"Passed from Death unto Life."
Many think Eternal Life is something you get when you die. The Bible says it is something you possess the moment you believe. You are not waiting for the verdict; the verdict is in.
Do not be discouraged if you still struggle tomorrow. You have been Born Again (Spirit), but you still live in the old house (Flesh). This creates a violent conflict.
A Note on Chastening (Correction):
If you sin now, you are not a criminal awaiting execution; you are a Son who needs correction. The Bible calls this "Scourging."
What is this scourging? It is the Holy Spirit being grieved inside you. As you grow and mature as a believer, the sins you once enjoyed will begin to turn to ash in your mouth and bitter in your stomach.
This process doesn't happen overnight. But rest in Him and know that it is HIS work, not yours. HE is the Physician; you are the Patient.
The Church is not a building. The Church is the Body of Christ (Believers) on earth. This does not mean go 'join a church.' You don't need a building or a worldly institution; you need your brothers and sisters. If you are interested in finding a church find a Bible Believing Church that preaches the clear Gospel Message. They must be determined to know nothing but Jesus Christ and him crucified. (1 Corinthians 2:2) Ask the head pastor to "lead you to Christ." If he says anything other than, "Christ died for our sins, he was buried, and he rose again the third day (1 Corinthians 15:1-4), and that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life (John 3:15)." RUN. The Gospel is simply, Your Debt + Christ Crucified = Debt paid. If they add to that; they are wolves in sheep's clothing.
You are now an heir of God and part of the Royal Priesthood. You have direct access to the Father. You can go to him anytime in prayer, you can confess your sins directly to him, you can speak with him, you can ask him for anything (healing, understanding, guidance, etc.), you do not need another human being involved in your direct relationship with God. He is your Father, you are his child.
Baptism does not save you, but it is your first order of business. Find a fellow believer—any brother or sister in the faith—and have them baptize you. It is your public declaration that you are dead, buried, and risen with Christ Jesus. Notice below, belief precedes baptism. It is the moment of belief in which you are sealed, baptism follows as an outward expression of the Baptism of the Spirit.
You are now an Ambassador for the Kingdom of God. You do not need a seminary degree, a denominational license, or permission from men to serve your King. Go share the good news! God does not want ANY to perish. Tell others about our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
You have the Holy Ghost. That is your qualification. You are fully justified and fully qualified to: Preach the Gospel, Lead others to Christ, and Baptize new believers.
Note on Leadership: While you are a Soldier and a Priest unto God immediately, you are a "babe" in Christ. You need to drink milk, not feed others meat. Get into the word of God and read therein. Do not run out and try to start a church or become an Elder/Pastor yet. Those offices have specific biblical qualifications (1 Timothy 3) that require time and maturity. But you are a witness.
You cannot survive this war on your own opinions. You need the Armor of God defined in Ephesians 6:11-17.
"Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth." (Eph 6:14). The Belt holds everything together. If your truth is relative, your armor falls off. You need a pure, objective standard. "Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth." (John 17:17)
"And having on the breastplate of righteousness." (Eph 6:14). Never forget it is not your righteousness; it is His righteousness given to you. "For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might become the righteousness of God in him." (2 Cor 5:21)
"And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace." (Eph 6:15). Peace means the war between you and God is over. Now use those feet and carry the Gospel to a dying world. "How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace..." (Rom 10:15)
"Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked." (Eph 6:16). Faith is not a feeling; it is holding up what God SAID against what you FEEL. stand fast in hope of eternal life. (Titus 1:2)
"And take the helmet of salvation." (Eph 6:17). Guard your mind against the lies of the devil and have peace in the finished work of Christ. (1 Peter 5:8)
"And the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God." (Eph 6:17). As we identified in the Audit, contradictions are impossible. Two things that are different are not the same. There are over 400 English translations; which book should you read? "The words of LORD are pure words..." (Psalm 12:6)
GET THE SWORDThe Glorious Appearing: Do not let this world break your heart. We are strangers and pilgrims here. We are not staying forever. The King is coming back.
The Resurrection: One day, this struggle with the flesh will end. He will change our "vile body" into a body fashioned like unto His glorious body.
The Millennial Reign & Beyond: Eternal life is not a stagnant cloud; it is a vibrant, physical reality. There is a 1,000-year reign of peace coming to this Earth, followed by "ages to come".
> Beyond the Comfort: The Mandate to Watch
The Bible tells us that we are not in darkness, and that day should not overtake us as a thief. While the world is caught off guard, the children of light are commanded to recognize the season.
For a long time, I didn't want to look. I was content with a general hope. But eventually, in all my work, my curiosity got the best of me and I looked. I am inviting you to see the same evidence I found and decide for yourself.
"And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up... for your redemption draweth nigh."
(Luke 21:28)
"Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God." (John 3:3)
You have been born again, sealed by the Holy Spirit; you shall not come into condemnation, but have passed from death unto life. You are officially a new creation in Christ Jesus our Lord!
I want you to know something from the bottom of my heart: You are the reason I made this website. I didn't build this for "the world" or for "the masses." I built it for a person. I built it for someone sitting exactly where you are sitting right now.
If you are the only one who ever reads these words, checks the math, and decides to believe on the Savior because of this Audit, then every hour of coding, every late night of study, and every prayer I breathed over these pages was worth it.
I am not a professor. I have no theological degrees, no fancy credentials, and no religious titles. I am just a man with a family, a job, a Bible, and a computer. If I have any credentials at all, they are these: I am a chief sinner. I am a liar, an abuser, a thief, a pervert, an adulterer, a coward, and a murderer at heart. I have spent almost all of my life as a rebel against the very God who gave me breath. Even after knowing my wretchedness and the grace of God, I have struggled daily in my flesh. I am not a good man. I am a man who deserves the outer darkness: to be cast both body and soul into the lake of fire.
But I have been justified. Not by my works, but by the blood of Jesus Christ; and because of that, I am washed, I am beloved, I am a son of God, I am a Saint. "For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him" (2 Cor 5:21). For I am dead with Christ, risen with Christ, and seated in heavenly places with Christ. This is all I have, and it is all I need. It is not my record, but his; and in him, it is mine.
I am eager for your criticism. I need to know what parts of this site worked for you and what parts failed. In the Bible, Paul talks about the work we build for God (1 Corinthians 3:12-13). I want this website to be gold and silver. But I am a man, and I am prone to error. Was any part of the logic "wood, hay, or stubble"? Please, tell me honestly.
No pressure! We have all of eternity to get to know each other, but it would mean the world to me to hear your story. Learning that I have gained a new brother or sister in Christ is the greatest encouragement I could ever receive. I would love to rejoice with you! God bless you and thank you so much for taking the time to examine The Audit of Reality. I will see you in the Kingdom! Maranatha!
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.
Email Me: theauditofreality@proton.me