No Reason For Despair

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When faced with desperate situations in life, should we feel hopeless and commit misdeeds to solve our problems? In this episode, find out how God can provide the hope we’re looking for in these difficult times. Visit Pasugo: God’s Message Magazine to read more articles on how God’s words can guide your life.

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Brother Felmar Serreno: Do desperate times really call for desperate measures? Hi, and welcome to the podcast version of God’s Message magazine, where today’s topic is “No Reason For Despair.”

The prevalence of hopelessness, and of people resorting to criminal acts, when they find themselves in dire straits, can be interpreted as lack of trust in God. Sadly, many think that believing in what God can do in times of difficulties is an idea that has become outmoded or has lost its usefulness.

“Desperate times call for desperate measures” is how some people justify their aberrant behavior, saying adverse circumstances forced them to commit their misdeed. Others, on the other hand, succumb to hopelessness, and misery. Approximately 280 million people suffer from depression, the World Health Organization says.

But despair has no place in the lives of God’s faithful servants. They believe that God who parted the Red Sea to deliver the ancient Israelites from the Egyptian army, made water gushing out of rocks, to quench their thirst, and performed other works of wonder is the same God whom they can rely on to make miracles in their lives. Apostle Paul says:

“God can do anything, you know— far more than you could ever imagine or guess or request in your wildest dreams!”
[Ephesians 3:20 The Message]

Brother Felmar: Nothing is impossible with God. He can do anything in our wildest imagination, far more than we could ever request. His power has not diminished through the ages, for He neither faints, nor is weary. And that’s based on Isaiah chapter 40, verse 28. Though we may not see today the same kind of miracles He performed during the olden times, God’s omnipotence remains evident in the lives of His chosen ones today, the members of the Church Of Christ.

The Iglesia Ni Cristo [Church Of Christ] is God’s modern-day miracle. Facing seemingly insurmountable odds, this Church bucked the trend and made astonishing feats where others have lagged and failed. From its modest beginnings and preached by a man seen to be bereft of earthly virtues the Church has spread far and wide, with congregations in 159 countries and territories, and members from more than 147 races and ethnicities.

Some might point out that other religious organizations have also started small and grown extensively. But what make the Iglesia Ni Cristo [Church Of Christ] feats truly remarkable are the enormous odds stacked against it. It emerged in the Philippines at a time when Catholic beliefs were already widely entrenched within the archipelago, and Protestantism had deeply taken root. The surroundings were simply too hostile, and not conducive for the growth of the then budding church. Compounding the problem was the eruption of the Second World War and the subsequent foreign occupation of the Philippines.

The Church survived those testing times flourishing and growing by leaps and bounds despite the unfavorable setting. Such expansion remains unabated even now, when the so-called religious recession has afflicted majority of Christian-professing groups. While many churches are experiencing significant drop in their membership and clergy, the opposite is happening to the Iglesia Ni Cristo [Church Of Christ]. Multitudes of converts are being added continually. Hundreds of ministers are being ordained yearly. And scores of new houses of worship are built annually.

Members of the Church Of Christ have proven true in their life what Apostle Paul taught: God can do beyond what His people could ever imagine or request. The uninterrupted triumphs of the Iglesia Ni Cristo [Church Of Christ] in its 107-year journey are nothing less than miraculous, and bespeak God’s infinite power and glory as He fulfilled His promises to the Church in these last days. And that’s based on what is written in Isaiah, chapter 41, verses 9 to 16; Isaiah chapter 43, verses 5 to 6; Isaiah [chapter] 46 [verses] 11 to 13 and Isaiah chapter 62, verses 11 to 12. It is He, the omnipotent God, who made the impossible, possible, the unachievable, achievable.

This is what gives comfort and inspiration to God’s chosen servants. In the face of life’s pains and sorrows, they find no reason for despair. Apostle Paul explains why:

“Because I have the strength to meet and overcome every difficulty and circumstance, thru the power that Christ gives me.”
[Philippians 4:13 The Last Days Bible]

Brother Felmar: Hence, true Christians in desperate times cling tightly to God. When life gets tough, and burdens become too heavy to bear, they turn to their Creator:

“My response is to get down on my knees before the Father …”

[Ephesians 3:14 The Message]

For more articles like these, get your copy of God’s Message magazine, from a member of the Church Of Christ. You can listen and subscribe to this podcast on Apple podcast, Google podcast, and the INC Media mobile app. Thank you for listening. I’m Brother Felmar Serreno. God bless.

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Cómo Dios puede ayudarte a tomar las decision

¿Quieres aprender a tomar las decisiones correctas—no a través de adivinos sino a través de Dios? Aprende en la Biblia cómo Dios puede ayudarte a tomar las mejores decisiones para tu vida.

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Cómo Dios puede ayudarte a tomar las decision.

Entrevistada: Con Dios y con ayuda profesional.

Entrevistado: Él analizó todo el proceso y de ahí el siguiente día tengo otros diferentes pensamientos y los anoté igual en la libreta.

Entrevistado: La decisión, él la solución que yo tome que me haga sentir en paz. Y esa es la que yo tomo. O sea, si tengo dos opciones, la opción que yo voy a tomar es con la cual yo me sienta en paz, que me dé paz interna, porque yo soy espiritual.

Hermano Gilbert Aniciete: En este episodio de El Mensaje, aprenden lo que necesita cuando se enfrenta a una decisión difícil.

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Hermano Gilbert Aniciete: Hola y bienvenidos a El Mensaje. Nadie toma una decisión difícil con la esperanza de un resultado negativo. De hecho, muchos de nosotros tratamos de hacer lo que podemos para asegurar que nuestras decisiones logren resultados positivos.

En muchas culturas hispanas y latinas, hay supersticiones y prácticas que garanticen supuestamente prosperidad y resultados positivos en la vida.

Hay rituales para rechazar los espíritus malos, como el uso de un huevo para atrapar la energía negativa que podría haber sido causada por las malas decisiones en el pasado. Y luego, están los adivinos que cobran por un vistazo al futuro y el resultado de sus decisiones, antes de hacer ellos.

Pero, ¿cómo peligroso para nosotros es encomendar nuestra toma de decisiones en estas prácticas o incluso rituales? ¿Qué podemos esperar si nos volvemos a los médium y los adivinos en busca de ayuda? Aquí está lo que dice la Biblia en Isaías 8:19:

Y cuando os digan: Consultad a los médium y a los adivinos que susurran y murmuran, decid: ¿No debe un pueblo consultar a su Dios? ¿Acaso consultará a los muertos por los vivos?

[Isaías 8:19 La Biblia de Las Américas]

Hermano Gilbert Aniciete: Debemos notar que incluso antes, había personas que pidieron la ayuda de médium y adivinos. Pero, ¿dónde debemos acudir cuando tenemos que tomar decisiones? Esto es el consejo sano de la Biblia en Proverbios 3:5-6:

Confía en el SEÑOR de todo corazón, y no en tu propia inteligencia. Reconócelo en todos tus caminos, y él allanará tus sendas.

[Proverbios 3:5-6 Nueva Versión Internacional]

Hermano Gilbert Aniciete: A menudo, tomamos decisiones con la expectativa o esperanza de un resultado positivo. Pero, ¿tenemos el conocimiento suficiente para evitar decisiones que podríamos lamentar más adelante? ¿Cuál es el peligro de trazar el curso de nuestra vida usando nuestra propia sabiduría y el juicio? Esta es la advertencia de la Biblia en Proverbios 14:12:

Delante de cada persona hay un camino que parece correcto, pero termina en muerte.

