We had our Christmas program last night. It was a rather "non-traditional" play w/ a nativity scene only in the last 2 scenes. There was a little boy whose rather repetitive line was "I wish my family would get saved". Well, in the last scene it was really emphasized (his line).
Lo and behold, at the end of the play the invitation was given. (We never have a service w/o an invitation at the end, regardless.) That same little boys' grandpa got saved. His dad led him down to the altar where he gave his heart to Christ! How about that?!
Not only that, but we also had another boy get saved too!
It was a very good play that a couple in our church wrote themselves. It's basic theme was that Lucifer is using the "holiday season" to get/keep too busy to fully recognize the REAL reason for the season. Which is: THE BIRTH OF OUR LORD AND SAVIOUR--JESUS CHRIST!
TO GOD BE THE GLORY!!!!!!
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL.
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Sounds like a great program....I like that. I just got done sharing Christ Jesus with my entire class. ..from Exodus to Luke. They are like baby birds..so hungry for the truth. I can get away with it a little bit this time of the year.They are now writing a paper on the reason for the season.One fellow just ask me."How do you spell Jesus?" Is that sweet or what.
Brother, we had ours last night and it was great! We also have invitational after each service no matter what! Last night over 10 people committed their lives to the lord. God is Great, Praise His Name!
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Jesus said, "he who stands firm to the end will be saved" Mark 13:13.
Live Life in such a way that those who do not know Christ will come to know Him because they know you
While these events tug hard at the heart strings, and do envoke alot of emotion, it must be pointed that Salvation is not based upon "walking an isle", an "invitation", or "commiting" onesself to God. A person who is dead in their sins cannot "give their hearts" to Jesus, because their hearts are dead and unable to understand that they are in need of salvation.
Salvation occurs only upon the Will, Desire, and Work of Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ must first Choose a vessel to be saved, and indwell them with the ability to confess their sins, to repent, and to believe. Now, so long as that happens, so long as the act of Salvation is done totally by the Lord Jesus Christ, then indeed a person can state that they were saved at a Christmas play, or gathering.
Sadly though, most "salvations" that are based on man's "accepting", "comitting to", or "choosing", Jesus, are simply acts of human works that soon fade, and leave the person still in a state of seperation from Christ Jesus.
One fellow just ask me."How do you spell Jesus?" Is that sweet or what.
That is precious Chuck, I have prayed for you about getting to teach those little ones about Jesus during this season, that is really wonderful, only God knows what that little seed can become in the Lord!
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A person who is dead in their sins cannot "give their hearts" to Jesus, because their hearts are dead and unable to understand that they are in need of salvation.
Salvation occurs only upon the Will, Desire, and Work of Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ must first Choose a vessel to be saved, and indwell them with the ability to confess their sins, to repent, and to believe. Now, so long as that happens, so long as the act of Salvation is done totally by the Lord Jesus Christ, then indeed a person can state that they were saved at a Christmas play, or gathering.
Sadly though, most "salvations" that are based on man's "accepting", "comitting to", or "choosing", Jesus, are simply acts of human works that soon fade, and leave the person still in a state of seperation from Christ Jesus.
That is a big bunch of GARBAGE! [:'(]
Where on earth did you come up w/ that? I know it wasn't from the Bible.
No one can be saved except the Holy Spirit "draw" him. What do you think "draws" them down an aisle, down to their knees, where ever they may be? Are you saying that you KNOW the Holy Spirit did NOT draw these two? How could you know that? You couldn't. So, who are you to question it? I'm in no position to question that, and neither are you!
So, are you saying Christ only saves those who He "chooses" and no one else? Give me a break! He doesn't do the "choosing", we do. The offer or "invitation" will be given to every living soul on earth. It's then up to that person to "accept" or "reject" it. It's in the Bible--you should check it out B4 posting such non sense. Re-read the entire New Testament man.
My Bible says: "For whosever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved".Romans 10:13 I guess yours says "Only those that the Lord chooses shall be saved" right? And, I guess you're disagreeing w/ by far one of the most precious verses too. (John 3:16) [:@]
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That is precious Chuck, I have prayed for you about getting to teach those little ones about Jesus during this season, that is really wonderful, only God knows what that little seed can become in the Lord!
Trae
Goose I really appreciate that. We do a writing prompt weekly.The third graders have to write 4 paragraphs by now. There happened to be no prompt this week. So I wanted them to write about Christmas. One little fellow wanted to know about Moses splitting the Red Sea. That of course opened the door for the blood on the door post which led to Christmas which ledto the cross. It was a great day indeed. I appreciate your prayer.I've been wanting to share but things kept getting in the way. Today was an open door.
God bless. and thanks again.
I slowly presented them with the gospel. Kids love hearing about the Bible.
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So, are you saying Christ only saves those who He "chooses" and no one else? Give me a break! He doesn't do the "choosing", we do.
Someone has decieved you very much. I will post just a few of the Scriptures that point to God's Will in Chosing His People.......
2 Thessalonians 2:13
But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth: 1 Peter 2:9
But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light; Ephesians 1:4
According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: 1 Corinthians 1:28
And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are: Matthew 20:16
So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen. Mark 13:20
And except that the Lord had shortened those days, no flesh should be saved: but for the elect's sake, whom he hath chosen, he hath shortened the days. John 13:18
I speak not of you all: I know whom I have chosen: but that the scripture may be fulfilled, He that eateth bread with me hath lifted up his heel against me. John 15:19
If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you. John 15:16
Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.
Hopefully you will pray God to forgive your prideful remarks about you choosing Him.
Where on earth did you come up w/ that? I know it wasn't from the Bible.
The Bible is very clear about the Fact that Salvation is based totally upon the Work of Jesus Christ. Sadly most hired preach the "freewill" doctrine which sounds nice, but has no Biblical foundation.
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No one can be saved except the Holy Spirit "draw" him. What do you think "draws" them down an aisle, down to their knees, where ever they may be?
The Holy Ghost indwells. The "draws near" nonsense was created by religous sects, and has no Biblical foundation. A man can only go to his knees when the Holy Ghost comes upon him. The Holy Ghost can only come upon him if it pleases God.
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Are you saying that you KNOW the Holy Spirit did NOT draw these two?
I am saying that man does nothing to gain his salvation.
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How could you know that? You couldn't. So, who are you to question it? I'm in no position to question that, and neither are you!
There are false salvation doctrines being taught all over this world. It is my charge to rebuke them.
Just another Christmas play?
