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A Call to Life: An Eternal Invitation


The Sinful Separation


Although God created humans in His own image and desires a loving relationship with them (Genesis 1:27; John 3:16), humanity has chosen to reject God and seeks to live independently of His authority (Romans 1:21–23). This pattern of behavior is documented not only in ancient Biblical records but is also evident in modern times (2 Timothy 3:1–5). This decision to reject God is also influenced by Satan, who employs deceit, sabotage, and lies to divert people from God (Genesis 3:1–5; John 8:44). Consequently, it leads to a separation between God and individuals (Isaiah 59:2; Romans 3:23). Whenever there is separation from God, people live according to their own rules and selfish desires, which leads to sinful behavior (Galatians 5:19–21). Sinful behavior, in turn, leads to a wide array of evil behaviors such as murder, rape, injustice, deceit, greed, pride, corruption, stealing, drunkenness, envy, fornication, idolatry, witchcraft, strife, jealousy, malice, and other unjust or unloving actions (Romans 1:28–32; Galatians 5:19–21) that have devastating consequences for individuals, societies, and God’s creation (Romans 8:20–22). Such evil behavior directly contradicts God’s holiness, righteousness, and loving nature (1 John 4:8), and also fosters a cycle of destruction that affects God’s creation negatively (Genesis 6:11–12). From a standpoint of righteousness and moral correctness, it therefore makes sense that such sinful behavior should be addressed, punished, and corrected (Romans 6:23; Revelation 20:12–15).

 

The Gift of God’s Salvation


Fortunately, God is both loving and righteous (Psalm 89:14; John 3:16). As a righteous judge, He must judge and punish sin (Psalm 7:11; Romans 2:5–6). However, as a loving God who has compassion for His creation, He desires to spare humans from bearing the full consequences of their sins (Ezekiel 18:23; 2 Peter 3:9). God is additionally aware that, due to this separation of humans from God, sin inevitably becomes a part of human existence, and it is unattainable to achieve complete righteousness with God solely through entirely righteous conduct (Isaiah 64:6; Romans 3:20). Therefore, He offered His Son, Jesus Christ, to pay for our sins on our behalf (John 3:16; Romans 5:8). Jesus accepted this sacrifice willingly and voluntarily (John 10:17–18; Philippians 2:8). However, as a loving God, He does not want to force His gift onto anyone who does not want to receive it. He wants people to accept His gift of salvation voluntarily (Revelation 3:20; Joshua 24:15).

 

Therefore, if people choose God and accept His gift of salvation through Jesus Christ, then they will live with God in Heaven for eternity, a place of rest, peace, and no sickness, brokenness, or evil (John 14:2–3; Revelation 21:4). However, if people reject God and His gift of salvation, then God will not force them to be with Him; He will give them their desire to live without Him for eternity (Romans 1:24; 2 Thessalonians 1:9). They will be separated from God in a place called Hell (Matthew 25:46; Revelation 20:14–15). Hell is a destination entirely separated from God, His love, and His righteousness—a place of utter darkness, where there will be never-ending weeping, gnashing of teeth, and unending fire (Mark 9:43–48; Matthew 13:42). Hell is also a place of eternal punishment for Satan, his demons, and those who rejected salvation (Revelation 20:10; Matthew 25:41).

 

Those who refuse salvation will not only be separated from God but must also accept the full consequences and penalty of sin (Romans 2:8–9; Hebrews 10:26–27). They are responsible for bearing the full judgment for sin themselves (Revelation 20:12–15). This reflects the nature of a fair and righteous Judge (Deuteronomy 32:4; Psalm 9:7–8). This separation from God and the final judgment will be eternal and irreversible—there will be no escape or second chances (Luke 16:26; Hebrews 9:27).

 

However, God is both loving and righteous; He doesn’t want people to face this penalty and therefore offers salvation through His Son Jesus Christ (Romans 5:8; 1 John 2:2). Yet this gift must be accepted voluntarily (Revelation 3:20; John 1:12). People have the opportunity to accept this gift until death (Hebrews 9:27; 2 Corinthians 6:2). God is patient, delaying judgment to give time for repentance (2 Peter 3:9; Romans 2:4). During this time of grace, He prepares a new heaven and earth for the saved (Revelation 21:1–2; Isaiah 65:17).

