Gnosticism: Has the Bible Already Refuted It?

"And he said unto them, Why are ye troubled? and why do thoughts arise in your hearts? Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have. And when he had thus spoken, he shewed them his hands and his feet." (Luke 24:38-40)

"Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God: And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world." (1 John 4:1-3)

"Docetism, (from Greek dokein, “to seem”), Christian heresy and one of the earliest Christian sectarian doctrines, affirming that Christ did not have a real or natural body during his life on earth but only an apparent or phantom one." (www.Brittanica.com)

One of the earliest and most dangerous heresies to confront the Church was Gnosticism, a belief system that denied the full humanity of Jesus Christ. At the heart of this error is a doctrine known as Docetism, from the Greek word dokein, meaning “to seem.” Docetists claimed that Christ only appeared to have a human body—that He was a spirit being with no true flesh and blood. But such teachings are not only heretical—they are antichrist, according to the Word of God.

Christ Himself Refuted Docetism

The risen Lord Jesus left no room for such deception. After His resurrection, when His disciples were troubled and doubting, He gave them a clear, physical, and undeniable demonstration of His bodily resurrection:

“And he said unto them, Why are ye troubled? and why do thoughts arise in your hearts? Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have. And when he had thus spoken, he shewed them his hands and his feet.”
(Luke 24:38–40, KJV)

Jesus did not rise as a phantom or spirit. He rose in a literal, glorified body—still bearing the wounds of crucifixion. His invitation to “handle me, and see” was a direct refutation of the Gnostic lie that the divine Christ could not take on human flesh.

The Apostle John Exposes the Spirit of Antichrist

As Gnostic teachings spread through the early Church, the Apostle John, under divine inspiration, wrote to expose and condemn them. In his first epistle, he draws a bold line between truth and heresy:

“Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God:
And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist...”
(1 John 4:1–3, KJV)

 To deny that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not a small doctrinal error—it is the very spirit of antichrist. John's warning rings as true today as it did in the first century. Any teaching that undermines the incarnation of Christ is not of God.

Why It Matters

The full humanity of Jesus is not a theological footnote—it is essential to the gospel. If Christ did not come in the flesh, He could not bear our sins on the cross. If He did not physically rise, we have no hope of resurrection ourselves. As Scripture affirms:

“For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.”
(Hebrews 4:15, KJV)

Only a real man could suffer, die, and rise again to redeem mankind. And only a real Savior can offer hope—not just in this world, but in the world to come.

Conclusion

Docetism and Gnosticism are not just ancient errors—they are present in modern disguises. Whether through mystical spirituality, philosophical elitism, or progressive theology that denies the authority of Scripture, the same spirit of antichrist is still at work.

But as believers, we stand on the unshakable truth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh, that He died, that He rose again bodily, and that He is coming again—not in secret, but in glory.

Let every spirit be tried. Let every doctrine be weighed. And let the Word of God be our final authority.

Will You Receive Christ Today?

If you’ve never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Savior, the invitation is open:

"For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved." (Romans 10:13)

Right now, wherever you are, you can pray in your heart:

“Lord Jesus, I know I’m a sinner. I believe You died for my sins and rose again. I ask You to forgive me, come into my heart, and be my Savior. I trust You alone for my salvation. Amen.”

Steve Lawson: Should His Fall from Grace Give Rise to a Deeper Look at His Theology?

 

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According to an article on the Website Challies.com dated October 16, 2013, Steve Lawson is quoted as saying during the Strange Fire Conference...

"Calvin towers over church history as the most substantial theologian who has been given to the church. We would do well to hear from him.

"I will let him have the final word. “Let the pastors boldly dare all things by the word of God… Let them constrain all the power, glory, and excellence of the world to give place to and to obey the divine majesty of this word. Let them enjoin everyone by it, from the highest to the lowest. Let them edify the body of Christ. Let them devastate Satan’s reign. Let them pasture the sheep, kill the wolves, instruct and exhort the rebellious. Let them bind and loose thunder and lightning, if necessary, but let them do all according to the word of God” (Sermons on the Epistle to the Ephesians).

