Heaven is for real, the bible describes it

I have to admit it is pretty exciting to see godly movies being produced and coming out in mainstream theaters.  Christians are excited about it, and even non Christians are finding an affinity for these movies.  However, I want to step out and share some thoughts that may not be popular.  

I want to start with this question; "Would satan himself disguise his deceptions in the form of godly appearing movies?"  I believe absolutely, what better way to deceive the heart and mind of man than to water down the truth of Gods word, or twist it in in such a way it is not even remotely biblical but appears so. 

I am here to tell you the devil himself doesn't care if we are corrupt, hooked on drugs, abusing other people, swallowed up in drunkenness, going from one marital affair to another, lying, cheating, stealing, killing or forming our own mafia.  The only thing that matters to satan is that we never connect to Jesus Christ in a real meaningful relationship accepting Him as Lord an savior of your life.  The would much rather you be satisfied by feeling good than questioning your own salvation.

I would bet the devil himself is teaching Sunday school classes and preaching from the pulpit all over this world.  Why wouldn't he?  

Here is my point friends, there are a lot of supposed christian themed movies being produced and that is exciting.  However many do not conform the the holy bible, Gods inspired word.  Heed caution and ask yourself before you get sucked in; "is this movie in line with what the bible teaches?"  I have recently read several articles and even watched and interview last night with the father and son that wrote the book "Heaven is for Real."  I have to question the authenticity, as it doesn't line up with the word of God.  Noah the movie, I learned was produced by an atheist.  

May I encourage you to recognize deception and false teachings are for  real.  I also want to encourage you to always validate what you have seen, heard and read with the Holy word of God.

Matthew chapter 24 warns us of false teachings and prophets during the end times.

Acts 17:11 Now the Bereans were of more noble character than the Thessalonians, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true.

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Unashamed

It's funny how people are so comfortable with trying to convince others to listen to certain music, try different foods, watch a particular movie.  Just listen you will hear it everywhere, Walmart, restaurants, work, parking lots, sporting events... "You have got to listen" "you have to try this""you really need to go see this movie" "you will love this or that."  Never hesitation in convincing others to try and like the the things we like.  Things that really don't matter. 

When someone is deathly I'll, we even share our advice in what doctor  to go see, which hospital is best, and even the medicines we know will help. 

Sadly when it comes to the one thing that matters above anything else in this life we remain silent.  Nothing in this world will matter when you take your last breath.  No medicine, no doctor, no cure, no food, no music, no movie, no nothing in this world will matter when you last breath is taken except one thing.  The only thing that matters is the truth of God.  

When we promote, encourage and even attempt to convince others to try the things we like yet chose silence when it comes to Christ, we chose to be ashamed of the gospel of the death and resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  In doing so we place Christ beneath everything else in this world.  

I am unashamed and I will proclaim the one and only thing that matters in this life, forgiveness and salvation only comes through Jesus Christ.

Romans 1:16 I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile.

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God is not dead or defeated

We are living in a day where Christians are feeling defeated and discouraged because they believe God has been kicked out of public schools, denied religious freedoms, silencing of speech, and even evicted from the White House.  Wake up Christians and get over your woes, God is not dead and He can never be defeated.  

The defeat we think we see is nothing more than the weakness of our own faith.  Christians have been silenced because of the threats from the liberal left demanding our silence and the passing of discriminating laws and censoring our freedoms.  

Peter and John faced the same persecution that we face this very day.  The religious leaders of their day demanded their silence.  Here is Peter and John's response; "Judge for yourselves whether it is right in God's sight to obey you rather than God. For we can not help speaking about what we have seen and heard." (Acts 4:19).  

After being flogged and imprisoned for speaking truth, they were freed by the Holy Spirit and immediately went back to proclaiming Jesus name and His resurrection.  Again they were confronted by the leaders to shut their mouths.  Here is their reply; "we must obey God rather than men!" (Acts 5:29)

Now I am by no means suggesting Christians break laws to evangelize in Jesus name.  Laws do not mean you must silence your entire life.  There is always a right place and time for speaking truth, and more importantly there is never a wrong place to live out your faith.  

One of the religious leaders by the name of Gamaliel had a tad bit more wisdom that the rest.  I love what he shared with the other religious leaders of his time.  "For if their activity is of human origin, it will fail.  But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop these men; you will only find yourselves fighting against God." (Acts 5:38-39)

Wake up Christians and wake up liberal left!  GOD IS NOT DEAD!  and HE CAN NOT BE DEFEATED!  The battle was already won on mount Calvary by means of an ugly bloody cross and an empty grave abandoned by the risen savior and Jesus Christ is His name.  

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