 

The Final Judgment


Jesus Christ will return in glory on the Day of Final Judgment (Matthew 24:30–31; Revelation 19:11–16). Every knee will bow before Him (Philippians 2:10–11). The world will be destroyed (2 Peter 3:10–12). Final judgment will occur, and believers will dwell in the new heaven and earth (Matthew 25:34; Revelation 21:3–4). God will distinguish all based on their acceptance or rejection of Christ (John 3:18; Matthew 25:31–46) and their conduct as evidence of faith (James 2:17–18; Matthew 7:21). Those who accepted Jesus Christ will spend eternity with God (John 14:2–3; Revelation 22:1–5), while those who rejected Him will face eternal punishment (Matthew 25:46; Revelation 20:15). Transition from Hell to Heaven will be impossible (Luke 16:26).

 

The Choice


Today, you stand at a crossroad of life, facing a choice with everlasting implications. Do you want to:

 

Option A: Repent from your sin, ask God’s forgiveness, accept God’s gift of salvation in Jesus Christ, start living a life committed to Jesus Christ, and enjoy eternal life with God in Heaven after death.


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Option B: Reject God’s gift of salvation, continue in your sin and rebellion against God, and experience everlasting, never-ending pain, torment, and suffering in Hell with Satan and his demons as punishment for sin.  

 

What shall be your choice?

 

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If you chose Option A, follow the following steps:

 

  1. Repent: Turn away from your rebellious and sinful conduct against God.

  2. Ask: Seek God’s forgiveness through prayer.

  3. Receive: Communicate to God your desire to accept His gift of salvation through His Son, Jesus Christ.

  4. Commit: Dedicate your life to Jesus Christ, not to attain salvation (you already have salvation if you accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior), but rather as an expression of gratitude and response to salvation. Study the Word of God (the Bible), join a Reformed Christian Church, and join a small group of Christians to learn and grow together.

 

Please feel free to contact us if you require assistance with the steps mentioned above or want to join a church or small group. 

 


If you chose Option B, consider a final call to repentance:

 

If you chose Option B, take a moment to read this final call to repentance. This is a parable Jesus Christ wants to share with you in Luke 19: 16-31.


The Rich Man and Lazarus


19 “There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and lived in luxury every day. 20 At his gate was laid a beggar named Lazarus, covered with sores 21 and longing to eat what fell from the rich man’s table. Even the dogs came and licked his sores.


22 “The time came when the beggar died and the angels carried him to Abraham’s side. The rich man also died and was buried. 23 In Hades (Hell), where he was in torment, he looked up and saw Abraham far away, with Lazarus by his side. 24 So he called to him, ‘Father Abraham, have pity on me and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue, because I am in agony in this fire.’


25 “But Abraham replied, ‘Son, remember that in your lifetime you received your good things, while Lazarus received bad things, but now he is comforted here and you are in agony. 26 And besides all this, between us and you a great chasm has been set in place, so that those who want to go from here to you cannot, nor can anyone cross over from there to us.’


27 “He answered, ‘Then I beg you, father, send Lazarus to my family, 28 for I have five brothers. Let him warn them, so that they will not also come to this place of torment.’ 29 “Abraham replied, ‘They have Moses and the Prophets; let them listen to them.’ 30 “‘No, father Abraham,’ he said, ‘but if someone from the dead goes to them, they will repent.’


31 “He said to him, ‘If they do not listen to Moses and the Prophets, they will not be convinced even if someone rises from the dead.’”


Jesus Christ clearly outlines four consequences in this parable:

 

Eternal destinations: There are two distinct final destinations: Heaven and Hell, with no possibility of crossing between them. Heaven offers peace, rest, and tranquility, while Hell is characterized by intense pain and torment (with no pain relief or anesthetics available at all). The suffering in Hell is also eternal, never-ending – there is no end to it. Consider this carefully.

 

Life account: The eternal destination of the persons in the parable depends on the choices they have made in their lives and how they lived. Our actions in life have lasting consequences and implications.

 

Salvation communicated: God communicated His message of salvation and redemption, but the rich man did not listen. God is speaking right now to you, expressing His desire to have a relationship with you, and He offers a plan of redemption to help you to avoid eternal separation from Him. God also provided His Word, the Bible, for you to verify His message. Do you hear it? Or do you ignore it?

 

Finality: Repentance is impossible after death; the decisions made by individuals in this parable were irrevocably settled for eternity.

 

Please reconsider and re-evaluate your choice. There is too much at stake to take this lightly. If you have any questions or doubts, feel welcome to contact us.  

 


      “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”


Romans 6:23

 

 

 
 
 

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