"If we are to see a new reformation in this day, continue to expand its borders and have greater influence in the church and the world, we must be committed exclusively to the written word of God." Steve Lawson

From these words by Steve Lawson himself we understand that his theology is rooted and entrenched in Reformed Theology.

That being said, this article is only designed to look at Reformed Theology through the lens of scripture--not an attack on an individual.

I will close by saying this, Steve Lawson has openly admitted and asked forgiveness. The Christian community should certainly show grace at times like this. He needs our prayers going forward. God is a merciful God in all matters and will forgive all who come to him with a penitent heart.

I'm thankful the Word of God tells us,

"The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise." (Psalm 51:17)

"Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions." (Psalm 51:1)

"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." (1 John 1:9)

These verses certainly refute the core teachings of Calvinism. This scripture represents a loving and merciful God, not the tyrant of Calvinism or Reformed Theology. 

Hopefully, this closer look at the theology of Calvinism, and all of its offshoots, will cause those that are in churches that teach this false doctrine to examine themselves. We are told by the Apostle Paul to do that very thing.

"Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates?" (2 Corinthians 13:5)

Thank you for watching. Join us later for part 2 and don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to Common Salvation. Also, find us on the web at Truth Crusade Ministries. We all have questions...

Christ is the answer.

My dear friend, if you have never received Christ as your Saviour, would you do so today? Pray this from your heart. Dear Jesus, I know I am a sinner. I believe you died on the cross for my sins. I believe you were buried and rose again the third day. I ask you now to forgive me of my sins and come into my heart and save me. Amen 

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The Greatest Story Ever Told: Why All the Negative Press?

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"And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left. Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots. (Luke 23:33-34)

The epic film "The Greatest Story Ever Told" is most assuredly on the Easter watch list of many. However, over the years is seems to have garnered a fair share of negative press from Hollywood. Join us as we take a listen to one such negative review and see if you would agree or disagree.

My dear friend, if you have never received Christ as your Saviour, would you do so today? Pray this from your heart. Dear Jesus, I know I am a sinner. I believe you died on the cross for my sins. I believe you were buried and rose again the third day. I ask you now to forgive me of my sins and come into my heart and save me. Amen 

Don't forget to like, share and subscribe as we share the "Common Salvation".

Find the full video at our YouTube channel Common Salvation and read more at Truth Crusade Ministries. Thank you for watching and remember, we all have questions...Christ is the answer.

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The epic film "The Greatest Story Ever Told" is most assuredly on the Easter watch list of many. However, over the years is seems to have garnered a fair share of negative press from Hollywood. Join us as we take a listen to one such negative review and see if you would agree or disagree. My dear friend, if you have never received Christ as your Saviour, would you do so today? Pray this from your heart. Dear Jesus, I know I am a sinner. I believe you died on the cross for my sins. I believe you were buried and rose again the third day. I ask you now to forgive me of my sins and come into my heart and save me. Amen  Don't forget to like, share and subscribe as we share the "Common Salvation". Find the full video at our YouTube channel Common Salvation and read more at Truth Crusade Ministries. Thank you for watching and remember, we all have questions...Christ is the answer.

 

Marxism in the Church: Setting the Stage for the Antichrist? (Part 3)

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 Revelation 17:5 gives us the name of the End Times religious system that will be headed by the Antichrist it reads,

"and upon her forehead was a name written, MYSTERY, BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF HARLOTS AND ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH."

