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Today is Tuesday November 17, 2009 and we are continuing our studies in the book of Acts, please read chapters 23-25 in your Bible or Click Here to read them http://www.readytofollow.com/bible-november-17

Today's Message: Simply Follow The Truth
On any given day one can run into someone who makes a reference to God in some way, but few will agree on who they believe Him to be. It's easier to believe and follow the laws and regulations of what man believes God to be than simply following the truth.

Many will agree that God created all things and that Jesus came here to save the world, but few will agree on who He truly is. Sadly, many churches will claim that they know who Jesus is, but they are just as lost as the rest of the world. I have said this before and I will say it until the day I leave earth that religion is the root to all evil. Religion killed Jesus and it literally kills and sends thousands of people to hell every day. Yes, none of us want to admit this fact, but it is the truth. However, just as Jesus survived, every person here on earth can, but they must be willing to accept the truth if they ever want to join us in heaven.

As Paul was transferred from one country to another in hopes that the Jews could convince one of these leaders that he needed to die for telling people about Jesus he never stopped professing that Jesus is the Truth, the Life, and the Way. “But when Paul perceived that the one part were Sadducees, and the other Pharisees, he cried out in the council, Men and brethren, I am a Pharisee, the son of a Pharisee: of the hope and resurrection of the dead I am called in question. And when he had so said, there arose a dissension between the Pharisees and the Sadducees: and the multitude was divided. For the Sadducees say that there is no resurrection, neither angel, nor spirit: but the Pharisees confess both. And there arose a great cry: and the scribes that were of the Pharisees' part arose, and strove, saying, We find no evil in this man: but if a spirit or an angel hath spoken to him, let us not fight against God. And when there arose a great dissension, the chief captain, fearing lest Paul should have been pulled in pieces of them, commanded the soldiers to go down, and to take him by force from among them, and to bring him into the castle. And the night following the Lord stood by him, and said, Be of good cheer, Paul: for as thou hast testified of me in Jerusalem, so must thou bear witness also at Rome.” - Acts 23:6-11. Here are these two different religious groups divided among one another over their beliefs. Religion has nothing to do with God's Word, it's all about using bits and pieces of it in order to create their own set of rules and laws in how they believe God wants them to live. It was believed to be that Paul's fate was in the hands of these men, but little did they know that God was with him and that he was in control of Paul's fate.

No matter where Paul went he was somehow allowed to speak in his defense, he never stopped confessing that he followed God and His Word and no fault was found in him by the rulers. “But this I confess unto thee, that after the way which they call heresy, so worship I the God of my fathers, believing all things which are written in the law and in the prophets: And have hope toward God, which they themselves also allow, that there shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust. And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void to offence toward God, and toward men.” -24:14-16. Paul lived by the Scriptures and it was by doing so that he knew the truth and also relied on the hope of God to get him through every one of the circumstances he faced. He knew who God was and he was not about to compromise his beliefs in order to save his life, he knew that his life would be saved because he knew who God was. The only way to know who God truly is is to know and accept the truth about Jesus, that He is the Only sinless, begotten Son of God, who died on a cross and shed His blood to save all sinners, was buried in a grave for 3 days, then arose to prove to all that God is alive and gives eternal life to all who believe in Him.

Now, the only way to truly know this is by reading God's Word, and I do not mean picking out some book that says it is a bible or listening to someone who says they know what the Bible says, but to read the true Word of God for yourself. I would like to stress that it is of course a good thing to talk with others and hear about the Word of God from others who study the truth so that we can have a better understanding of His Word, but in order to truly know that what is being said is the truth we need to read it ourselves.

Have a wonderful and blessed day/night
God Bless You,
Christina

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