Is Donald Trump right to doubt?

Is Donald Trump right to doubt?

Anyone who is reading the news at the moment especially, in relation to the affairs of the United States of America, will be aware of the fact that Donald Trump refuses to accept the findings of the intelligence community. He blatantly states that their findings and conclusion that Russia had any involvement in the recent elections for the President of the United States is false. 

Everyone has the right to believe or disbelieve things that they hear but sometimes it seems irrational to deny something that to many people is true. Donald Trump may be right and he may be wrong but the practice of refusing to believe what many have found to be true and what has been authenticated by many is quite common. One of the most obvious illustrations of this is Christianity.

Many people deny that Christianity could be true. They refused to take account of archaeological evidence and manuscript evidence that has been the basis of Christian's historical belief in the real Jesus over many centuries. Again they point blank ignore the fact that each of has a moral compass that is built into our DNA. They ignore the fact that each of us finds it hard to live up to personal standards never mind the standards which God has set in his word the Bible.

As I close I will leave you with how the Bible explains the future of those who refuse to belief the truth:

2 Thessalonians 2:10-12English Standard Version (ESV)

10 they refused to love the truth and so be saved. 11 Therefore God sends them a strong delusion, so that they may believe what is false, 12 in order that all may be condemned who did not believe the truth but had pleasure in unrighteousness.

Romans 1:18-32English Standard Version (ESV)

18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth. 19 For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them. 20 For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world,[a] in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse. 21 For although they knew God, they did not honor him as God or give thanks to him, but they became futile in their thinking, and their foolish hearts were darkened. 22 Claiming to be wise, they became fools, 23 and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images resembling mortal man and birds and animals and creeping things.

24 Therefore God gave them up in the lusts of their hearts to impurity, to the dishonoring of their bodies among themselves, 25 because they exchanged the truth about God for a lie and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever! Amen.

26 For this reason God gave them up to dishonorable passions. For their women exchanged natural relations for those that are contrary to nature; 27 and the men likewise gave up natural relations with women and were consumed with passion for one another, men committing shameless acts with men and receiving in themselves the due penalty for their error.

²⁸ And since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, God gave them up to a debased mind to do what ought not to be done. ²⁹ They were filled with all manner of unrighteousness, evil, covetousness, malice. They are full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, maliciousness. They are gossips, ³⁰ slanderers, haters of God, insolent, haughty, boastful, inventors of evil, disobedient to parents, ³¹ foolish, faithless, heartless, ruthless. ³² Though they know God's righteous decree that those who practice such things deserve to die, they not only do them but give approval to those who practice them.

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What has gone wrong with the world? Do you think our world is doing ok?

Do you ever hear people say - 'just has gone wrong with the world?'

As we watch the television or read the news we constantly hear of murders, abuse, cruelty and a constant stream of evil. The most unlikely people commit these crimes. We would like to think that we would not do the same, but can we be so sure?

Why is it like this? Does it have to be so? Contrary to popular belief the Bible states that we all do wrong - ‘all have sinned and come short of the glory of God’. It explains that the evil in the world came as a result of one mans actions long ago - ‘by one man sin entered into the world and death by sin’. 

The Bible says that we are in danger of eternal separation from God. What bad news! But it is the truth - God cannot lie. If we were left to die in our sins it would be so sad but there is good news! ‘God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through Him might be saved’. God can save each of us because the Lord Jesus ‘suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that He might bring us to God’.

Turn from your sin and believe on the Lord Jesus Christ today! 

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Time for a change

Time for a Change

Fuelled by unfulfilled promises, unrealised hopes and mounting difficulties, "It’s time for a change" is frequently heard from both politicians and the general public.

THERE HAVE BEEN CHANGES IN THE PAST

Within the recent past, changes have occurred with surprising suddenness. Governments once thought to be stable have been toppled. Financial institutions have failed. Once-successful businesses have collapsed. More serious than all, the moral fabric of society has been shattered by turning away from God and the principles of His Word, the Bible. The "Do what feels good" philosophy - casting off restraint and the rejection of authority which is really lawlessness, the essence of sin - has broken up families, ruined lives and brought the disillusion, disease, death and destruction we see all around us.

THERE WILL BE MORE CHANGES

When Jesus Christ was asked what the signs of His second coming in glory would be, He replied, "Ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars … and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes in divers places. All these are the beginning of sorrows" Matthew 24.6-8.

Also, the Holy Spirit through Paul in 2 Timothy chapter 3 reveals the coming apostasy, the "falling away," which is the result of professed Christians deliberately rejecting revealed truth concerning the Person of Christ and His work on Calvary’s cross. This has already set in, and in v.13 we read, "But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived." This rapidly increasing apostasy will soon bring a swift change. Instead of God’s grace being still offered to all men whereby they may be saved, His judgment will fall upon this godless world of unbelievers to their eternal destruction.

