Be Ready Always

But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:

(1 Peter 3:15) KJV

Is there any point trying to reason with people whose worldview depends on the denial of cause? And, if they can’t comprehend cause and effect does that mean that they have a reprobate mind?

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Salvation

q Quickening (salvation)

If you confess that Jesus is Lord and believe that God raised him from death, you will be saved. For it is by our faith that we are put right with God; it is by our confession that we are saved.

(Romans 10:9-10) Good News Translation

Matty’s Paradigm is huge and complex, but don’t worry, it’s not necessary for salvation. What you believe about the Bible and science doesn’t effect salvation. There’s no quiz or exam.

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December 29th

Even so, Come, Lord Jesus

He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.

(Revelation 22:20) KJV

If Jesus is coming quickly then what are we doing to get ready? Someone is supposed to be clearing the way, flattening the hills, straightening the curves and making the rough places smooth.

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Always be Ready

But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear;

(1 Peter 3:15) NKJV

Today is one of those days when it is necessary to pause and reflect on God’s goodness and grace. It’s Sunday, and so the day is given over to the Lord because the whole aim of the day to be to complete two church services.

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