[Proverbios 14:12 Nueva Traducción Viviente]

Hermano Gilbert Aniciete: ¿Dónde podemos recibir el consejo de Dios? Y ¿por qué estamos seguros de que nos podemos beneficiar de las palabras de Dios?

Esta es la declaración del Apóstol Pablo en 2 Timoteo 3:15-17:

y que desde la niñez has sabido las Sagradas Escrituras, las cuales te pueden hacer sabio para la salvación por la fe que es en Cristo Jesús. Toda la Escritura es inspirada por Dios, y útil para enseñar, para redargüir, para corregir, para instruir en justicia, a fin de que el hombre de Dios sea perfecto, enteramente preparado para toda buena obra.

[2 Timoteo 3:15-17 Reina-Valera 1960]

Hermano Gilbert Aniciete: Entonces, ¿por qué una persona debe consultar a Dios antes de tomar una decisión? En Jeremías 29:11, esto es lo que dice el Señor Dios:

Mis planes para ustedes solamente yo los sé, y no son para su mal, sino para su bien. Voy a darles un futuro lleno de bienestar.

[Jeremías 29:11 Traducción en lenguaje actual]

Hermano Gilbert Aniciete: Antes de continuar, vamos a echar un vistazo a la historia de un joven cuyos planes para un futuro brillante lo llevó a un lugar inesperado:

Entrevistado (Hermano Ricardo): Antes de conocer al Hermano Ezequiel estaba estudiando, efectivamente, estuve haciendo un ciclo de grado superior de documentación sanitaria. Al terminarlo, pues decidí hacer el acceso a la universidad y fue donde lo conocí a él. Conocía la Iglesia a través de un hermano que estudiaba junto conmigo para hacer el acceso a la universidad.

El hermano era el Hermano Ezequiel Silva, que me invitó a asistir a un GEM que realizaba la Iglesia. Bueno, me explicó un poco qué es lo que hacían, cómo la hacían y bueno, me llamó un poco la atención el poder asistir y ver como realmente la hacían. Y bueno, me gustó mucho y decidí continuar escuchando.

Lo primero eran las ganas, las ganas de querer seguir descubriendo la verdad. No pensaba en cómo ni los obstáculos que podrían surgir, simplemente iba día a día siempre que podía. Y gracias a Dios que no tuve ningún problema en la asistencia.

Bueno, no puedo describirlo exactamente, pero fue paso a paso, fue ir poco a poco, fue cuando me di cuenta que ya estaba dentro. Fue una sorpresa, no me esperaba llegar tan lejos y de pronto pues me veía ya bautizado y de verdad que me sentí contento en ese momento. Estuve muy feliz de haber podido lograrlo, haber podido conseguir entrar en la Iglesia.

Bueno, yo creo que todos los que estamos dentro de la Iglesia nos sentimos, sin lugar a dudas muy afortunados, somos realmente bendecidos. Es una felicidad enorme el estar aquí y tener la posibilidad de salvarnos, de alcanzar, ser herederos de la Ciudad Santa es sencillamente fantástico.

Trato de invitar a mi familia, a algunos conocidos, amigos, para que ellos también puedan venir y conocer por ellos mismos a nuestro Señor Dios.

Desde luego que sí, ser un instrumento de nuestro Señor Dios es una gran bendición, ser una herramienta para compartir con los demás, con nuestros prójimos, los más allegados a nosotros. Nuestra fe es, creo que el anhelo de cada uno de nosotros.

No sabría decirte cuál sería mi vida, puesto que no me ahora me costaría imaginar una vida. Fuera de aquí sin estar sirviendo a nuestro Señor, sin cumplir con sus leyes. Es ahora mismo impensable para mí. No sabría responderte a ello.

Pues que sencillamente es nuestro Señor Dios Él que nos busca, Él que nos llama a formar parte de su Iglesia.

Hermano Gilbert Aniciete: Como acabamos de ver en la historia de Hermano Ricardo, las palabras de Dios nos puede dotar a fondo de todo lo que nos podríamos encontrar en esta vida, y tienen la ventaja añadida de hacernos sabios para la salvación. Por lo tanto, después de hacer un balance de nuestra situación y esbozar las posibles opciones disponibles para nosotros, ¿qué debemos hacer ahora? La Biblia nos advierte aquí en Santiago 1:5:

Si a alguno de ustedes le falta sabiduría, pídasela a Dios, y él se la dará, pues Dios da a todos generosamente sin menospreciar a nadie.

[Santiago 1:5 Nueva Versión Internacional]

Hermano Gilbert Aniciete: Cuando hay que tomar una decisión que puede tener grandes consecuencias, ¿por qué no hacer lo que es probado y verdadero? Ora a Dios, que es no sólo está dispuesto, sino que también es capaz de ayudarnos, y Él nos guiará en todas las decisiones que tomamos.

Soy el Hermano Gilbert Aniciete y gracias por unirse a nosotros en nuestro estudio de El Mensaje.

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Por Qué La Membresía En La Iglesia De Cristo Es Necesaria Para La Salvación

¿Es suficiente aceptar a Jesús como nuestro Salvador para ser salvo? ¿Cómo salvará Jesús a la gente? Descubra en la Biblia cómo puede estar seguro de la salvación.

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Por Qué La Membresía En La Iglesia De Cristo Es Necesaria Para La Salvación

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Hermano Juan Fisher: Bienvenidos queridos amigos al programa de El Mensaje. El Mensaje es un programa presentado por la Iglesia De Cristo. Yo soy el Hermano Juan Fisher.

La membresía en la Iglesia De Cristo es necesaria para la salvación porque es la justicia y el plan del Señor Dios para la salvación. El plan magistral de salvación de Dios es a través de la membresía a la Iglesia De Cristo. La mera creencia o fe en el Señor Jesucristo, aunque es sumamente importante, sin embargo no es suficiente para alcanzar la salvación.

Mucha gente ya sabe y cree también que el Señor Jesucristo es el Salvador que el Señor Dios envió al mundo. Y porque ya creen en el Señor Jesucristo como Señor y Salvador, no consideran importante unirse a la Iglesia De Cristo para ser salvos. Pero lo que no comprenden es que el Señor Jesucristo salvará a las personas a través de la Iglesia porque la Iglesia es lo que el Señor Jesucristo salvará. Pero ¿Cuál es la prueba de todo esto? Consultemos con la Biblia.

¿Por qué una persona necesita ser miembro de la Iglesia De Cristo para ser salva? En II Corintios, en 5:21:

Dios hizo a Cristo [el único] que no tuvo pecado [o que nunca pecó; no conoció el pecado] para hacerse pecado por nosotros, para que en Cristo [él] pudiéramos llegar a ser justos con [la justicia de] Dios.

