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4/28/2019 0 Comments

What must I do to be saved? (Part 2 of Saved or Unsaved)

What must I do to be saved?

No one gets out alive, so this beyond doubt the most important question you can ever ask yourself! In fact, the Bible was written “so that you know that you have eternal life” (1 John 6:13) First, according to Scripture, you need to realize that you are a sinner. If you do not realize you are a sinner, you will not recognize your need for a SAVIOR. The Bible teaches we “all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23).
Furthermore, you must repent of your sins. Repentance is an old English word that describes a willingness to turn from our sin toward Jesus Christ. It literally means a complete U-turn on the road of life- a change of heart and a change of mind. It means you are willing to follow Jesus and to receive Him as your savior and Lord. Jesus said “Repent and believe the good news! (Mark 1;15).

Finally, to demonstrate true belief means to be willing to receive. To truly receive is to trust in and depend on Jesus Christ alone to be the Lord of our lives here and now and our Savior for all eternity. It takes more than knowledge (the devil knows about Jesus and trembles). What it takes is to trust in Jesus Christ alone for eternal life. The requirements for eternal life are based not on what you can do but on what Jesus Christ has done. He stands ready to exchange His perfection for your imperfection.

According to Jesus Christ, those who realize they are sinners, repent of their sins, and receive Him as Lord and Savior are “born again” (John 3:3)- not physically, but spiritually. The reality of our salvation is not dependent on our feelings but rather on the promise of the Savior who says: “I tell you the truth, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be condemned; he has crossed over from death to life” (John 5:24).

“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16).

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1/23/2018 0 Comments

Why Some Believers Experience More Spiritual Warfare than Others.

There are some believers who falsely believe that if they have a lot of faith they will not undergo any suffering, severe tests or satanic attacks. Nothing could be further from the truth! Actually, the opposite is true.
For example, in the book of Job chapters 1 and 2, God actually asks Satan if he considered His servant Job. Hence, God brought Job to Satan's attention, not because Job was in sin, but because Job was the greatest servant of God on the earth at that time (read Job 1:6-12; 2:3-6).
Furthermore, Acts 19:15 illustrates how Paul the apostle was not only known in heaven, but also in hell! He had their attention! First Peter 5:8-9 teaches that Satan roams the earth seeking someone to devour, which also goes along with the Job narrative (Job 1:7). When we read the context of all these passages, especially in regards to the satanic focus on both Paul and Job, we can come to the conclusion that the devil's main focus is to thwart, divert, distract and disarm the servants of God who are promoting the rule of God on the earth as it is in heaven. Heaven is the only realm in the universe where everything is perfectly aligned under King Jesus, since the devil was displaced from there (Rev. 12:7-12).
Consequently, when someone on earth wants to bring the influence of the kingdom of God on earth as it is in heaven, Satan erupts with fear and anger against them since he doesn't want to be thrown out of another place!
This is why it seems as though a person following the will of God will sometimes have the most difficult tests, trials and resistance, as opposed to some saints who are casual seekers of God. Satan is no dummy, why should he attack a Christian who is a bad example to others and who is already deceived and in his grip? He will focus the most on those who are the biggest threats to his desire, to do a power grab from God over the earth realm! Remember: God gave Adam a commission to have His rule over the whole earth (Gen. 1:28), and immediately after that the devil came and convinced both Adam and Eve to disobey God and abandon their posts as God's vice regents over the earth (Gen. 3:1-8).
Since that time Satan has been jealously attempting to protect his control over the earthly realm he stole through subverting Adam, including its systems of government, commerce, media, the arts, science and education. Those who attempt to bring God's influence in these realms will most likely experience some of the highest levels of satanic resistance. The apostle Paul had a messenger from Satan follow him everywhere he went that caused riots and persecutions (2 Cor. 13:1-8), only because he was turning the present world system upside down (Acts 17:7).
So, if you are sold out for God, don't be discouraged when you are attacked or allow yourself to be deceived into thinking that the only reason you are in intense spiritual warfare or tribulation is because you may have missed God. It may be the opposite. You are being targeted because you are hitting the divine bull's eye! This is why Paul admonished believers to stand strong in the Lord: "Our struggle is not against flesh and blood but against principalities, powers and the rulers of darkness in high places" (Ephesians 6:10-13). Notice: Paul said "our struggle" meaning he was including himself in this struggle. Every time there was an open door for ministry he had many adversaries. This is a biblical principle (read 1 Corinthians 16:9).
Do not ever think that just because God is calling you to do something that it will be easy. Jesus did the will of God and He was crucified, and church history tells us Paul was beheaded! It's not how many years we live, but what we do with the years we live that matters!
So, what do we do when we are in a time of spiritual warfare that Paul calls "the day of evil" in Ephesians 6:13? Paul tells us in this passage to be strong in the Lord and to stand firm; in other words, do not quit (Eph. 6:10-13).
The apostle Peter also tells us to resist the devil, standing firm in the faith (1 Pet. 5:9). Peter knows firsthand that faith in God is the key to standing firm in the midst of the day of evil because, when he denied Christ three times, Jesus prayed for him that his "faith" would not fail (Luke 22:31-32).
So, do not be afraid when you are in tribulation, because Jesus has already overcome the world (John 16:33)!
Joseph Mattera is overseeing bishop of Resurrection Church and Christ Covenant Coalition, in Brooklyn, New York, and author of numerous books, including Ruling in the Gates: Preparing the Church to Transform Cities. Follow him on Facebook or visit him online at josephmattera.org.