From the last book of the Bible, we return full circle to the first book where Babylon began. Let's look at Genesis chapter 11 and verses 1 through 11. we see,

"And the whole earth was of one language, and of one speech. And it came to pass, as they journeyed from the east, that they found a plain in the land of Shinar; and they dwelt there. And they said one to another, Go to, let us make brick, and burn them throughly. And they had brick for stone, and slime had they for morter. And they said, Go to, let us build us a city and a tower, whose top may reach unto heaven; and let us make us a name, lest we be scattered abroad upon the face of the whole earth. And the Lord came down to see the city and the tower, which the children of men builded. And the Lord said, Behold, the people is one, and they have all one language; and this they begin to do: and now nothing will be restrained from them, which they have imagined to do. Go to, let us go down, and there confound their language, that they may not understand one another’s speech. So the Lord scattered them abroad from thence upon the face of all the earth: and they left off to build the city. Therefore is the name of it called Babel; because the Lord did there confound the language of all the earth: and from thence did the Lord scatter them abroad upon the face of all the earth.' Genesis 11:1-9

Going forward, as we continue with this series on "Marxism in the Church: Setting the Stage for the Antichrist? we will continue to highlight scripture that gives us the spiritual temperature, if you will, of the End Times professing church.
 
Paul gives us great insight in 2 Timothy chapter 4 verses 3 and 4 when he writes,

"For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; and they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables."


Previously, we saw in the post titled, "Babylon Calling" the following which ties in very nicely with this study.

As we progress through this series of study on the challenges facing Christianity, during what many believe to be the end times, we will continue building on the root causes of the end time Apostate church. It is mainly characterized -- as we have seen previously -- by a gradual "falling away" from the fundamentals of the faith. With that departure, we not only see congregations diminishing, but the wholesale movement away from sound Bible doctrine. 

When Babylon is mentioned in the Bible it is not always referring to that ancient city that once stood along the Euphrates River in southern Mesopotamia. In scripture it is often used symbolically as a reference to the Gentile world-system into which the whole social order of the world has fallen. Also, it bears mentioning, that Babylon is the Greek form of the O.T. Hebrew word "Babel": which translated is simply confusion. The Bible gives us an accurate account of the origin of Babel or (confusion) in the aforementioned passage in Genesis chapter 11 verses 1 through 9.

Progressing through the Bible to the book of The Revelation, we see Babylon representing the political and ecclesiastical system which dominates the entire end time scene. In that book, prophecy shows us that Political Babylon--meaning the End Times Gentile world-system--will destroy Religious Babylon which is the Apostate Church described in the book of Second Thessalonians. 

Without getting too far off track, we see the push under way -- and gaining traction -- for a New World Order. This political system is moving forward under the "global" banner.

"Global" would have likely been a word that was chosen by those who were busy "building" in Genesis 11.

The UN has been busy building their global framework. It is in place, and we see more American politicians jumping on that train everyday enroute to Political Babylon. 

Meanwhile, getting back to the first part of the above quoted verse, let's concentrate on the period of time Paul is addressing. This passage of scripture is teaching that sometime future from the period that he was writing in, there will be a "religious" people who will not "endure" sound doctrine.

In Part two of the Challenges series we quoted Arthur L. Johnson's book, "Faith Misguided : Exposing the Dangers of Mysticism" which states, 

"If we were seeking an appropriate label to describe the religious scene in the last three decades of the twentieth century, we would do well to consider it the age of confusion. There are many different religions in the Western world, each seeking adherents. They range from traditional Christian groups to oriental religions, from spiritist and occult movements to more traditional Western cults." 

As a footnote to this statement made by Johnson, when we begin looking closer at mysticism in the church, we will see how the Contemporary Christian Music has and will continue to play a key role in uniting the above mentioned religions. They are unable to unite around doctrine, but they can come together under the umbrella of Worship music. In keeping with that theme, unity of these End Times religions--referred to as Ecumenism--is a major reason shows like The LDS influenced series The Chosen needs to present a more palatable Jesus!