II Corintios 5:21 EXB (Expanded Bible) English Translation traducido al español

Hermano Juan Fisher: Se fijaron, queridos amigos, se necesita ser miembro de la Iglesia De Cristo para ser salvo porque todo hombre ha cometido pecado (por supuesto, con la excepción de nuestro Señor Jesucristo). Y porque todos han pecado, todos están destinados a sufrir el castigo por el pecado. También, es el Señor Dios mismo que ha decretado el castigo del pecado que es la segunda muerte en el lago de fuego. Así que, para que un pecador sea salvo, la Biblia dice: “Dios hizo a Cristo … que no tuvo pecado … para hacerse pecado por nosotros …” Y ¿Por qué? “Para que en Cristo … [podamos] llegar a ser … [la justicia del] Señor Dios”.

Por lo tanto, claramente hay una justicia del Señor Dios para los que han cometido pecado. Necesitamos esta justicia. Necesitamos saber qué es esta justicia.

Preguntamos, entonces,

¿Cuál es la justicia del Señor Dios respecto a los pecadores? Deuteronomio 24:16. Escuchen, por favor.

Los [padres] no deben morir si sus hijos obran mal, y los hijos no deben morir si sus [padres] obran mal. Cada persona debe morir por su propio pecado.

Deuteronomio 24:16 EXB

Hermano Juan Fisher: Según el decreto del Señor Dios, cada uno debe pagar por su propio pecado. El pago del pecado o la paga del pecado es la muerte. Por consecuencia, y dado que todas las personas han pecado (por supuesto, con la excepción del Señor Jesucristo), entonces, todas las personas están condenadas a morir. La muerte a la que se refiere no es sólo la cesación del alito o del aliento—eso sería la primera muerte porque la Biblia menciona sobre la segunda muerte. La segunda muerte es en el lago de fuego que es el pago completo por el pecado. Si vamos a pagar nosotros mismos por nuestros pecados, entonces no seremos salvos. Solo tenemos una vida por lo cual necesitamos al Señor Jesucristo, que no cometió pecado, para ser salvos de la segunda muerte en el lago de fuego.

¿Y Cómo puede una persona salvarse de ser responsable de su propio pecado? Según la justicia del Señor Dios, Él hizo que el Señor Jesucristo fuera hecho pecado por nosotros, o Cristo, nuestro Señor respondió o asumió la responsabilidad por los pecados de las personas a quienes Él salvará. ¿Acaso no sería esto en contra de la justicia del Señor Dios respecto a alguien que pecó? Por esta razón, tenemos que preguntar la siguiente pregunta, y por favor pongamos mucha atención a la respuesta que nos da la palabra del Señor Dios.

Esta es la pregunta ¿De quién es la voluntad o el plan de que Cristo responda o asuma la responsabilidad por los pecados de las personas a quienes salvará? ¿Cómo se puede cumplir la justicia del Señor Dios para la salvación? Aquí en Efesios; dejaremos que la Biblia conteste. Efesios 1:9-10 and 22-23 también:

Dios hizo lo que se había propuesto y nos dio a conocer el plan secreto que ya había decidido completar por medio de Cristo. Este plan, que Dios completará cuando sea el momento adecuado, es unir a toda la creación, todo en el cielo y en la tierra, con Cristo como cabeza.

Dios puso todas las cosas bajo los pies de Cristo y lo entregó a la iglesia como Señor supremo de todas las cosas. La iglesia es el cuerpo de Cristo, la plenitud de aquel que él mismo completa todas las cosas en todas partes.

Efesios 1:9-10 & 22-23 Good News Bible traducido al español

Hermano Juan Fisher: Y esto es según la Biblia, ¿verdad? Queridos invitados, queridos amigos. Según la Biblia, es la voluntad o plan del Señor Dios que el Señor Jesucristo responda o asuma la responsabilidad por los pecados de las personas a quienes salvará. Según el propósito y el plan de nuestro Señor Dios, Él unirá a toda la creación, con Cristo como cabeza.

Esto es lo que escrito en la Biblia.

Pero para cumplir esto ¿qué más enseña el versículo? La Biblia dice que Dios puso todas las cosas bajo los pies de Cristo, quien fue hecho Señor de la Iglesia, la cual es Su cuerpo.

A la vista del Señor Dios, ¿cómo son Cristo, como cabeza, y la Iglesia, como Su cuerpo? En Efesios 2:15:

aboliendo en su carne la enemistad, la ley de los mandamientos expresados en ordenanzas, para crear en sí mismo de los dos un nuevo hombre, estableciendo así la paz.

Efesios 2:15 LBLA

Hermano Juan Fisher: ¿Se fijaron, queridos amigos? La Biblia dice que de los dos, El Señor Jesucristo creó en sí mismo un nuevo hombre. Y ¿Cuáles son los dos que menciona? Cristo como la cabeza y la Iglesia como Su cuerpo. Ya la vista del Señor Dios ya no son dos, ni están separados el uno del otro. Y como resultado del nuevo hombre, ¿qué estableció nuestro Señor Jesucristo? Estableció la paz. ¿Cuál es esta paz? Paz para con el Señor Dios. ¿Por qué necesitamos esta paz que Cristo trajo en Sí mismo a través del nuevo hombre? Acordémonos que es por el pecado que fuimos separados del Señor Dios y nos hicimos Sus enemigos. Así que, necesitamos un nuevo hombre que tiene a Cristo como la cabeza y a la Iglesia como Su cuerpo. Debido a esto …

¿Qué hará el Señor Jesucristo con la Iglesia porque es Su cuerpo y Él es la Cabeza? Esta vez en Efesios, todavía, pero Capítulo 5, 23 es el versículo.

Porque el marido es cabeza de la mujer, así como Cristo es cabeza de la iglesia, siendo Él mismo el Salvador del cuerpo.

Efesios 5:23 LBLA

Hermano Juan Fisher: Como Salvador, nuestro Señor Jesucristo salvará el cuerpo que es la Iglesia. Como cabeza, Cristo responderá o asumirá la responsabilidad de Su cuerpo o de la Iglesia. ¿Esto está en contra de la justicia del Señor Dios con respecto a los que han cometido pecado? ¡No! ¿Por qué no? Porque nuestro Señor Jesucristo no es ajeno ni está separado de la Iglesia que es Su cuerpo.

¿Cuál es la Iglesia que es el cuerpo del Señor Jesucristo? En I Corintios 12, 12 también es el versículo, traducido al español:

Porque así como el cuerpo humano es uno y, sin embargo, tiene muchas partes, y todas sus partes, por muchas que sean, constituyen un solo cuerpo, así sucede con la Iglesia de Cristo.

I Corintios 12:12 Weymouth traducido al español

Hermano Juan Fisher: Se fijaron, refiriéndose a la Iglesia que es el cuerpo del Señor Jesucristo, ¿por qué el Apóstol Pablo lo comparó al cuerpo humano? Él dijo, “así como el cuerpo humano es uno y, sin embargo, tiene muchas partes, y todas sus partes, por muchas que sean, constituyen un solo cuerpo.” Y, ¿cuál es la Iglesia que es el cuerpo de Cristo? También dijo, “así sucede con la Iglesia De Cristo.”

Por lo tanto, queridos amigos, para que una persona sea salva, necesita convertirse en parte del cuerpo de Cristo o miembro de la Iglesia De Cristo. La Iglesia De Cristo es la justicia del Señor Dios para salvación, de acuerdo con Su plan. Unirse a ella es la única forma en que las personas pueden salvarse sin violar o quebrantar la ley del Señor Dios con respecto al pecador.

