JAN
16 2026 The Message 
"Through Jesus, all the work necessary for the salvation of mankind has been finished. The world needs to know this. When we preach Jesus as the righteousness of God, as the only righteous Man who ever lived, we proclaim his Kingdom. Mankind is separated from God by sinful rebellion. Only Christ has the power to restore to mankind what they have lost due to sin. No one else is good enough, perfect enough, or holy enough to do it on their own. Everyone must accept Christ, if they hope to be saved. There is no other way to be made righteous before God. The work of righteousness has already been attained; the gift has already been given. All that is left is for us to accept the gift of righteousness, and then eternal life and sonship in the Family of God is ours.
Why must we proclaim this message? Because without a preacher, they will never hear, and if they do not hear, how can they believe, and if they do not believe, then how can they be saved (Rom 10:14)? This message is for everyone. This message is for the weak, for it can make a giant out of a weakling. This message is for those who hate, because it makes lovers out of haters. This message is for sinners, because it makes saints out of the worst of sinners. This message is for the dying and the hopeless, for it brings life and hope to all. But this message is not for those who reject it. It is only for those who will accept it. For thousands of years the gospel has been spreading throughout the earth, and for thousands of years some have received the message, while others have rejected the message. Our job is not to get people to accept it; our job is simply to tell it. It is up to each individual whether they will accept it or reject it.
Christ came not to force himself upon anyone, but to offer to everyone a way out of death. Jesus is not a dictator. God has given everyone free will. The gospel has the power to free the will of man from satan's stranglehold. The knowledge of the truth will set men free, but everything Christ accomplished is useless and meaningless to the individual who is still living in ignorance and rebellion. That's why God has committed to us the responsibility of taking this message to the nations. Our primary responsibility as children of God is to conduct our lives in such a manner as to bring the truth to as many people as possible. Without us, they'll never hear. Without God, they'll never change. The Lord works with us as we spread this life-changing message of salvation.
The message of the Kingdom of God is a realistic message; practical and useful for everyday living. It changes every aspect of the lives of those who receive it. It makes new creations out of everyone who believes it. It unleashes the power of the Father God in every person who opens their heart to it. We proclaim a message of love, justice, faith, power, truth, and hope. There is nothing but good in the message of the Kingdom. It is the only message which can set men totally free. Unfortunately, not everyone wants to be free. Not everyone wants to hear the truth. Not everyone wants love, justice, and the assurance of eternal life. Our ancient foe fights against us and our gospel, ever striving to hold men in bondage to sin, hate, and deception. But since we have the only message possessing the power to break the enemy's hold, we must boldly proclaim it and not be discouraged."
"Through Jesus, all the work necessary for the salvation of mankind has been finished. The world needs to know this. When we preach Jesus as the righteousness of God, as the only righteous Man who ever lived, we proclaim his Kingdom. Mankind is separated from God by sinful rebellion. Only Christ has the power to restore to mankind what they have lost due to sin. No one else is good enough, perfect enough, or holy enough to do it on their own. Everyone must accept Christ, if they hope to be saved. There is no other way to be made righteous before God. The work of righteousness has already been attained; the gift has already been given. All that is left is for us to accept the gift of righteousness, and then eternal life and sonship in the Family of God is ours.
Why must we proclaim this message? Because without a preacher, they will never hear, and if they do not hear, how can they believe, and if they do not believe, then how can they be saved (Rom 10:14)? This message is for everyone. This message is for the weak, for it can make a giant out of a weakling. This message is for those who hate, because it makes lovers out of haters. This message is for sinners, because it makes saints out of the worst of sinners. This message is for the dying and the hopeless, for it brings life and hope to all. But this message is not for those who reject it. It is only for those who will accept it. For thousands of years the gospel has been spreading throughout the earth, and for thousands of years some have received the message, while others have rejected the message. Our job is not to get people to accept it; our job is simply to tell it. It is up to each individual whether they will accept it or reject it.
Christ came not to force himself upon anyone, but to offer to everyone a way out of death. Jesus is not a dictator. God has given everyone free will. The gospel has the power to free the will of man from satan's stranglehold. The knowledge of the truth will set men free, but everything Christ accomplished is useless and meaningless to the individual who is still living in ignorance and rebellion. That's why God has committed to us the responsibility of taking this message to the nations. Our primary responsibility as children of God is to conduct our lives in such a manner as to bring the truth to as many people as possible. Without us, they'll never hear. Without God, they'll never change. The Lord works with us as we spread this life-changing message of salvation.
The message of the Kingdom of God is a realistic message; practical and useful for everyday living. It changes every aspect of the lives of those who receive it. It makes new creations out of everyone who believes it. It unleashes the power of the Father God in every person who opens their heart to it. We proclaim a message of love, justice, faith, power, truth, and hope. There is nothing but good in the message of the Kingdom. It is the only message which can set men totally free. Unfortunately, not everyone wants to be free. Not everyone wants to hear the truth. Not everyone wants love, justice, and the assurance of eternal life. Our ancient foe fights against us and our gospel, ever striving to hold men in bondage to sin, hate, and deception. But since we have the only message possessing the power to break the enemy's hold, we must boldly proclaim it and not be discouraged."
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