The primary emphasis in Johnson's book is not the negative impact that Mysticism is having on the Religions of the world, but on the "evangelical" community as a whole. That community of believers that supposedly have a "commonality" of beliefs. He continues:

"One wishes he could say that this same confusion did not exist in the evangelical community. After all, do not evangelicals agree that the Bible is the authority in doctrinal matters? Surely here we can find agreement and avoid the confusion that permeates the larger religious world around us. We could hope that such confusion would not exist, but unfortunately it does. Here also it seems that “every man [says] that which seems right in his own eyes”. (Judg. 21:25b, paraphrased).

Next up, we will begin delving deeper into "Mysticism". We will begin seeing how it is making subtle advances into the theology of our modern churches. We will also begin exploring how this philosophy is being used to create the "woke" culture which will eventually become Religious Babylon. 

Let me close the same way the Apostle Paul does in his Epistle to the Romans. 

"To God only wise, be glory through Jesus Christ for ever. Amen."  

My dear friend, if you have never received Christ as your Saviour, would you do so today? Pray this from your heart. 

Dear Jesus, I know I am a sinner. I believe you died on the cross for my sins. I believe you were buried and rose again the third day. I ask you now to forgive me of my sins and come into my heart and save me. Amen 

Marxism in the Church: Setting the Stage for the Antichrist? (Part 2)

 

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"For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way. And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming: even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders, and with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie: that they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness."

"having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away. For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts, ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also resist the truth: men of corrupt minds, reprobate concerning the faith. But they shall proceed no further: for their folly shall be manifest unto all men, as theirs also was." (2 Timothy 3:5-9)

Rob Schwarzwalder, Senior Vice President at Family Research Council made this statement,
"The respected Pew Research organization recently published studies of how Americans feel about religion in our country. It's clear from the Pew surveys that millions of our fellow citizens are both ambivalent and deeply concerned about the status and role of faith in their personal lives and in the public life of the nation."
Further insight into this cultural slide is research conducted by the Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University.
"Nearly 9 in 10 U.S. adults hold to a mixture of worldviews, otherwise known as syncretism, and only a small percentage have a biblical worldview, a new study by the Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University shows."
They go on to explain the "mixture of worldviews" that make up syncretism. Further, the researchers contrast a biblical worldview with what they refer to as "six prominent competing worldviews."
"The worldviews are Secular Humanism, Postmodernism, Moralistic Therapeutic Deism, Nihilism, Marxism (including Critical Theory), and Eastern Mysticism, also known as "New Age," according to new research from George Barna and the center."
 
It is interesting as well to see how these "prominent competing worldviews" work together to bring about "confusing beliefs". When we start to consider who the perpetrator of confusion is, let's consider 1 Corinthians 14:33.
"For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints."
One of the major byproducts of Marxist Theology is the move from a Biblical worldview of it's citizenry to a humanistic approach to all aspects of life. The more humanistic a society becomes the further it moves away from God. The further away from God they become, the closer they move to incurring the wrath and judgment of Almighty God. We see that judgement in Romans 1:21-25,
"Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened. Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools, and changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things. Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves: who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen."
Both America and the professing church are at a major crossroads today. The fact that Rome had rejected the Creator, even after being given every evidence of His existence, brought this dreadful indictment,
"For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness; because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them. For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:" Romans 1:18-20

The marks of an atheistic society are essentially one that, even though they are given every evidence of an Almighty God, through the manifestation of his "eternal power and Godhead " through creation, still refuses to acknowledge and glorify him as God. As a result of this rejection, they set in motion a chain of events that progressively leads them down the road to destruction.

We could spend a lifetime reading the voluminous accounts of men who have analyzed the various reasons for the eventual collapse of the mighty Roman Empire. The Apostle Paul, in his epistle to the Romans, gives us the outline, step by step in the space of 15 verses of exactly how the world power of its day collapsed.

In subsequent chapters we will use this outline as a template. We will analyze, through the disinfecting light of God's word, how America is following in the footsteps of that great nation that "was" Rome.

Join us on the web at Truth Crusade Ministries and on YouTube at Common Salvation for Part 3 of "Marxism in the Church: Setting the Stage for the Antichrist?"