Así, la mera creencia o fe en el Señor Jesucristo, aunque es importantísima, sin embargo no es suficiente. No es suficiente para que una persona sea salva. Acordémonos que no estamos diciendo que no debemos creer en el Señor Jesucristo o que la fe no es importante. De hecho, son indispensables para la salvación. Sin embargo, uno también necesita convertirse en miembro de la Iglesia De Cristo, no porque la iglesia es la que salvará, sino porque es la que Cristo, el Salvador, salvará, tal y como lo enseña la palabra de Dios en la biblia

Aparte de ser la justicia del Señor Dios para la salvación, ¿qué más deben saber todos acerca de la Iglesia De Cristo? En Efesios 3:20(a)-21:

Y ahora la gloria sea a Dios … a Él sea la gloria para siempre por ese magistral plan de salvación para la Iglesia por medio de Jesucristo.

Efesios 3:20(a)-21 TLB

Hermano Juan Fisher: Es muy claro de la Biblia. Porque la enseñanza de la Biblia que el plan magistral del Señor Dios es para la salvación del hombre, y eso es a través de membresía en la Iglesia de Cristo. Y debido a que la Iglesia es Su plan magistral de salvación a través de nuestro Señor Jesucristo, cuando una persona se une a la Iglesia De Cristo, está segura de la salvación.

Pero ¿Por qué cuando una persona se une a la Iglesia De Cristo, está segura de la salvación? Esta vez en Hechos 20:28 de la traducción Lamsa traducido al español:

Por tanto, tengan cuidado de ustedes mismos, y de todo el rebaño sobre el cual los ha puesto el espíritu santo como supervisores para apacentar la Iglesia de Cristo, la cual Él compró con su sangre.

Hechos 20:28 Lamsa

Hermano Juan Fisher: Cristo dió su vida o murió por la Iglesia De Cristo. Él la compró o redimió con Su sangre preciosa. Y es por esta razón que tendrán la certeza de la salvación.

Y, ¿Cuál es el significado de la sangre de Cristo sobre aquellos a quienes redimió o los miembros de la Iglesia De Cristo? En Romanos 5:8-9. Escuchen por favor:

Pero Dios muestra y prueba claramente Su [propio] amor por nosotros por el hecho de que cuando todavía éramos pecadores, Cristo (el Mesías, el Ungido) murió por nosotros. Por lo tanto, ya que ahora somos justificados (absueltos, hechos justos y llevados a una relación correcta con Dios) por la sangre de Cristo, cuánto más [seguro es que] seremos salvos por Él de la indignación y la ira de Dios.

Romanos 5:8-9 Amplified Bible traducido al español

Hermano Juan Fisher: Es por la sangre de nuestro Señor Jesucristo o por Su muerte que el hombre es justificado o absuelto de sus pecados. Debido a esta redención, es hecho justo y llevado a una relación correcta con el Señor Dios. Esto es lo que se quiere decir con lo que se dijo anteriormente de que el Señor Dios hizo que el Señor Jesucristo fuera hecho pecado por los que Él salvará. El Señor Jesucristo respondió o asumió la responsabilidad por los pecados de ellos mediante Su muerte.

Debido a esto queridos amigos, los redimidos por la sangre del Señor Jesucristo o los miembros de la Iglesia De Cristo están seguros de ser salvos de la indignación e ira de Dios en el Día del Juicio.

Repetimos, queridos televidentes, la enseñanza de la Biblia es clara: el plan magistral del Señor Dios para la salvación del hombre es a través de la membresía en la Iglesia De Cristo. Si una persona tiene fe en el Señor Jesucristo como Salvador, también debe tener fe en la enseñanza de la Biblia de que el Salvador salvará a la Iglesia De Cristo.

Si quieren aprender más sobre la Iglesia De Cristo, pueden visitar nuestra página web en incmedia.org/espanol. Si tienes preguntas, escríbenos o visite una congregación cerca de usted para aprender más sobre la Iglesia De Cristo, porque escuchando, abrazando y aceptando la verdad del mensaje escrito en la Biblia es lo que nos acercará al Señor Dios.

Soy el Hermano Juan Fisher. Muchas gracias por estar con nosotros en nuestro estudio de El Mensaje.

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I Wanted to Find the One True God

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Mala grew up in a religion that believed in many gods but didn’t entertain her questions. As an adult, she had more questions—and wanted answers.

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As a little girl, I always asked my mom, “There [are] so many different gods, who is really the true God? Why [are] there so many? What [do] the different gods represent? When it came to the Hinduism and with the different gods, we were told sometimes, “Don’t ask any questions, just do what we tell you.”

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My name is sister Mala Hatman. I was born and raised in Trinidad and Tobago. I’m 42 years old. We were raised with a Hinduism religion. My mom taught me about praying. You pray to God and you ask God for His help, and God will help you. He will see you through.

We would go to our regular Sunday worship in the temple. I always asked my mom, “Well, there [arer] so many different gods. You know, who is really the true God? What [do] the different gods represent?” Every time I asked my mom, they would just redirect us.

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They wouldn’t really, fully give us an answer of what the different gods [are] for, why we’re worshipping them and why we’re doing the things we do. When it came to the Hinduism and with the different gods, we were always told “Hey, you’re a child, don’t ask any questions. Just do what we tell you.”

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“Who is Really The True God?”

On March 12, 1991, I moved here when I was 14 about to turn 15, in Jacksonville, Florida. It was a really big challenge because you’re coming from a different world, entering another different world where English was not my first language.

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“Make Your Own Choices”

I started to get older in age, I started to ask even more questions.

“Do we still have to continue with the religion?” And then my parents said, “As we [get] older, we can make our own choices.” As I got older, I started to question learning in a different world for me. There’s so many different religions out there. Just by learning from everyone, I would ask their opinion. “Well, what do you do at your church?” And there [were] so many different answers, so I got a little puzzled [and] a little confused. It seemed like they didn’t know what was the right thing for themselves as well. So, I just continued to just learn more and just proceed.

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“I’d Like to Go to A Church Where I Can Learn”

I was invited by my husband’s sister. We were invited by Southpoint here in Jacksonville. We attended several Sundays. I asked myself, “There’s something that I’m looking for, I’m looking for something that serves purpose.” We would go [on] Sundays, even though they read from the Bible, I felt like, I’m going to church but I’m serving no purpose. I’d like to go to a church where I can learn Bible lessons myself.

I never knew who God was just coming from Hinduism. I knew that there were so many different gods, I didn’t know: How do we pray to God? What does God want us to know? What should we know?

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“So Many Questions”

It was April 16th that I met my husband. Our first date was at the movies. We started to get to know each other more and we decided that, you know, we would like to get married one day and have a family. So, after a year we got engaged. The church that we got married [in], Lakewood Presbyterian Church. When we got married there, we got involved with the church there. I actually got baptized at [the] Lakewood Presbyterian Church. After it was complete, I asked my husband, I said, “Are we supposed to feel anything?” I was looking for something but it was not there.

I had so many questions in my head and one of my questions was [about] offering. They would start at one end and then you would have to pass the bucket to the next person beside you. And I was a little curious. ‘What really happens to your offering?’. I was really confused. I got frustrated. And so I kind of gave up for a little while. I asked myself, “Well, these questions are not being answered so what am I supposed to do? What is the next thing that I should do?”

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“What Happens After You Die?”

