“Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts, And saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation. For this they willingly are ignorant of, that by the word of God the heavens were of old, and the earth standing out of the water and in the water: Whereby the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished” (2 Peter 3:3-6).

I believe we are in this particular period of time, right now. Scoffers outnumber the born-again Christians by a large number. Don’t get me wrong here, I could not care less what they are saying, except for the fact they are persuading many to think as they do. They speak the things of their father, Satan, and he uses his abilities to further that end as far as he can. This simply means I must be forthright and truthful in everything I say and whatever I say, must be in the name of Jesus Christ and strictly from HIS Holy Word─the Bible.

How many of the scoffers would be able to understand the passage above? IF they understood it then they would know it was speaking of Noah and the flood, of all those that perished back then and understand what their beliefs were. Somewhere along the way they would know the history and would then understand how ignorant they are today, for NOT applying the truth of those previous days.The “present” is all that the scoffer cares about,”What can I have today, what is there for me right now?”

Is the scoffer any different from others? I doubt it. By in large one never has to be “vocal” in their scoffing to be considered a scoffer. Their lives will confirm what they believe. We, the born-again believers know they scoff out of ignorance of God’s Word. This is one of the reasons we preach what we know of the Word. “Tolerance” of everything is simple fear of it all! Think on that for a moment. If you find yourself in a very compromising situation, wouldn’t you want everyone to be a bit more tolerant toward you?

This is the basic reason for everyone being “tolerant” of just about anything that comes along. They feel that they need to be “supportive,” just in case they fall into a similar trap or situation. They have this idea, “If I am more tolerant of others, then I can show that I am seeking “peace.” By in large they are afraid of everyone and everything. How awful it must be for them, to live in such fear, every day, days upon days.

“Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you” (Philippians 4:5-9, emphasis added).

Somehow or another the previous passage has nothing to say about being “tolerant.” If anything, it begs that you have a strong belief in Jesus Christ. It states that there is no other than Jesus Christ who can give this “peace.” Having stated that, it must be understood that the last thing you want to trust in are the words of a scoffer! As we have learned before from God’s Word, Christ is the Vine and we are the Branches, we are all able to produce “good fruit”. It must be understood and seen that the scoffer has no such “root-system” to rely on. Therefore his fruit could be anything, even something poisonous! Is that “something” you would be willing to bet your eternal life on? How many times would you be willing to visit that particular vineyard, the POSSIBLY poisonous one. A simple roll of the dice everytime you eat there, right?

Now…you have read that Jesus Christ will take you to heaven for all of eternity, IF you are willing to accept HIS precious gift of salvation! Straight-up and simple…right? Still as yet, the vast majority have not chosen that particular route! How incredible is that? Okay…let’s look at this a different way: You’re standing there and someone is pointing a gun at you and he says your gonna die, but he doesn’t give you any reason or way out. Is that fair? NO. Right? Well that is not even the case here. God is going to destroy the world because of all the SIN in it…BUT…He gives you a way out of it, and then HE goes on and tells why and how to be saved. And to think that the vast majority doesn’t want to hear about that way to be saved? And then the “scoffers” are calling you and me…ignorant? I beg to differ…vigoruosly!

People…We are Right NOW in the last days…the Rapture is so close…you can almost touch the hem of our Lords robe.WAKE-UP! The bells are ringing and the born-again are screaming their heads off…sounding the alarm from the wall of the city! YOU need to awaken your family members, YOU need to tell them what all is going on! Grab your Bible and to hell with the storm, Jesus Christ is right there with you, march on, preach HIS word, tell HIS story and help everyone you meet!

Do you remember the story of Jesus walking on the water? His disciples were in the boat and a storm came up buffeting the boat horribly. (Remember these guys were seasoned sailors!) They saw Jesus walking on the water a ways away and they became afraid, they even thought HE was a ghost! Jesus said, “Be of good cheer, it is I: do not be afraid,” and they let Him into the boat and He told the waves to be calm and they became calm! Here’s my question, “What do YOU have to be afraid of if Jesus Christ─GOD─is with you and YOU believe in HIM? NOTHING! Hellooo!

All you have to do is ask people, “Do you want to live for eternity or not? If they don’t want to talk to you, then let them go their way…BUT…if they do want to talk, then here is your chance! Give them the information that will speak to their heart, show them who is the center of your life. The last thing you want to do is argue with someone who is ignorant…and ignorant by choice! Remember, they live for today, they have no concept of the future and they never learn from the past! That should be enough for you to wish them well…with a smile!