My dear friend, if you have never received Christ as your Saviour, would you do so today? Pray this from your heart. Dear Jesus, I know I am a sinner. I believe you died on the cross for my sins. I believe you were buried and rose again the third day. I ask you now to forgive me of my sins and come into my heart and save me. Amen 

Don't forget to like, share and subscribe as we share the "Common Salvation".Find the full video at our YouTube channel Common Salvation and read more at Truth Crusade Ministries. Thank you for watching and remember, we all have questions...Christ is the answer.

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Marxism in the Church: Setting the Stage for the Antichrist? (Part 1)

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"For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way. And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming: even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders, and with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie: that they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness." (2 Thessalonians 2:7-12)

"having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away. For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts, ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also resist the truth: men of corrupt minds, reprobate concerning the faith. But they shall proceed no further: for their folly shall be manifest unto all men, as theirs also was." (2 Timothy 3:5-9)

As a result of the success that Marxists in America have had in selling the masses on their theology, we are well on our way towards God's judgment as a nation. After years of indoctrination by tenured liberal professors in our institutions of higher learning, the masses have finally capitulated and have resolutely accepted the atheistic tenets of Marx and Engels. 

At this point some may raise the question of how does the adoption of Marxist Theology by Americans from a social standpoint, lead to a decline in spirituality and morality in the "religious sphere"? Furthermore, how could this decline lead to judgment by God?

Simply stated, when Marxism permeates the church, and Critical Theory becomes doctrine, the lines are blurred between the church and the world. With this blurring, the professing church becomes indistinguishable from an atheistic society.

One of the characteristics of the apostate church in the last days was given to us by the Apostle Paul in 2 Timothy 3:5. Out of all the personality traits that the end time population possesses in the foregoing verses, the one most injurious to mankind is that of it's ecclesiastical leadership. They are described as,

"having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away."

As to how this Ecumenical leadership, and ultimately the whole world incurs the wrath of God, listen to what he states in verses 7 through 9

"ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also resist the truth: men of corrupt minds, reprobate concerning the faith. But they shall proceed no further: for their folly shall be manifest unto all men, as theirs also was."

My dear friend, if you have never received Christ as your Saviour, would you do so today? Pray this from your heart. Dear Jesus, I know I am a sinner. I believe you died on the cross for my sins. I believe you were buried and rose again the third day. I ask you now to forgive me of my sins and come into my heart and save me. Amen 

Don't forget to like, share and subscribe as we share the "Common Salvation".

Find the full video at our YouTube channel Common Salvation and read more at Truth Crusade Ministries. Thank you for watching and remember, we all have questions...Christ is the answer.

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The Chosen: The True Jesus or Another Jesus?

Is the Jesus represented in the popular series "The Chosen" prophesied in 2 Corinthians 11:3-4 as "another Jesus"? Paul warned the early church;

As a professing Christian, ask yourself this question. "Can I picture Jonathan Roumie setting on the Great White Throne " and speaking...

"And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity." (Matthew 7:23)

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"But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ. For if he that cometh preacheth another Jesus, whom we have not preached, or if ye receive another spirit, which ye have not received, or another gospel, which ye have not accepted, ye might well bear with him." (2 Corinthians 11:3-4)

The End Times, according to Christ himself, are rife with false doctrines and false Christ's. Listen to what Jesus himself warned in Matthew 24.

"And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you. For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many." (Matthew 24:4-5)

"Then if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is Christ, or there; believe it not. For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect. Behold, I have told you before." (Matthew 24:23-25)

The Short is designed to drive traffic to the full video "The Great White Throne Judgment: Do You Have an Exit Strategy?"

