos" that God loves so much that he sent his Son to save it. What about the rest? This verse does not say that God cannot or won’t bring to faith any of those who die physically before believing.
The idea that physical death is a barrier to God’s ability to save, or to his ability to bring a person to faith in Christ, is a human interpretation; the Bible states no such thing. We are told that everyone dies, and then they are judged (Hebrews 9:27). But let us remember that their Judge, thank God, is none other than Jesus, the slaughtered Lamb of God who died for their sins—and that changes everything.
Jesus Christ is the atoning sacrifice not merely for the sins of Christians but for the sins of the whole world (1 John 2:2). The Creator is also the Redeemer of his creation (Colossians 1:15-20). Whether people know that truth before they die is not the thing that determines whether it is true. It depends entirely on Jesus Christ, not on human action or human response of any kind.
Jesus said, "For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life" (John 3:16, New Revised Standard Version throughout). It is God who loved the world and God who gave his Son, and he gave him to save what he loved—the world. Whoever believes in the Son whom God sent will enter into eternal life (better translated "the life of the age to come").
The verse says nothing about that belief having to come prior to physical death. In fact, it says that believers will not perish, and since even believers die, it should be obvious that "perish" and "die" are not the same thing. Belief keeps people from perishing, but it does not keep them from dying.
The kind of perishing that Jesus is talking about here, translated from the Greek word apoletai, is a spiritual death, not a physical one. It has to do with utter destruction, with being abolished, put an end to, or ruined. Those who believe in Jesus will not come to such a final end, but will, instead, enter into the life (zoe) of the age to come (aeonion).
Some enter into the life of the age to come, or kingdom life, while they still live and walk on the earth, but in the grand scheme of things, this happens to only a few of those who make up the "world" or "kosmos" that God loves so much that he sent his Son to save it. What about the rest? This verse does not say that God cannot or won’t bring to faith any of those who die physically before believing.
The idea that physical death is a barrier to God’s ability to save, or to his ability to bring a person to faith in Christ, is a human interpretation; the Bible states no such thing. We are told that everyone dies, and then they are judged (Hebrews 9:27). But let us remember that their Judge, thank God, is none other than Jesus, the slaughtered Lamb of God who died for their sins—and that changes everything.
Saturday, January 23, 2010
REWARD OF FAITH
The Bible teaches that the reward of faith (what faith accomplishes) is eternal life. Our faith results in eternal life (salvation) given to us by God. "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life" (John 3:16). Unless our faith accomplishes eternal life, we do not have the right kind of faith. For Further Study: John 3:14-16,36; 5:24; 6:40,47; Acts 10:43; 13:39,48; 16:31; 26:18; Romans 1:16; 3:28,30; 5:1-2; 1 Corinthians 1:21; Galatians 3:24; 1 Timothy 1:16; Hebrews 6:11-12; 1 Peter 1:5-9. "Do you now believe?" Jesus asks (John 16:31). Now that you know more of what the Bible says about faith what do you plan to do? Will you begin to put more faith in God and His Son Jesus Christ? Will you put away any fear or doubt that would keep you from serving God with a sincere faith? Will you spend more time with the Bible evidence that God has provided in order to build a stronger faith? Will you begin to produce more fruits of faith in your life by your obedience to God's word? Will you be ready to accept the enormous consequences of your faith, difficult as they may be? If the answer to these questions is yes, then the Lord has promised you a great reward for your faith, eternal life.
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
The Gospel Of Christ reveals
All are sinners and cannot do anything to save themselves. (Romans 3:23)
o Jesus Christ, God's Son, is a perfect Savior for sinners, even the worst. (John 6:37-44; Hebrews 7:25)
o Jesus Christ died for sinners, was buried, and rose again on the third day. (1 Corinthians 15:1-4)
o It is the power of God for salvation to all who believe. (Romans 1:16)
o Salvation comes only through Jesus. (Acts 4:12)
o Salvation is the gift of God by His grace alone through faith in Jesus Christ alone, and not by any works you do. (Ephesians 2:8-9; Titus 3:4-7)
o Salvation comes through the blood of Christ, which makes the sinner righteous before God and brings reconciliation with Him. (Romans 3:25, 5:9)
o Salvation comes at the moment the sinner believes the gospel. (Romans 10:9-13; Ephesians 1:13-14)
o Salvation is granted by God and secured by God. (John 10:27-30)
o Jesus perfectly accomplished and completed all the works necessary to save sinners just like you. (John 19:30)
o Salvation is completely of God and not of man in any way, and it is to the glory of God alone. (Romans 8:28-30; Romans 9; Ephesians 1)
o Jesus Christ, God's Son, is a perfect Savior for sinners, even the worst. (John 6:37-44; Hebrews 7:25)
o Jesus Christ died for sinners, was buried, and rose again on the third day. (1 Corinthians 15:1-4)
o It is the power of God for salvation to all who believe. (Romans 1:16)
o Salvation comes only through Jesus. (Acts 4:12)
o Salvation is the gift of God by His grace alone through faith in Jesus Christ alone, and not by any works you do. (Ephesians 2:8-9; Titus 3:4-7)
o Salvation comes through the blood of Christ, which makes the sinner righteous before God and brings reconciliation with Him. (Romans 3:25, 5:9)
o Salvation comes at the moment the sinner believes the gospel. (Romans 10:9-13; Ephesians 1:13-14)
o Salvation is granted by God and secured by God. (John 10:27-30)
o Jesus perfectly accomplished and completed all the works necessary to save sinners just like you. (John 19:30)
o Salvation is completely of God and not of man in any way, and it is to the glory of God alone. (Romans 8:28-30; Romans 9; Ephesians 1)
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
The gospel of Jesus Christ
The gospel of Jesus Christ is Heavenly Father’s plan for the happiness and salvation of His children and is centered on the Jesus Christ. Heavenly Father sent His Son, Jesus Christ, into the world to show us how to live meaningful and happy lives and experience eternal joy after this life. Through the grace and mercy of Jesus Christ, you can become clean from sin and enjoy peace of conscience. To become worthy to live in Heavenly Father’s presence after this life and to receive this peace and strength, you must learn and follow the principles and ordinances of the gospel. The first principles of the gospel are faith in Jesus Christ and repentance. The first ordinances of the gospel are baptism and receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost. After you learn and follow the first principles and ordinances of the gospel, you must seek to follow Christ’s example throughout the remainder of your life. This continued faithfulness is called “enduring to the end.”
God sent His Beloved Son, Jesus Christ, into the world so that all of His children would have the possibility of returning to live in His presence after they die. Only through the Savior’s grace and mercy can you become clean from sin so that you can live in your Heavenly Father’s presence ( 1 Nephi 10:20–21; 3 Nephi 27:19; Moses 6:57).
God sent His Beloved Son, Jesus Christ, into the world so that all of His children would have the possibility of returning to live in His presence after they die. Only through the Savior’s grace and mercy can you become clean from sin so that you can live in your Heavenly Father’s presence ( 1 Nephi 10:20–21; 3 Nephi 27:19; Moses 6:57).
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