After my dad had passed away, my brothers and my sister, we all sat in their home. And I asked my brother, Anthony, He is, at the time, a member of the Church Of Christ. We had a three-hour conversation. We also talked about what happens to you after you die. And so by the conversation, just listening, it intrigued my mind.

At the time, with my dad’s passing. I felt so empty. You know, there [were] so many questions and “Where do I go from here? What is it going to take to help me find my way and to have comfort?” So, I asked my brother and his wife. I said, “Well, can I go back to church with you?” And he said, ”Sure.” and I said “Okay, well the next time you have a Bible lesson, I will go with you.” Anthony is the one that introduced me to the Church Of Christ.

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“Where I Belong”

I remember when I asked my brother to go to church with him to a Bible lesson. I remember the exact minister that preached the Bible lesson. He also was here to pray for my dad as well when he was in the hospital. And I remembered when I sat down and I heard Lesson Two. “Who Is The True God?” When I heard the lesson, after I heard the complete lesson, my heart felt at ease. When [the minister] mentioned who is the true God [who] is the Father in Heaven, I told myself, “Wow, this is just beyond everything.” I told myself, “Well, why did I not hear this before?” I felt as if I was robbed. I said, “Why did I not know these things before?” There was only one true God in heaven. There is no other God than Him.

After I heard Lesson Two, I already knew that I wanted to sign up and listen to the twenty-eight lessons. I felt at the moment [that] I wanted to be part of the Church. This is where I belong.

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Mala Hatman
A member of the Church Of Christ

When I heard offering, the lesson for offering, what really happens to your offering—it just brought tears to my eyes because I found out that your offering is used in different ways. And hearing that the offering is used for [houses] of worship, I told myself, “Well, there’s nothing more beautiful than just hearing that”, I felt secured. I felt satisfied. I felt like all the questions that I [had] in my head, they were being answered. The questions that I [had], there were answered every time. Not just [through the] Bible lessons but attending the worship service.

I even went home and I told my husband, “I found a new Church and I’m really happy with it.” I said, “Would you like to [come]?”, he was hesitant about it. “You know if you want to come, you’re welcome to. But if not, that’s your choice but I’m going to join the Church whether you like it or not.”

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“The Best Thing That’s Ever Happened To Me”

As I was going through the Bible lessons, I remember coming home and my mom and my sister said, “Well, we noticed a change in you.” And I said, “Well, you should come to Church with me, this is the best thing that’s ever happened to me. I’m really happy.” I introduced the [Church Of Christ] to him, my husband. He thought, “It’s just a Filipino church.” I said, “I’m not Fillipino but I’m joining the Church.” The Church is for all, God wants everyone to join the Church. And he went and did his own research while I shared the website. And at the time, he wasn’t sure, but I said “We’ll, just still try it. We will share something that is so great. It will help our relationship.” And we did. We had lessons online. We would talk to the minister and I said, “You see, When there’s a will, there’s a way.” God will find a way for us to hear everything that we need to know.

After he finished his lessons, I just thought that was the happiest thing ever. We went to Orlando for his baptism and I asked him and said “Don’t do it because of me or anyone. Do it for yourself and do it for God.” And he said, “Yes, this is what [I] wanted.”

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Mala And Her Husband Weyman Were Baptized in The True Church Of Christ

Mala Hatman
A member of the Church Of Christ

Every time I hear a Bible lesson or a worship service, you know, it’s like God truly is standing in front of you and He’s telling you what you’re supposed to do. You know, God has truly blessed me with the understanding and now that I’ve heard the truth, it’s what gets me through every day. Maybe if there’s a tough day in life—which there [are], and there [are] going to be. This is something that you have to hold on to. Something to inspire you. Something to move you.

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This Precious Gift

God has given me this precious gift that I can never find anywhere else. This is once in a lifetime. It’s something that I will take and treasure until the day I’m with God.

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Todos necesitan la Iglesia De Cristo para ser salvos

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¿Cómo describe la Biblia el plan de Dios para la salvación de la humanidad? ¿Es solo creer? La Biblia enseñará dónde se puede encontrar una verdadera comun

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Todos Necesitan la Iglesia De Cristo Para Ser Salvos

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Hermano Juan Fisher: Bienvenidos queridos amigos al programa de El Mensaje. El Mensaje es un programa presentado por la Iglesia De Cristo. Yo soy el Hermano Juan Fisher.

Toda la gente necesita a la Iglesia De Cristo para salvo y tener el derecho de servir y adorar al Señor Dios. Mucha gente supone que, mientras tenga fe en el Señor Dios y en el Señor Jesucristo o que hay han aceptado al Señor Jesucristo como su Salvador personal, eso ya les da la certeza de la salvación. A causa de su suposición, el rehúsan creer que la membresía a la Iglesia De Cristo es necesaria en servir y adorar al Señor Dios y en recibir la salvación.

Sin embargo, ¿es esto lo que la Biblia enseña? En nuestro estudio de hoy, haremos simplemente preguntas y la Biblia nos proveerá las respuestas a la palabra de Dios escrita en la Biblia. De esta manera, no dependeremos de ninguna opinión personal, sino que en las verdades del Señor Dios.

¿Es realmente necesaria la membresía a la Iglesia establecida por el Señor Jesucristo para ser salvo en el Día del Juicio? Según la Biblia ¿cómo de importante es la Iglesia establecida por el Señor Jesucristo para la salvación de la gente?

A Él sea la gloria para siempre por ese magistral plan de salvación para la iglesia por medio de Jesucristo

[Efesios 3:21 Biblia Al Día]

Hermano Juan Fisher: El Apóstol Pablo enseña que la Iglesia es el magistral plan de salvación de Dios.

¿Y cuál es la Iglesia que el Señor Jesucristo estableció y cuál es el magistral plan de salvación de nuestros Dios?

Todos los que pertenecemos a la Iglesia De Cristo, debemos alabarlo por siempre. Amén,”

[Efesios 3:21 Traducción en Lenguaje Actual]

Hermano Juan Fisher: La Iglesia De Cristo es el magistral plan de salvación del Señor Dios. Ojalá y nuestros oyentes se hayan dado cuenta de que nosotros, los miembros de la Iglesia De Cristo no inventamos estos hechos verídicos. Son los apóstoles, que son verdaderos mensajeros, los que testifican que la Iglesia De Cristo es el magistral plan de salvación de Dios por medio de nuestro Señor Jesucristo. Este magistral plan es de Dios. ¿Se fijaron?

El Apóstol Pablo estaba incluido en ese magistral plan porque él dijo, “todos los que pertenecemos a la Iglesia De Cristo”. Como un Administrador de la verdadera Iglesia estaba convenciendo a los miembros de aquel entonces que esta era una de las razones por la cual no deberíamos dejar de alabar al nuestro Señor Dios. ¿Verdad que esta es la meta de nuestros objetivos al presente?

¿Cómo se puede cumplir el magistral plan de salvación de Dios para la Iglesia De Cristo? ¿Qué quiere el Señor Dios que hagan todos a través del Señor Jesucristo, el Salvador?

Cuando consultamos con la Biblia podemos ver que fue el Apóstol Pablo también quien nos enseña sobre cómo se puede cumplir el magistral plan de salvación de Dios para la Iglesia De Cristo en nosotros. Escuchen la declaración del Apóstol Pablo en este versículo.

nos mostró el misterio de su plan. Estaba de acuerdo con lo que quería hacer. Era lo que había planeado por medio de Cristo.