THERE MUST BE A PERSONAL CHANGE

To escape the judgment of God upon sin you need to be changed. The Lord Jesus desires to change you from death to life, from darkness to light, from sin to salvation, from judgment to glory. To enable this change He died on the Cross for you. There He "suffered for sins, the Just for the unjust, that He might bring us to God" 1Peter 3.18. That work is finished and sin’s penalty has been paid. The proof of God’s acceptance of that payment with Jesus’ shed blood on your behalf is seen in that He rose from the dead. The Lord Jesus lives, and now from heaven, through His Word, declares the way by which you may be changed.

WHAT MUST YOU DO TO BE CHANGED?

The Lord Jesus declares, "Except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish" Luke 13.3,5. To repent means to change your mind as to the wrong course you are following without God. It means you accept His verdict that you have sinned and come short of His glory, and you can do nothing to save yourself. You must repent!

Secondly, He says, "Ye must be born again" John 3.7. New birth is spiritual birth from above, from God. It is brought about by receiving Christ as your Lord and Saviour. "As many as received Him, to them gave He power [authority] to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on His name" John 1.12. To receive Him is to believe on Him. To believe He died for you makes you a child of God. You receive everlasting life, and thus become a completely new creature in Christ Jesus, 2 Corinthians 5.17. This is the change you must have, or else perish in eternal separation from God.

THE TIME FOR A CHANGE IS NOW

"Now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation" 2 Corinthians. 6. 2. Trust Christ and be changed in this day of His grace. "Flee from the wrath to come" Luke 3.7.

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Written by a guest blogger (Assembly Testimony) for Seek the Truth Bible Media

Donald Trump should try reading and practising what the Bible says!

If Donald Trump ever wants to become the leader of the USA and the free the world he should start by reading and obeying the Bible. This could of course be said of any candidate who wants to stand for political office. The 'good book' says 'righteousness exalts a nation but sin is a reproach to any people,' Proverbs 14:34. Mr Trumps behaviour, values, attitudes and lifestyle are a sad reflection of what he really stands for. Mrs Clinton is not exactly clean when her life is reviewed. The sad fact of the matter is that no one of any great political ability and moral standing is rising on the world stage. We are struggling to find individuals who have the ability to rule our nations well and to solve the global problems we face.

The Bible highlights the importance of purity in high office. The only person who fulfils the criteria perfectly is the Lord Jesus Christ - see post dated 15th September 2016 entitled -  'Nobody's Perfect' (http://findingthemissingpeace.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/nobodys-perfect-is-that-true-stt-bible.html). In his short life on earth he left enough evidence on record for any thinking person to be completely satisfied that his claims to be 'righteous' are entirely true and can be validated. His birth, life, death and resurrection were predicted in the ancient scriptures of the Jews - the Torah, the Psalms, the Prophets etc. I have therefore no hesitation in believing that the predictions about his second coming and subsequent enthronement as world ruler, King of Kings and Lord of Lords will take place exactly as predicted.

Before you go off on one criticising the current politicians take a quiet moment to think about your own life and where you are compared to these standards. I think if you are honest you will admit that you fall short, as I do!

If this post really speaks to you all I would ask you to do is to consider the offer of forgiveness and salvation that God offers to all of us. We all need it, it is freely available to all, and it is received by trusting God to save you as he has promised. Read Romans 10 for the answers (I have copied it here for you to read)

Romans 10English Standard Version (ESV)

10 Brothers,[a] my heart's desire and prayer to God for them is that they may be saved. 2 For I bear them witness that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge. 3 For, being ignorant of the righteousness of God, and seeking to establish their own, they did not submit to God's righteousness. 4 For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes.[b]

The Message of Salvation to All

5 For Moses writes about the righteousness that is based on the law, that the person who does the commandments shall live by them. 6 But the righteousness based on faith says, “Do not say in your heart, ‘Who will ascend into heaven?’” (that is, to bring Christ down) 7 “or ‘Who will descend into the abyss?’” (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead). 8 But what does it say? “The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart” (that is, the word of faith that we proclaim);9 because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved.11 For the Scripture says, “Everyone who believes in him will not be put to shame.”12 For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; for the same Lord is Lord of all, bestowing his riches on all who call on him. 13 For “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”

14 How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard?[c] And how are they to hearwithout someone preaching? 15 And how are they to preach unless they are sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news!”16 But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Isaiah says, “Lord, who has believed what he has heard from us?” 17 So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.

18 But I ask, have they not heard? Indeed they have, for

“Their voice has gone out to all the earth,
    and their words to the ends of the world.”

19 But I ask, did Israel not understand? First Moses says,

“I will make you jealous of those who are not a nation;
    with a foolish nation I will make you angry.”

20 Then Isaiah is so bold as to say,

“I have been found by those who did not seek me;
    I have shown myself to those who did not ask for me.”

21 But of Israel he says, “All day long I have held out my hands to a disobedient and contrary people.”

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