Dear Friends of "Dial Daily Bread,"
With hundreds of different Christian denominations in the world, how can you know which one is right? Is there one with teachings you can stake your life on? Of Buddhism, Islam, and Christianity, can you be sure which one is true? This writer is positive that the Biblical Christ is the Savior of the world. And He ordained His apostles to proclaim His true gospel message to the world.
But what to do about conflicts in "Christian" churches? Is the Bible clear that one is correct? (It is crystal clear that the issue of "the mark of the beast" will catalyze humanity, Rev. 13:11-18. We'll have to know how to sort out claims and differentiate between truth and counterfeits.)
And what do you do when you are convinced there is one true "remnant church" designated for these last days (Rev. 12:17; 14:12), and yet it is also riven with controversy and disunion?
In the days of Christ, He was clear that "salvation is of the Jews" (John 4:22); the true church was that Temple in Jerusalem which He said was "My Father's house" (2:16). But He split that "church" wide open with controversy. If you had been living there you would have wondered how this lowly man from Nazareth could be right and the great theologians and leaders in the Temple could be wrong. But that was the way things were. Honest people were perplexed; they watched and listened and pondered, just like you today.
Jesus cleared things up for us all: "My doctrine is not Mine, but His who sent Me. If any one wants to do His will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it is from God, or whether I speak on My own ... He who speaks from himself seeks his own glory; but he who seeks the glory of Him who sent Him is true, and no unrighteousness is in Him" (7:16-18). That settled it for every honest-hearted person: the teachings of Jesus separated the people into two classes--those who ended up crying "Crucify Him!" and those who believed in Him and took up their cross to follow.
And now today His teachings will again separate the world into two classes: those who accept "the mark of the beast" and those who receive "the seal of God" (Rev. 7:1-4; 17:14). You and I today are choosing sides. Life is serious business.
From the "Dial Daily Bread" Archive: February 5, 2004.Copyright © 2011 by Robert J. Wieland.
Be sure to check your e-mail for "Dial Daily Bread" again tomorrow.
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With hundreds of different Christian denominations in the world, how can you know which one is right? Is there one with teachings you can stake your life on? Of Buddhism, Islam, and Christianity, can you be sure which one is true? This writer is positive that the Biblical Christ is the Savior of the world. And He ordained His apostles to proclaim His true gospel message to the world.
But what to do about conflicts in "Christian" churches? Is the Bible clear that one is correct? (It is crystal clear that the issue of "the mark of the beast" will catalyze humanity, Rev. 13:11-18. We'll have to know how to sort out claims and differentiate between truth and counterfeits.)
And what do you do when you are convinced there is one true "remnant church" designated for these last days (Rev. 12:17; 14:12), and yet it is also riven with controversy and disunion?
In the days of Christ, He was clear that "salvation is of the Jews" (John 4:22); the true church was that Temple in Jerusalem which He said was "My Father's house" (2:16). But He split that "church" wide open with controversy. If you had been living there you would have wondered how this lowly man from Nazareth could be right and the great theologians and leaders in the Temple could be wrong. But that was the way things were. Honest people were perplexed; they watched and listened and pondered, just like you today.
Jesus cleared things up for us all: "My doctrine is not Mine, but His who sent Me. If any one wants to do His will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it is from God, or whether I speak on My own ... He who speaks from himself seeks his own glory; but he who seeks the glory of Him who sent Him is true, and no unrighteousness is in Him" (7:16-18). That settled it for every honest-hearted person: the teachings of Jesus separated the people into two classes--those who ended up crying "Crucify Him!" and those who believed in Him and took up their cross to follow.
And now today His teachings will again separate the world into two classes: those who accept "the mark of the beast" and those who receive "the seal of God" (Rev. 7:1-4; 17:14). You and I today are choosing sides. Life is serious business.
From the "Dial Daily Bread" Archive: February 5, 2004.Copyright © 2011 by Robert J. Wieland.
Be sure to check your e-mail for "Dial Daily Bread" again tomorrow.
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Please forward these messages to your friends and encourage them to subscribe. The "Dial Daily Bread" Web site resides at: http://1888message.org/
To subscribe send an e-mail message with "subscribe" in the body of the message to: dailybread@1888message.org
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Robert J. Wieland's inspirational "Dial Daily Bread" messages are availalbe via e-mail to anyone who wishes to receive a daily portion of uplifting Good News. "Dial Daily Bread" is FREE. Due to travel or other circumstances, there may be intervals when "Dial Daily Bread" will not be sent.