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My dear friend, if you have never received Christ as your Saviour, would you do so today? Pray this from your heart. Dear Jesus, I know I am a sinner. I believe you died on the cross for my sins. I believe you were buried and rose again the third day. I ask you now to forgive me of my sins and come into my heart and save me. Amen 

The Goodness of God

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Welcome to this short sermon titled "The Goodness of God" on Truth Crusade Ministries and Common Salvation.

In this passage of scripture found in the book of Romans we find a few attributes of God that sets Him apart as a Holy and a just God. Not only do we come to this understanding, but we see also that He is merciful, gracious and a God of goodness.

Paul speaking to the Romans has this to say in chapter 2:1-11.

"Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest doest the same things. But we are sure that the judgment of God is according to truth against them which commit such things. And thinkest thou this, O man, that judgest them which do such things, and doest the same, that thou shalt escape the judgment of God? Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance? but after thy hardness and impenitent heart treasurest up unto thyself wrath against the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God; who will render to every man according to his deeds: to them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honour and immortality, eternal life: but unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath, tribulation and anguish, upon every soul of man that doeth evil, of the Jew first, and also of the Gentile; but glory, honour, and peace, to every man that worketh good, to the Jew first, and also to the Gentile: for there is no respect of persons with God."

Firstly, the judgment of God is according to Truth. Look again at verse two. "But we are sure that the judgment of God is according to truth against them which commit such things."

Jesus prays in John 17 verse 17 "Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth."

We see then that the judgment of God is according to truth. Truth is found only in the Word of God. Therefore, we see that the Word of God is what will judge us.

Secondly, we see not only that God is a God of judgment, but he is a God of goodness...judgment and goodness. Look again at verse 4. "Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?

We are told in 2 Peter 3:9, "The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance."

So again, we see God is a God of judgment, but He is a God of Goodness.

Lastly, we see That God is a longsuffering God. Look once more at verse 4. "Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance? We are admonished not only to notice His goodness, but His forbearance and longsuffering as well.

In closing we understand by this passage in the book of Romans that although God is a God of judgment, He is a God of goodness, forbearance, and longsuffering. As a result of these attributes of God, we find ourselves the recipients of His marvelous Grace through the finished work of His Son, Jesus Christ, on Calvary.

Join us on the web at Truth Crusade Ministries and on YouTube @CommonSalvation for more insight into all thing's faith.Let me close the same way the Apostle Paul does in the Epistle to the Romans. "To God only wise, be glory through Jesus Christ for ever. Amen."  My dear friend, if you have never received Christ as your Saviour, would you do so today? Pray this from your heart. Dear Jesus, I know I am a sinner. I believe you died on the cross for my sins. I believe you were buried and rose the third day. I ask you now to forgive me of my sins and come into my heart and save me. Amen 

End Times Verification of Scripture

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Above is a screenshot of the initial analytics for a YouTube Short titled "The Chosen: The True Jesus or Another Jesus" which has been uploaded to our channel Common Salvation. Nearly 87% of those who had the video in their feed chose to swipe away. The message of the video is the attempt to point individuals to the full video "The Great White Throne Judgment: Do You Have an Exit Strategy?

Not that scripture needs verifying, but it is interesting to see this level of apathy towards the Gospel message as we near the Rapture. It certainly highlights a couple of passages that we find in the Word of God and the level of deception that Satan is achieving through the false teaching of productions such as "The Chosen".

We see the Apostle Paul warning of "another Jesus" in 2 Corinthians 11:3-4 when he writes,

"But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ. For if he that cometh preacheth another Jesus, whom we have not preached, or if ye receive another spirit, which ye have not received, or another gospel, which ye have not accepted, ye might well bear with him."

We also see the prophecy concerning the falling away (Apostasy) from sound doctrine just prior to the Tribulation Period in 2 Timothy 4:3-5,

"For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; and they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables. But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry."

Join us on the web at Truth Crusade Ministries and on YouTube @CommonSalvation for more insight into all thing's faith.

Let me close the same way the Apostle Paul does in the Epistle to the Romans. "To God only wise, be glory through Jesus Christ for ever. Amen."  

