On Being A Christian

Sunday, October 7, 2018
From: Pastor Thomas
Denver, Colorado (USA)
Pastor Peter Thomas | JESUS Only | Acts 2:38

"On Being A Christian" by Pastor Peter Thomas

ON BEING A CHRISTIAN

Dear Reader:

Reassess what you think you know about what it means to be a Christian. What is a Christian? Who can scripturally be called 'Christian'? Do you know where the term 'Christian' originated? Are you really a Christian? Ask yourself a soul stirring question, "Am I really a Christian?" How does one come to be a Christian? So, you claim to be a Christian? Let us examine your claim based on Scriptures. Not your emotions. Not your upbringing, how you were raised. Not your tradition.

I am a Christian. However, I am NOT part of Christianity. Read on.

Many around the world and around the globe say that they are in Christianity. There is a difference between a Christian and being in Christian-ity. The Holy Scriptures ( the Bible ) tell us that many false ( I.e. prophets, Christianity ) have gone into the world. ( See 1 John 4:1).

1 John 4:1

Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.

BELIEVE

Keep in mind that you must obey God's Gospel to be saved. You must obey the Scriptures. Are you one of the deceived that would say that all you have to do is believe in Jesus to be saved? Do you say 'faith' in Christ alone saves? You are deceived. You, with your hyper-grace doctrine, let me open it up for you. Hebrews 11:6 says, " ... for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, ...". If you say that you believe that he is, then John 7:38 tells us that Jesus said, "He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, ..." - You've got to believe on Jesus Christ according to the Bible. The problem, I have discovered, is that people DON'T believe on Jesus Christ "as the scripture hath said", they try to believe on him according 'as man has said'. This, Dear Reader, is problematic for you. It condemns you right there. You cannot be saved believing a lie. If you don't believe me, let us go a little further and see what the Book of Thessalonians has to say.

2 Thessalonians 2:10-12
10 - And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved.

11 - And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie:

12 - That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.

Hear me now. If you heed my counsel, it'll do you good. Since you say that you are a Christian and that you are saved, then you will accept this and this only. You don't like it, but must take it! For it is the Word of God. Listen to the Bible talk:

Mark 16:16
He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.

They that gladly received Apostle Peter's word were baptized. How? In the name of Jesus Christ. ( See Acts 2:41 ).

Acts 2:38
Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

Acts 2:41

Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.

GOD HATES A LIE

God hates a liar and will punish you for making a lie or believing a lie. If you love a lie or tell lies, you are in great danger of hellfire! Be careful what your preacher tells you. Come to the knowledge of the truth. Read on further.

Revelation 22:14-15

14 - Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.

15 - For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie.

Proverbs 6:16-19
16 - These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him:

17 - A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,

18 - An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief,

19 - A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.

Proverbs 12:22
Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.

2 Thessalonians 2:10-12
10 - And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved.

11 - And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie:

12 - That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.

Revelation 21:8
But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.

Revelation 21:27
And there shall in no wise enter into it any thing that defileth, neither whatsoever worketh abomination, or maketh a lie: but they which are written in the Lamb's book of life.

Revelation 22:14-15

14 - Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.

15 - For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie.

Examine for yourself. When you see what they claim and it does not add up to the Word of God, it is false. False doctrine will damn your soul, but I can free you. If you come in any other way but through the door, you are a thief and a robber.

RECEIVE

Matthew 28:19 + John 3:5 = ACTS 2:38. In other words, Mark 16:16.

John 10:1-2, 9-10

1 - Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber.

2 - But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.

9 - I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.

10 - The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.

If you come into the Church any other way, the Bible states that you are a thief and a robber. You must be born in the Church. In other words, you must be born again to get into the Church. God’s Word tells us to be born in her. Read.

