“I will therefore put you in remembrance, though ye once knew this, how that the Lord, having saved the people out of the land of Egypt, afterward destroyed them that believed not” (Jude 1:5).
TEXT — Jude 1:5-7
Message
A physician once refused to treat a patient for amnesia, emphasising the importance of remembering important information. In today’s world, there is a widespread forgetfulness that requires constant reminders for people to absorb and follow commands. Apostle Jude, like other apostles before him, emphasises the importance of sharing stories of faith and reinforcing convictions among believers. With the prevalence of falsehoods and false teachings, Christians must be vigilant about the foundations of their faith. Jude warns believers to learn from the experiences of unfaithful people in the past, such as the Israelites in the wilderness. In a time of “once saved, forever saved” beliefs, Jude stresses the importance of remaining faithful and remembering God’s dealings with those who were unfaithful.
Jude reminded believers of God’s punishment for disobedient Israel, who despite being delivered from Egypt, perished in the wilderness due to unbelief and rebellion. This challenges the idea of once saved, forever saved, emphasising the importance of faith and obedience. God’s consistency in judgment from the old covenant to today raises the question of why He would spare those who reject belief or refuse to repent. This serves as a warning to wilful sinners who have turned away from God, highlighting the consequences of unbelief and rebellion. The message is clear: faith and obedience are essential for salvation.
God is a consuming fire that will destroy unbelievers who refuse to repent. Paul agreed with Jude when He wrote, “He that despised Moses’ law died without mercy under two or three witnesses: Of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy, who hath trodden underfoot the Son of God, and hath counted the blood of the covenant, wherewith he was sanctified, an unholy thing, and hath done despite unto the Spirit of grace?” (Hebrews 10:28,29).
We must never take God for granted. His laws are sacrosanct and must be obeyed. No one should plant sin, hoping to reap righteousness. All sinful souls must realise that there is a deep gulf fixed between those in heaven and all who refuse God’s offer of salvation while alive. They will spend eternity in hell fire. Today is the acceptable day to repent and return under the safe cover of the Almighty God. Further delay is very dangerous.
Thought for the day
Delaying the day of salvation is a dangerous gamble no one should take.
Listed among “500 most powerful people on the planet” by the Foreign Policy magazine in 2013, Pastor (Dr.) William F. Kumuyi is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry (DCLM) headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. DCLM started in 1973 as a 15-member Bible study group right in Kumuyi’s apartment at University of Lagos where he was a lecturer. His revolutionary Bible teaching on personal holiness and commitment to evangelism soon gained so much traction and resulted in a widespread revival.
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Could you dedicate an episode to address the Christian position on the Israel-palestine conflict with Christian zionism in context?
Could you dedicate an episode to address the Christian position on the Israel-palestine conflict with Christian zionism in context?