Facts That Save!

 

Well, the Greatest Generation, (the “G.I.” Generation), born 1901-1927, has all but passed on to the great beyond and in a way I’m happy for them that they cannot see all they fought for is systematically being destroyed by tyrants they opposed all their life. The Silent Generation, born 1928-1945, stopped fighting - to go along, to get along. Sad!

Examining the situation of thought and the direction mankind is presently taking to govern one’s life “more rationally,” it’s obvious we are quickly advancing toward a precipice of total irrationality concerning natural law. Tipping the “laws of nature” to fit theories, yet to be proven even in the slightest amount, is a very dangerous endeavor threatening every living thing on the planet. Just one small example of the irrationality of CO2 confinement is contained in the future of food production. We are told that CO2 is bad for us and causes “climate change.” Ideal CO2 concentrations are about 5 parts per million in our atmosphere for proper photosynthesis and plant growth. Already the atmosphere has been depleted of CO2 to almost 3 parts per million and real scientists warn if it drops much lower natural growth will begin to die (trees, grass, food plants, flowers, etc.). Environmentalists tell us we won’t need farmland or fertilizers anymore because food plants are going to be hydroponically grown in huge warehouses with man- made nutrients and water feeding them to maturity. They also say the warehouse interiors will have to have an environment of about 6 parts per million CO2 for optimal growth of such plants. WHAT? So, as we strive to become zero carbon, CO2 emission free, consider the fact that we are slowly destroying the planet, not saving it. And might I remind you – the greatest carbon-based emission wanting to be eliminated, is YOU!

There are many so-called “myths” out in the religious world. Many people believe things that have been created by man, but no evidence can be found of this “myth” within scripture. Millions of people are going to be disappointed when it comes to the Day of Judgment, and they have placed so much faith in the words of man. Let’s discuss a couple of these “myths.” Many people believe that “just living a good life” is all that is required to get to heaven. “If I don’t steal anything major, stay faithful to my spouse, don’t kill anyone, or just generally try to be a good person, I will go to heaven,” is often the belief of many. But if “just being a good person” saves you, why then does the Bible teach differently. Take the case of Cornelius in Acts 10. Cornelius was described as upright, devout, prayerful, fearing God, giving generously to those in need, respected by all Jews. He would definitely be considered a “good” man. But even Cornelius was told that he had things he needed to do in order to be in obedience to God’s Word. “And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ” (Acts 10:48).

[Romans 6] Being a Christian involves more than just being a “good” person. Many other people believe just having a faith in God will save you and will get you the reward of Heaven. If faith only saves us, why then does the Bible teach us more has to be done? In James 2 we are given multiple accounts that we must have more than just faith to be saved. Faith is definitely important, but there is more to salvation than that alone. “So also, faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead” (James 2:17). If we are not in obedience to God’s Word (works), then our faith is worthless and dead. Our faith must drive us to obedience to God’s Word. Without that obedience we will not be found acceptable in God’s eyes. Don’t believe the words of man. Take the evidence from within the Bible and live your life accordance to those words. God save America! Save us all!