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9/30/2017 0 Comments

Are You Saved?

Many people know me as either a deliverance minister or as an exorcist, the truth is, I am more of an evangelist than anything else. Often times, I start my ministry sessions by asking the person if they are saved. This question is followed up with a subsequent question, how do you know you are saved? Most people answer this question by saying that they are saved because they have been baptized. Anyone that equates baptism to salvation is not saved. Baptism is simply an outward expression of the burial of the old man and the resurrection of the new man; this is all a result of your belief in Jesus Christ.
So how can I know if I am saved?
1)      You must believe that Jesus died on the cross and shed His blood for the forgiveness of your sins. You must believe that Jesus took your place on the cross, and because He took your place on the cross you would not die, but have everlasting life.
2)      You must believe that he was buried for 3 days.
3)      You must believe that he rose again from the dead. That he was seen by at least 500 people.
4)      That He is in heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father.

If you believe these 4 points, then you are saved. A saved person would have a change of lifestyle, the old ways die, and a new way is born (this is the born again experience). Christians that don’t abstain from sin are referred to as false converts, and are not saved. Those that have the Holy Spirit inside of them do not want to sin, and if they do sin willfully, the Holy Spirit will convict them and call them into repentance. Now, I am not saying that you will be perfect, but the Lord will help you overcome sin and temptations as you grow in Christ.
Born again believers should read their Bible’s daily, pray and attend a Bible based church. This will help you grow in Christ.
If you have any questions, you may reach me by email at deliversyou@gmail.com

Exorcist and Pastor Miguel Bustillos

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8/31/2017 0 Comments

God is Forever!

We often place more value on things of this world than we do on things of God. We forget, that Christians are just passing through this world. This world is temporary, but the next is everlasting. Because we place so much value on this world, we allow fear and anxiety into our lives. We strive to get the hottest car or dress with the nicest clothes. King Solomon said that all of these things are vanity, unimportant. I am not saying, that you shouldn't strive to have nice things. What I am saying is that you need to make God the priority of your life. The nice car will get old and so will your clothe, but your spirit will never get old. Invest in what's important.

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7/25/2017 1 Comment

The Idea of Purgatory

Many Christians believe in the idea that after we die, if we are not fully sanctified, we will go to a place called purgatory for further sanctification. In other words, we get another shot to make it to heaven. According to those that believe in purgatory, we stay there just enough to be sanctified and then we get to go to heaven . Although this is a noble idea, it is not Biblical. I will give some reasons why the idea of purgatory makes no sense.
1) It is written, "We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and be present with the Lord (2 Corinthians 5:8)"
2) It is written, "And it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this judgement (Hebrews 9:27)."
3) Jesus died on the cross so that those that believe will have eternal life. It is written, "Jesus bore all our sins (1 Peter 2:24)"
4) Christ atone for all (1 Pet. 3:18).
5) The idea that there is a purgatory and that Jesus' sacrifice was not enough to cover the sins of those that believe is blasphemy.
6) It is written, "There is no condemnation to those that are in Christ (Romans 8:1)"
7) It is written, "It is finished! (John 19:30)"

There is no purgatory. The belief in purgatory gives a false sense of security. Do not believe that if you messed up in this life, you will get another chance in purgatory. This is a lie from the pit of hell. You are either saved or damned, there is no in-between.

Get right with God. Jesus said, "If you love Me, follow my commandments (John 14;15)." The life of a Christian should reflect that. Repent and turn away from sin. Although works do not get you into heaven, rewards in heaven are determined by the works you do on earth. The question of salvation is another topic which I will discuss in the future blog.

Thanks you for reading and God bless you.

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