[Efesios 1:9 traducido de New International Version]

Hermano Juan Fisher: En este versículo el Apóstol Pablo declara que esto “era lo que el Señor Dios había planeado por medio de nuestro Señor Jesucristo Cristo porque esto estaba de acuerdo con lo que Él quería hacer”.

Por lo tanto, todos los que quieren ser salvos deben aceptar que la Iglesia De Cristo es el magistral plan de salvación de nuestro Señor Dios. ¿Qué quiere el Señor Dios que hagan todos a través del Señor Jesucristo, el Salvador?

con miras a una buena administración en el cumplimiento de los tiempos, es decir, de reunir todas las cosas en Cristo, tanto las que están en los cielos, como las que están en la tierra. En Él

[Efesios 1:10 La Biblia de las Américas]

Hermano Juan Fisher: El plan de Dios es “de reunir todas las cosas en el Señor Jesucristo”. ¿Cómo se puede reunir la gente en el Señor Jesucristo en cumplimiento del plan de salvación de nuestro Señor Dios?

En cuanto a ustedes, ustedes son el cuerpo de Cristo e individualmente son miembros de él.

Porque así como el cuerpo humano es uno y sin embargo, tiene muchas partes, y todas sus partes, muchas como son, constituyen un solo cuerpo, así sucede con la Iglesia de Cristo.

[1 Corintios 12:27 & 12 traducido de Weymouth New Testament]

Hermano Juan Fisher: Según esta declaración, en cumplimiento del plan de salvación del Señor Dios, la gente se puede reunir en el Señor Jesucristo cuando individualmente se convierten en miembros de un solo cuerpo, que es la Iglesia De Cristo.

Sin embargo, la mayoría o todos los escuchan esta declaración, quieren apropiarse para sí mismos de esta gran bendición llegando a la conclusión de que es por lo que ellos también están incluidos en el magistral plan de salvación.

Queridos amigos, la salvación no está basada en la opinión o mucho menos en conclusiones erróneas. Estamos seguros de que los que tienen esta mentalidad están equivocados en su conclusión que han hecho sin analizar bien esta declaración. A los que se les estaba dirigiendo la palabra eran aquellos que obedecieron convirtiéndose individualmente en miembros de un solo cuerpo que es la Iglesia De Cristo.

¿Por qué cuando una persona se une a la Iglesia De Cristo, se cumple en él el plan de salvación de Dios?

Porque un esposo está a cargo de su esposa de la misma manera que Cristo está a cargo de su cuerpo, la Iglesia. (¡Dio su vida para cuidarla y ser su Salvador!)

[Efesios 5:23 traducido de The Living Bible]

Hermano Juan Fisher: Así que, cuando una persona se une a la Iglesia De Cristo, en él se cumple el plan de salvación de Dios porque es la Iglesia que el Salvador Jesucristo salvará. La Biblia nos asegura que Cristo dio Su vida por la Iglesia para salvarla Hay algunos que, al escuchar esta declaración del Apóstol Pablo, nos acusan de que estamos diciendo que la Iglesia es el Salvador. ¿Qué se les olvida a los que nos acusan de esto? Que nosotros no hicimos esta declaración. Que solamente estamos dándole voz a la palabra de Dios.

Y, de hecho, nunca enseñamos que la Iglesia es el Salvador. Todos sabemos muy bien que Cristo es el Salvador. Lo que sí enseñamos es que, lo que el Señor Jesucristo salvará es la Iglesia porque es lo que está escrito en la Biblia.

¿Cuál es la Iglesia por la cual dio Cristo Su vida?

Por tanto, tengan cuidado de ustedes mismos, y de todo el rebaño sobre el cual los ha puesto el espíritu santo como supervisores para apacentar la Iglesia De Cristo, la cual Él compró con su sangre,

[Hechos 20:28 traducido de Lamsa]

Hermano Juan Fisher: Cualquiera que realmente quiera ser salvo debe aceptar y creer la enseñanza de la Biblia que el Señor Dios tiene un magistral plan de salvación. Para beneficiarse de ese plan, uno necesita convertirse en miembro de la Iglesia De Cristo. ¿Qué más prueba que el Señor Dios quiere que todos se conviertan en miembros de la Iglesia De Cristo para ser salvos?

Escuche por favor, a la luz de las Escrituras, el por qué nuestro Señor Dios lleva a la gente a la Iglesia De Cristo.

Porque Él nos libró del dominio de las tinieblas y nos trasladó al reino de su Hijo amado, en quien tenemos redención: el perdón de los pecados.

[Colosenses 1:13-14 La Biblia de las Américas]

Hermano Juan Fisher: El Apóstol Pablo enseñó que el Señor Dios traslada a la gente de las tinieblas al reino de Su Hijo. ¿Por qué? Porque este reino tiene redención. ¿Cuál es la importancia de la redención? Significa el perdón de los pecados.

¿Cuál es la importancia de ser redimidos y perdonados de los pecados a través de la sangre del Señor Jesucristo?

Así que ciertamente la sangre de Cristo puede hacer mucho, mucho más. Cristo se ofreció a sí mismo a través del Espíritu eterno como un sacrificio perfecto a Dios. Su sangre nos limpiará por completo de las maldades que hemos hecho. Su sangre nos purificará hasta en nuestro corazón. Somos purificados para que podamos adorar (servir) al Dios viviente.

[Hebreos 9:14 traducido de Easy-to-Read Version]

Hermano Juan Fisher: La Biblia dice, “Su sangre nos purificará … para que podamos adorar (servir) al Dios viviente.” Por eso, ya que el Señor Jesucristo redimió la Iglesia De Cristo, sus miembros recibieron el derecho de rendir el verdadero servicio y adoración al Señor Dios.

Adorar y servir al Señor Dios es el deber inherente del hombre porque el Señor Dios nos creó para este propósito. Sin embargo, debido al pecado, la gente perdió este derecho, y fue puesto bajo el juicio de Dios. Todos los pecadores serán castigados en el Día del Juicio.

Por lo tanto, la membresía a la Iglesia De Cristo es muy importante. Para obtener el derecho de servir y adorar al Señor Dios y ser salvos del juicio de Dios, la gente necesita unirse a la Iglesia De Cristo.

Soy el Hermano Juan Fisher. Gracias por estar con nosotros en nuestro estudio de El Mensaje.

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Is God Leading You Into a Relationship?

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Is God Leading

You Into a Relationship?

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Martin Zerrudo: So let’s set the stage. You like them. They like you. You’re both members of the Church Of Christ and are of age to start the courting process. What do you do? Are things moving too fast? Too slow? Do things feel easy? And is the relationship progressing naturally? Or does it feel a little forced? What do your friends think? What does your family think? Is God leading you into a relationship? Or is He trying to show you some red flags?

Let’s have a Heart & Soul conversation.

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Martin Zerrudo: Hello, everyone, hope we’re finding you well, and that you and your family continue to be safe and healthy at this time. Today, we’ll be talking about whether God is leading you into a relationship or if you’re seeing something that maybe isn’t there. A lot of our listeners in the past have reached out and asked us to talk about the one. And we definitely have, but today we’ll be focusing more on being aware of whether or not they aren’t the one. Joining us today is Brother Donald Pinnock, a minister of the gospel in the Church Of Christ. Hi, Brother Donald, how are you today?