My dear friend, if you have never received Christ as your Saviour, would you do so today? Pray this from your heart. Dear Jesus, I know I am a sinner. I believe you died on the cross for my sins. I believe you were buried and rose the third day. I ask you now to forgive me of my sins and come into my heart and save me. Amen 

The Great White Throne Judgment: Do You Have an Exit Strategy?

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"Therefore hell hath enlarged herself,and opened her mouth without measure: and their glory, and their multitude, and their pomp,and he that rejoiceth, shall descend into it." (Isaiah 5:14)

And I saw a great white throne, and him that sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away; and there was found no place for them. And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works." (Revelation 20:11-12)

"And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent: because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained; whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead." (Acts 17:30-31)

"Forgiven": New Musical Release by Truth Crusade Ministries Available on YouTube @FaithfulVidz

 Check out the duet version of "Forgiven" @FaithfulVidz! The song gives us insight as to how salvation has brought us out of darkness into the light. The first verse references 2 Corinthians 4:3-4 where we read,

"But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: in whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them."

We hope you enjoy the song and encourage you to subscribe to both of our YouTube channels,

@FaithfulVidz and @CommonSalvation

[Verse]

No light in the darkness, only thinking I could see
The enemy's power had me blinded
I wandered life's path, wondering how to be free
Wealth and riches the only things that I minded

[Chorus]
I've come a long way, a few miles to go
I trust in His words that are written
My child you were lost, now you are found
I'm fallen, but I've been forgiven

[Verse]
On that blessed day when His truth dawned brightly on me
Shiny things of this life lost their shimmer
I gladly gave up all the world thinks I've lost
Passed from death to life, now with Christ I'm a winner

[Chorus]
I've come a long way, a few miles to go
I trust in His words that are written
My child you were lost, now you are found
I'm fallen, but I've been forgiven

[Bridge]
One bright day, when we look back on it all
We'll realize we only thought we were living
Sometimes I still stumble, and often I fall
But, I gladly gave up all the world thinks I've lost

[Chorus]
I've come a long way, a few miles to go
I trust in His words that are written
My child you were lost, now you are found
I'm fallen, but I've been forgiven...

Exploring the Spiritual Journey in "The Robe": A Quest for Conscience and Divine Redemption (Part 1)

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"Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their **conscience** seared with a hot iron;" (1 Timothy 4:1-2)

Released in 1953, The Robe is a powerful epic drama set in ancient Rome, starring Richard Burton in one of his earliest iconic roles. Directed by Henry Koster, this film was adapted from the best-selling novel by Lloyd C. Douglas, and it became a significant part of the Bible-inspired Hollywood cinematic wave that took place in the 1950s. With its vivid portrayal of early Christianity and its exploration of spiritual transformation, The Robe offers an intriguing examination of the way an individual’s conscience can be moved by a higher power to seek God.

At its core, The Robe is about a man’s journey of redemption, a theme that is timeless and resonates deeply with anyone grappling with the conflict between worldly indulgence and divine grace. The movie opens with a dramatic moment in the Roman Empire—when a soldier named Marcellus Gallio (played by Richard Burton) is assigned to execute Jesus Christ by crucifixion. After carrying out the brutal act, Marcellus is left tormented by guilt, questioning his role in such a pivotal moment in history. The robe that Jesus wore during his crucifixion becomes a central symbol, sparking a profound internal transformation in Marcellus.

The Role of Conscience in the Search for Redemption

One of the most compelling aspects of The Robe is its exploration of how a person’s conscience can lead them to a path of spiritual awakening. From the beginning of the film, Marcellus is depicted as a man of wealth, status, and power—he is the son of an influential Roman senator and enjoys all the privileges that come with his position. Yet, despite his material success, there is an underlying emptiness in his life. He is disillusioned with the brutality and decadence of the empire in which he lives, and this internal conflict sets the stage for his eventual transformation.

