To me a new song would be a song of salvation. The law is good but it shows us what sin is. It condemns the sinner. The grace of Jesus Christ shows us the way out of sin. Faith in Jesus cancels out the curse of the law on behalf of the believer. That surely is something to sing a new song about.

His salvation is the promise of eternal life to all who believe the one God sent to die for sins. That person being Jesus Christ. This message should be shared with the entire world.

The gospel is to be preached to the whole world and then shall Jesus Christ return to set up His kingdom. His kingdom can be already in our hearts by faith now. We don't have to wait for the kingdom of God. It is within us but will be visible at the return of Jesus Christ.

There are no other gods but idols which men and women were deceived into thinking they were real gods. That is why we should never fool around with idolatry. There are actual spirits that accompany those images but the spirits are not God's spirits but the spirit of the wicked one even Satan. God forbids us to seek out familiar spirits, fortune telling, wizards and witches. We are to trust only in God and seek Him. He gave us His word for guidance. It provokes Him to jealousy when we seek others. He knows that the advice of the devil would only harm us. Beware of anything that promises prosperity without holiness, eternal life without repentance and other such doctrines.  Read the bible for the way, the truth and the life. 

Our praise and thanksgiving to God honors Him. We cannot praise Him enough for His gift of salvation. He could have wiped us all out like He did in the days of the flood. Instead He sent Jesus to save us from sin so that we can have a new life and inherit eternal life.

Offerings are freely given with a willing spirit.

Through Jesus Christ our sins are washed away and we can walk in holiness. We can worship God in holiness and in the righteousness of Jesus Christ. God is pleased when we worship with a clean heart. That is why Jesus came. Sin cannot enter heaven. We must let Jesus remove our sins and cleanse us from sin. He was the perfect sacrifice to do that. Animal sacrifices only pointed the way, they did not make the person giving the sacrifice, holy. The blood of Jesus sanctifies and makes holy.

The only way the heathen can hear the word of God is through believers who will proclaim that word through the power of the Holy Spirit. Whether we witness through preaching, writing, teaching or other methods, we must share the gospel with the heathen. If we were not to do that, God would take us home with Him the moment we are saved.

This day is surely coming when the Lord will judge the earth. This is something to rejoice about. We should not desire to remain here without the Lord's presence. He is the only one who will bring peace to the Middle East by the way. Bless George Bush and Tony Blair for wanting to try though. I love both of them but they will not be able to do what only Jesus can do.

There may be a false christ or anti-christ who will appear on the scene for a season. He will proceed the coming of Jesus. At first he will speak of peace and many will be deceived by him. He will not be the Christ however. I notice though that the world will be ripe to follow someone who will give them the freedom to do evil, promise them economic prosperity and offer them peace. He will turn against Israel though and try to destroy them after he has gained the power to do so. The spirit of anti-Israel is already in the world. How many people will follow a person who offers them financial prosperity?  This person will be someone who appears to have all the answers to wars, hunger, and maybe even medical coverage.  These things are good but be careful what you have to give up to get all these good things.  Communism once offered these things but the people had to give up their faith in God and their freedom.  

Our trust must be in the Lord Jesus Christ and our eyes should be on Him only. He alone is our salvation and our help. We must not trust in another that claims to give us good things but cannot save our souls. The bible is our only source for truth. Beware of new bibles and make sure they contain the word of God. The Holy Spirit will let you know if you seek Him. Jesus said that:   Beware of any religion also that promises salvation and eternal life but lets one remain in sin and does not teach repentance.  Jesus commands us to repent of sin to be saved. 

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