Psalms 78:5-7
5 - For he established a testimony in Jacob, and appointed a law in Israel, which he commanded our fathers, that they should make them known to their children:

6 - That the generation to come might know them, even the children which should be born; who should arise and declare them to their children:

7 - That they might set their hope in God, and not forget the works of God, but keep his commandments:

Psalms 87:5-6

5 - And of Zion it shall be said, This and that man was born in her: and the highest himself shall establish her.

6 - The LORD shall count, when he writeth up the people, that this man was born there. Selah.

'Selah' means to meditate on these things. Let us examine further your claim that you are a Christian. Remember the words of Jesus to Nicodemus in John chapter 3.

John 3: 3-7

3 - Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.

4 - Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and be born?

5 - Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.

6 - That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.

7 - Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again.

1 Peter 1:23
Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.

1 Peter 1:25
But the word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you.

The world of Christendom is filled with many impostors. It is a fraud. I find it to be spurious. When you look at the condition of what is called 'church' today, it does not take a long time to know that something is drastically wrong. When you look and see these so called 'churches' and then you look at Scriptures, you will quickly know that this is not God’s Church. It is the devil's church.

Now, to get into God's Church, one must repent, be baptized in water in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ for the remission (removal) of sin, get the Holy Ghost, do works meet for repentance and live a holy, sanctified life. ( See Acts 2:38 ).

Acts 2:38

Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

When one says that he or she is a Christian, that means that he or she is a follower ( disciple ) of Christ. As such, if one says he or she is a follower of Christ, then this individual will do what Christ has said. Many today say that they are Christians, but they are not. Follow the scriptures to see if this bears out. The term 'Christian' started out in Antioch and afterward Apostle Peter used the terminology. The foundation has already been set up. Nothing that you do or say will be able to offset the purpose of God.

( See Acts 11:26, Acts 26:28, 1 Peter 4:16, 2 Timothy 2:19 ).

Acts 11:26

And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.

Acts 26:28

Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian.

1 Peter 4:16

Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf.

2 Timothy 2:19
Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.

The ones that have heard my gospel and will refuse to obey this gospel are lost and will have no chance of salvation at the end of this life’s journey. Obey Acts 2:38. If you cannot see what I preach, I'm sorry, you are lost. It is sad. With all my opening it up. Humble yourself and beg God for mercy on your poor soul. You are lost now, NOT going to be lost, but lost already. For Apostle Paul declared if you can't see what I preach, you ARE lost. ( See 2 Corinthians 4:3-4 ).

2 Corinthians 4:3-4

3 - But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost:

4 - In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.

YOU, that are going to these false churches, COME OUT of every one of them. Don't go to church anymore. Stay home and go to hell for free, and not be a hypocrite. You are not going to get any credit from God for going. Otherwise, repent and get saved for real. Can't you see? Don't you see? These churches look nothing more than a night club with strobe lights. They are dark. Many of them look like a theatrical black hole. Eerie.

Is this what you like? Do you want that for your church? False prophets ( your Pastor, your Bishop, your so-called Apostle ) don't mind your daughters looking like tramps. A whorehouse church with female all ages looking like hookers. Holy sisters do not dress like a slut. Mr. Player, I don't want any playboy around me. Mr. Pimp, why do you dress like that? From the pulpit to the pew. You are going to be judged by God for your dressing.

My admonition to you all is to change course today. Right now is your chance to be saved. Repent. NO, you don't need your jewelry. NO WEAVES. NO, Women, holy sisters DO NOT WEAR PANTS. NO TROUSERS. Men and young brothers, it is time to start dressing decent and be well groomed. Inside and outside of church. I invite you to come with me on this incredible journey. God delivered me from falsehood and from the False-church. He can do the same for you.

Deny everything not right. Refuse it. You have the right to REFUSE SIN.

Everybody in this dispensation is commanded to obey Acts 2:38, in order to be saved.

Mark 16:16

He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.

John 3:5

Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.

Acts 2:38

Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

Contending for the Faith,

Pastor Peter Thomas

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