“The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good. The Lord looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, and seek God. They are all gone aside, they are all together become filthy: there is none that doeth good, no, not one. Have all the workers of iniquity no knowledge? who eat up my people as they eat bread, and call not upon the Lord. There were they in great fear: for God is in the generation of the righteous. Ye have shamed the counsel of the poor, because the Lord is his refuge” (Psalm 14:1-6).

We have spoken a number of times about the “Prosperity Gospel” as well the “Feel Good Gospel” but there are areas that have been missed entirely. Let’s take a look at ourselves and ask the question, what are we listening to?

In 2 Timothy 3:16-17, we are told, “All scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that all God’s people may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.”

The Bible does not say that we should be working against the church of Jesus Christ. Instead we should working together within the church of Jesus Christ. We must be supporting those who are in Jesus Christ, not tearing them down. “A house built against itself will not stand.” I see and read about so many people who are focusing their attention on anything that meets their fancy. “Well…the Lord impressed upon my heart…” Then the question is, “Are you truly sure that is what is really happened?” Or could it be your own hopes and desires for all things around you or concerning you? Let me say this: If it is NOT of the Bible─God’s holy Word to us─then that thought or idea needs to be looked at again, only this time through the lens of God’s Word.

Let me assure you, I will get hate mail for this. I understand the world loves to deal with speculation. Look at our gas prices and you will know this is truth. It’s more like gambling in a Las Vegas casino, in deep contrast is the Bible! The Word of God is exacting─without error─which is an attribute that very few will ever understand. Many like to say, “Well we are dealing with ‘subjective’ interests, or the ‘variable interpretations’ by any one individual! Therefore, there is no singular viewpoint to be had, when reading the Bible.”

WRONG! On so many levels that it isn’t even funny!

Introduction of the gray area:

“Well…I just don’t understand why Israel is being so stubborn, with all those poor Palestinians starving like they are!”

“We need to be more ‘tolerant’ of those with less education, they need our support! We need to reach out and help them because they simply don’t understand.”

“We see that Israel is standing in the way of ‘progress’ for these people.”

The list of similar declarations continues on and on seemingly without end. The problem is that these statements are being made primarily by: evangelicals! Let me put it to this way:

Israel is God’s chosen nation. The Jews are God’s chosen people; this is not my own conjecture, God Himself said this!

Replacement Theology doctrine is spreading into and throughout the church. This is what is taught:

God’s people are those who follow Jesus Christ! Therefore, since the Jews do not consider Jesus Christ to be the Son of God─the One and only Savior for this world, the Jews are not God’s chosen people!

Again, this is so WRONG on so many levels that it boggles the mind.

“Now I would not have you ignorant, brethren, that oftentimes I purposed to come unto you, (but was let hitherto,) that I might have some fruit among you also, even as among other Gentiles. I am debtor both to the Greeks, and to the Barbarians; both to the wise, and to the unwise.

So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you that are at Rome also. For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, the just shall live by faith.

For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who hold the truth in unrighteousness; because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them.

For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse: Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened” (Romans 1:13-21, emphasis added).

There it is in black and white, for all to see and read and understand. There is NO Replacement Theology! The Jews are God’s chosen people because the Lord God Almighty said so and that should be enough for everyone!

Let’s pause for a moment and think. This is not idle interpretation or anything that needs man’s innate speculative abilities. It is written in the Bible in such a manner as to never be misunderstood. We are not discussing gasoline here — we are talking about what the Bible says about the Jews and the Gentiles. Having said that and now looking through the lens of God’s holy Word, the Jews are still God’s people and that will never change!

If you are willing to research the Jews throughout history you will note they had a very difficult time…just being Jews. Why is that? Because they have been in rebellion to God! This should give you pause. When you are in rebellion to God…life gets really tough. In other words, don’t go down that path, otherwise you will inherit the same reactions in life from others, including God. Again, this is not rocket science.

“And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works” (2 Timothy 3:15-17, emphasis added).

Again my friends, there it is in black and white! Let’s get rid of the speculative efforts as far as the Bible is concerned and read it for exactly what it is─the holy Word of God! This is simply the easiest way to think of it, from “God’s mouth to your ears! Can you imagine for a moment what this world would be like if every leader in the world read the Bible, Gods light shining through us and providing light to a darkened world? Reading and accepting the Bible divides us from the rest in this world. It sets us apart and provides a hope that the rest of the world will never know. What is then even more unique, it is a choice we make!

In the Bible we read words that say we are either dead in our trespasses and SIN or we are alive unto righteousness through Jesus Christ. A mesmerizing statement beyond belief! We then understand our failure and why it is more important than ever to follow Jesus Christ. The Bible─Gods holy Word─then provides a sure path to everlasting joy in heaven with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

God is the same today as yesterday and into tomorrow!