“In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea, and saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand…. But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his baptism, he said unto them, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance: and think not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham” (Matthew 3:1-2,7-9)
The people thought that by being descendants of Abraham, they were qualified to become children of God. They thought that because they were Israelites, heaven was their home. But they were living in gross error. Why was that?
They lived unrighteous lives (1 Corinthians 6:9-10). A lot were wise in their own eyes (Proverbs 3:7). They had a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge. They were ignorant of God’s righteousness, and they refused to submit themselves to the righteousness of God, instead seeking to establish their own righteousness (Romans 10:1-2). They were hypocrites. They lived careless lives (Matthew 23:14-17)
Abraham’s children will do what Abraham did. Our Lord Jesus Christ says in John 8:39, “If ye were Abraham’s children, ye would do the works of Abraham.” A good tree produces good fruit (Matthew 7:17). Abraham was obedient to God. God is good, holy, and righteous; therefore His children will be obedient to Him as Abraham was. They will be like Him, holy and righteous, as He commands us in 1 Peter 1:15-16.
The truth is that those who have genuinely received Jesus Christ the son of God, will be obedient to God’s word: they will live a righteous and holy life. That is what being a Christian is about. In all his earthly life, our Lord Jesus Christ committed Himself to doing the will of the Father, showing us the way to follow. The word of God in John 1:12 says, “But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name.” As sons of God, we will therefore be “like father, like son” and not otherwise.
Unknown to many people who go to church is that many who claim to be Christians are in serious danger of hell fire. Why? Because they have not brought forth the fruit that follows true repentance. They think that by going to church and claiming to be Christians, they are saved (Proverbs 30:12-13). Many, through their immoral, seductive, covetous, blasphemous, witchcraft, hypocritical, disobedient, and proud lifestyles are crucifying again the Lord of Glory (Hebrews 6:4-6; 1 John 2:15-16).
Please, search your conscience. Are you one of them? If you are, then you have to flee from the wrath to come by genuine repentance. Please do not fake repentance, for God is not mocked. He searches the reins and the heart (Revelation 2:23). He sees everything you do, in secret and dark places. Jesus Christ does not judge by hearsay, appearance, or telephone conversation. He judges by the Spirit of Righteousness, even the discerning Spirit of God (Isaiah 11:1-4).
If you refuse to heed this call, be prepared to face the wrath of God.
Unknown to all those people who do not believe in the existence of the MOST HIGH GOD and those who say there is God but Jesus Christ is not their Lord and Saviour, they are in serious danger of hellfire, except they repent of their unbelief and do the right thing.
“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” (Psalm 14:1). “The wicked, through the pride of his countenance, will not seek after God: God is not in all his thoughts” (Psalm 10:4).
Satan blocks the heart and mind of people to do evil so that they may perish. “The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly” (John 10:10). Please, flee from the wrath to Come, and come to Jesus Christ so that you may have abundant life. “But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name” (John 1:12)
A day of God’s wrath is at hand. Please, read Acts 2:19-20 and Revelation 6:2-17.
It’s important that this sinful generation returns back to God with all their hearts through Jesus Christ in genuine repentance. It is time for all of us to desire to serve God in Spirit and truth, righteousness, and holiness. It is time for all of us to begin to fear THE LORD. You may be a Pope, Bishop, pastor, Deacon, worker in the church, President, governor, elder, leader, brother or sister—it does not matter—God is not a respecter of persons (Deuteronomy 10:17, Acts 10:34, Romans 2:11, Ephesians 6:6-9).
May God bless you as you repent in Jesus name. Amen