Brother Donald: Not too bad, Brother Martin. And thank you for having me on the program.

Martin Zerrudo: We always love having you. So we went online and found a couple things people point to as red flags for when you may be forcing a relationship with someone. And here they are. The first one is you talk about them like they’re already your boyfriend or girlfriend, even though you aren’t. Number two, you bend over backwards for them and they never reciprocate. Number three, you defend your relationship to your friends who express concerns. Number four, you make up excuses for why they never call you or text you back right away. And lastly, you tell yourself that they’re going to want a relationship eventually, and that they will change even though they show no signs of it. So Brother Donald, why are so many youth today finding themselves in this predicament where they may be forcing a relationship that isn’t there?

Brother Donald: Well, Brother Martin, there’s so many reasons. For example, there are those who, due to peer pressure, they feel compelled to have a relationship, whether it be an actual one, or, as you mentioned an imagined one, since most of their friends already have a boyfriend or girlfriend. Others may really want to have a meaningful relationship with someone. However, they’re just too fearful of approaching that individual. Of course, they’re afraid of rejection. Thus, they imagine or just assume that the other person has the same feelings for them. And they leave it at that. On the part of the females or as we call sisters in the Church, they may feel attracted to a brother, but in fear of being labeled as too forthcoming or just too aggressive, they resort to telling themselves that the individual they have a crush on has the same feelings or sentiment for them. In order to avoid creating such a scenario, however, it is very important that members of the Church keep in mind the following tenet or teaching of the Bible. And we can read the following in Proverbs 19:14:

Houses and wealth are inherited from parents, but a prudent wife is from the LORD.

[Proverbs 19:14 New International Version]

Church Of Christ members then are taught to ask God for everything that they need, including when it comes to a suitable or prudent wife, and in fact, husband for that matter. So in order to avoid creating an awkward circumstance, due to a perceived interest of a brother or sister of the faith, and of course, vice versa, they should conduct what is called a devotional prayer, by which they can ask God to clearly show unto them who would eventually be an appropriate spouse.

Martin Zerrudo: Is it different for men than it is for women? You know, of course, times are changing, expectations in society are shifting and certain traditions may have changed, but as members of the Church Of Christ, who should take charge in asserting feelings and making intentions known, and what happens if things don’t work out?

Brother Donald: That’s a very good series of questions, Brother Martin. As we know in society, normally, it would be the male who would approach the female to express his intent. However, we can see shifting social norms. And that is why now if a female is attracted to a male, she may take the initiative to express her feelings to him. In the Church it is most likely that the male or the brother would express his intent to the sister to establish a relationship. But even during those initial stages, the following Bible teaching is taken into account. In Ephesians 6:2-3 it states:

“Respect your father and mother” is the first commandment that has a promise added: “so that all may go well with you, and you may live a long time in the land.”

[Ephesians 6:2-3 Today’s English Version]

To show proper respect to the parents, then, male and female members of the Church, who feel mutually compelled to get to know each other better, would approach their respective parents to ask permission first. Considering that the husband is the head of the wife, and we can read that in Ephesians 5:23, it would be the brother who would first approach the parents of the sister, whom he intends to court, to ask permission. But he, along with the sister, they should have a righteous purpose, Brother Martin, when it comes to courting one another, as we can glean from the following citation: 2 Timothy 2:22:

Flee also youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

[2 Timothy 2:22 New King James Version]

This is why Church members are not supposed to date just for the sake of dating, or to pursue satisfying youthful lust. That is why, especially on the part of the brother, he should conduct himself in the following manner. Psalm 119:9:

How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word.

[Psalm 119:9 New International Version]

The brothers should have a pure intent when it comes to courting a sister and not intend to take any undue advantage of her. The couple should treat each other respectfully, by both of them heeding the teachings of God when it comes to their relationship. Now, if I can add, Brother Martin, if in spite of the best and the purest intentions, that the brother and the sister find that they are incompatible, well, they should mutually agree to stop seeing each other and inform the respective parents of their decision. Now, of course, depending on the amount of time invested during courting, there will be a certain level of sadness and even heartbreak may be experienced at least by one, if not both the male and female or the brother and the sister. Of course, conversing with family and friends would definitely aid in mending a broken heart. All the more, however, we should pray to God, because He’s more than capable, of course, of doing the following for us. As we can read here in Psalm 34:15,17-19 New International Version:

The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their cry; … The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles. The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. The righteous person may have many troubles, but the LORD delivers him from them all;

[Psalms 34:15, 17-19 New International Version]

So it is very clear, Brother Martin, that the Lord our God is more than capable to help one heal after experiencing the emotional pain of a romantic breakup.

Martin Zerrudo: So ultimately, Brother Donald, how can we determine if God doesn’t want us to be with someone?

Brother Donald: Well, we mentioned earlier the importance of conducting that devotional prayer, asking God to guide us to who would be a suitable spouse for us. It is possible that we could meet a brother or sister in the Church, but if during their getting to know each other, or their courting, there are repeated issues, arguments, misunderstandings, and a general disharmony, then it should be fairly obvious that the couple are incompatible. Again, it would be best for both parties to mutually part ways and continue to do their part in preserving what we call as the love of the brotherhood in spite of not being connected romantically.

Martin Zerrudo: Right. I remember, Brother Donald, you know, when I was younger, I was in a relationship and it didn’t work out and of course I was broken-hearted, was very sad and you know, you feel like oh man the world’s coming to an end because this person who I cared about so much who, you know, cared about me—I guess we don’t have a future together. And in my mindset at that time in my late teens, it felt so final, it felt like this is it. Never gonna find love again. I’m gonna be alone forever because it didn’t work out with this one person. And then you know, fast forward to today. That person is happily married. I’m happily married, very cordial when we see each other at the chapel. And it just goes to show exactly what you’re talking about that the focus is on, you know, really trying to pray and read about what God is showing you. And if it doesn’t work out, to maintain that love for the brotherhood that’s so important. And I’m happy to be able to see that it, you know, it truly does pan out so long as you put your faith and trust in God, even if the relationship doesn’t end up moving forward.

Brother Donald: Well, you know, when it comes to, especially experiencing what we imagine as love in our teenage years or young adulthood, and it doesn’t work out? Well, we can really say that the emotional impact is very hurting for many people. It takes quite some time in order to recover. It feels as if, in the midst of that breakup, as if the world is just imploding upon oneself. And it really takes some time to emotionally heal, and get on with life. But like you said, especially through prayer and trusting in God, then He’ll help us to heal. We can get along, we learned from our experience, and God be willing just like what happened to you and others, they eventually meet Mr. or Mrs. Right. And it is really to happily live ever after. It doesn’t mean to say of course, there’s no challenges. When it comes to marriage and living in this world there’ll always be challenges. But you know, there’s the right chemistry, and we still continue to trust God when we’re married to our spouse, and God is there to help us over those, those rough patches.

Martin Zerrudo: Definitely. Now that we know how to read some of those warning signs or red flags, Brother Donald, how do we know, you know, conversely, how do we know if God wants you to be with someone? Well, how do we know that, hey, this is your sign right here, they’re right in front of you, they’re standing in front of you ready to go?