After witnessing the crucifixion, Marcellus is haunted by the sight of Jesus’ suffering, and the emotions triggered by his actions begin to gnaw at him. His conscience, once dormant, begins to stir, and he can no longer ignore the weight of his responsibility. The pivotal moment comes when he inadvertently comes into possession of the robe that Jesus wore during the crucifixion. The robe symbolizes a deeper truth that Marcellus cannot escape from—it becomes a tangible representation of the moral and spiritual dilemma he faces. As he holds the robe, Marcellus is reminded of Jesus' message of love, forgiveness, and grace.

As his conscience continues to trouble him, Marcellus begins to grapple with questions about God, justice, and redemption. He embarks on a journey to understand the true meaning of his actions, seeking solace and answers in his troubled soul. This quest is not simply intellectual—it is deeply emotional and spiritual. Marcellus must confront the darker aspects of his own character and the consequences of his previous actions. His soul yearns for healing, but he does not yet know how to find it.

This search for meaning is a central theme of the movie, and it mirrors the struggles many people face when they are confronted with guilt or moral failure. Marcellus’ story asks the question: What happens when an individual is awakened by their conscience to the reality of their own spiritual emptiness? Can a person, driven by the pull of their conscience, find God and experience redemption?

The Conscience as a Spiritual Guide

In The Robe, conscience is depicted not just as an internal moral compass, but also as a divine force that leads the protagonist to spiritual enlightenment. As Marcellus experiences the inner turmoil caused by his actions, his conscience acts as a catalyst for his search for God. The more he wrestles with the guilt of his past, the more he is drawn toward the teachings of Jesus, even though he initially rejects the idea of a personal God. His initial resistance, however, doesn’t prevent his inner transformation. He meets several early Christians along the way—characters who embody a quiet, unwavering faith. These encounters serve as important turning points for Marcellus, helping him to see the world in a new light.

One of the most significant moments in the film occurs when Marcellus, despite his doubts, attends a gathering of early Christians. He listens to their stories and begins to witness their peace, joy, and sense of purpose. These individuals, who have suffered persecution, embody the very essence of Christ’s teachings: love, forgiveness, and the hope of eternal life. It is in these interactions that Marcellus begins to see that his conscience is guiding him not toward self-condemnation, but toward a deeper understanding of divine mercy.

His search for redemption is further complicated by his relationship with Diana (Jean Simmons), a woman who represents the life Marcellus has always known. Diana's beauty and grace are tempting to him, but she too undergoes a spiritual awakening, further complicating his internal journey. Their growing bond suggests that true redemption requires not only confronting one's own sins but also the willingness to live according to a new set of values—values rooted in love, forgiveness, and faith.

We will continue with Part 2 at a later date. There we will conclude by examining two more lessons we might glean from this production. We will see "The Robe" as a symbol of Faith and Transformation and conclude with the power of conscience and the search for God.

Let me close the same way the Apostle Paul does in the Epistle to the Romans. 

"To God only wise, be glory through Jesus Christ for ever. Amen."  

My dear friend, if you have never received Christ as your Saviour, would you do so today? Pray this from your heart. 

Dear Jesus, I know I am a sinner. I believe you died on the cross for my sins. I believe you were buried and rose the third day. I ask you now to forgive me of my sins and come into my heart and save me. Amen 

New Release! "Forgiven"

Check out our new song from Faithful Vidz titled "Forgiven". A song that was written by one of our Truth Crusade Ministries staff and generated with AI. 

Listen to Forgiven

Let me close the same way the Apostle Paul does in the Epistle to the Romans. 

"To God only wise, be glory through Jesus Christ for ever. Amen."  

My dear friend, if you have never received Christ as your Saviour, would you do so today? Pray this from your heart. 

Dear Jesus, I know I am a sinner. I believe you died on the cross for my sins. I believe you were buried and rose the third day. I ask you now to forgive me of my sins and come into my heart and save me. Amen