Brother Donald: Well, we won’t see a burning bush, for example. In fact, that would be ideal, but being members of the Church Of Christ, it is our faith that God is going to guide us in a way that we should go or the path that we should take in our life. In fact, we can read that in Psalm 31:1 ,3:

I come to you, LORD, for protection; never let me be defeated. You are a righteous God; save me, I pray! … You are my refuge and defense; guide me and lead me as you have promised.

[Psalm 31:1, 3 Today’s English Version]

So again, it shows the importance of prayer, Brother Martin, because through prayer, we can ask God to guide us in every aspect of our life, not just when it comes to our education, including when it comes to the one whom we could be potentially spending the rest of our life together. If there’s a chemistry and compatibility between the two, if they for example, find an easiness being together. And these and other feelings, they don’t dissipate, but rather they continue to grow even more prominent through the passage of time, then these are very strong indications that we have met the one for us. That is why it is imperative that a couple know each other well. And this can only happen through expending a significant amount of time and effort when it comes to the relationship. In the Church, our romantic relationship, of course, is with the intent that God be willing it will lead to marriage. And we know that marriage is a lifelong commitment. That is why great care and patience has to be taken to avoid a greater and lasting heartbreak of getting married just for the sake of it. Just because for example, a sister feels her biological clock is ticking or a brother, he sees that his peers are already married, so he needs to get married, and a brother or sister they meet one another and perhaps just after a few months are already talking about marriage, when in truth, they don’t really know each other well enough. And that’s why it cannot be overstressed the importance of really getting to know an individual well virtually on all levels in order for us to really find out if we have that strong basis to be able to commit to one another. And again, this is for a lifetime. So, great care, again, patience has to be taken to avoid a greater and lasting heartbreak of getting married just for the sake of it. And then through the passage of time we find out that we’re going to be struggling to commit to that commandment of God that when it comes to married couples, they should remain joined together till death do they part.

Martin Zerrudo: Now when someone says, Brother Donald, if God wants you to be with someone, He will make it happen. How does a member of the Church Of Christ understand that, if He wants it to happen, it’ll happen?

Brother Donald: Well, the Lord our God wants the very best for His chosen people. In Jeremiah 29:11, God Himself makes known through the prophet:

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

[Jeremiah 29:11 New International Version]

Because of this, when it comes to us members of the Church Of Christ, we really have to entrust ourselves to God, because we understand according to the many teachings, and also most especially when it comes to the fulfillment of many prophecies that we belong to God. And when God says, I know the plans I have for you, the you there being referred to are His people. And what, again, are the plans of God? He says, “Plans to prosper you, and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” This is the very reason why when it comes to members of the Church Of Christ, they’re not going to rely upon their so-called abilities or their intelligence, or their so-called wisdom that they may have gained through education. They’re not going to place their wholehearted hope and trust when it comes to their fellow men. Even if when it comes to those connections or people they know they are in positions of influence and power, a member of the Church Of Christ is going to place their wholehearted hope and trust in the power and the ability of the One who created them: they’re going to place it in God. That is why when it comes to finding the most suitable partner, as a spouse for us, again, that is the very reason why we should place our trust in God and we should pray unto Him, and God in turn is going to steer the course of our life.

Martin Zerrudo: We want to thank you so much, Brother Donald, for that spiritual guidance and advice for those wonderful verses and really putting into context some of these questions that our listeners have. For our audience members out there, take the time to really reflect on the things that we heard today and try and see, really see: what is God trying to tell you? Is this something that He wants you to be in? Or is it not? And at the end of the day, of course, based off of the verses, trusting in God will always lead us to the right answer. So thank you, again, so much, Brother Donald, for joining us today. We always appreciate your wonderful advice.

Brother Donald: Well, thank you so much, Brother Martin, I truly enjoy myself on this program, discussing important matters like this with you. And again, with God’s mercy maybe when it comes to our listeners, especially those who are in this stage of their life, that they are looking for that significant other, that they will abide by these decrees or these tenets of the Lord our God. And again, you know, don’t rush into marriage, because it is a lifetime commitment. Better if, for example, during the courting period of a relationship, and that there are so many upheavals and it really points that, you know, there is a strong incompatibility there, even though it may be painful, better the pain that will be for a short period of time, instead of the pain of getting married because we insisted upon it, but then having to face that pain until as we read earlier, death do us part. So again, let’s trust God, follow His decrees, and God is the One who’s going to guide us.

Martin Zerrudo: That’s fantastic. Thank you so much for that, Brother Donald. To our listeners, please continue to follow our hashtag on Instagram, #heartandsoulconversations to stay up to date with all things Heart and Soul. That’s it from us today. We hope we were able to help, hope we were able to connect and hope you’ll join us next time ready to listen with all your heart and soul. Take care.

Say Something Nice

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Say Something Nice

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Martin Zerrudo: When was the last time someone said something nice to you? When was the last time you said something nice to someone else? What did they say? How did it make you feel? Is it something that happens often? Or maybe not often enough? Can a few simple words of kindness actually change people’s lives?

Let’s have a Heart & Soul conversation.

[Show open]

[Heart & Soul Listeners]

Not to be cheesy, but thanks for being the best brother that I could ask for.

Love you mom and dad!

My boy best friend. I love you, dude. I’m grateful for you. Even though I don’t show it. Thank you for introducing me to my wife, and being my oldest friend.

[Music Transition]

Martin Zerrudo: Hey, everyone, hope you’re all doing well and are safe and healthy at home. We’re going to start off with a recent study that shows that if you say something nice to someone, you can instantaneously improve their way of life.

Here’s what the National Institute of Physiological Sciences in Japan has to say:

“Research shows receiving a compliment can enhance performance, social interaction, positivity in relationships, and increase general happiness. Not bad for something that’s completely free and takes literally seconds to do. Now with all those benefits and with such little effort involved, you would think complimenting someone or having a good thing to say about someone should happen a little bit more often”

But does it? Well. Here’s an article from the Huffington Post with their take on it:

“With all the angst and frustration, a kind word could be the difference between holding on and giving up. Yet, society glamorizes ‘Mean Girls’ and bullying culture. From celebrities to athletes to our school children, we blame the victims of bullying for not standing up. And we incentivize bullies for showing strength. We shamed those that have less or cannot keep up with the Joneses.”

And if you couple that with a pandemic, where studies show 1 in 3 people right now are suffering from depression or anxiety as a direct result of COVID-19, it’s a pretty bleak world out there, which is why we wanted to highlight a social media post we created back in January of 2020, right before this all started. We asked you, our audience, to show a little bit of love. To surprise someone by saying something nice about them and tagging them in the comments. We thought the power of a kind word was something they could really use because according to becomingminimalist.com:

“a kind word can speak power to someone’s life. It can inspire, it can motivate, and it can provide strength to someone who can’t find it within themselves.”

And that’s exactly what you all did. From random nice things to meaningful words from the heart. Here’s what you had to say.

[Heart & Soul Listeners]

Thank you for always listening to me when I need someone to vent to. I really admire everything you do for everyone around you. But especially our District. Whenever I start getting lazy, you really are my inspiration to be better.

Thanks for being my older sister and my role model. Even when I get on your last nerve, you still tolerate me. So that’s nice. You were the one who taught me how to be active and strong through example, and you’re the one whom I know I can confide in when I’m lost. Because I’m always lost. Sorry about that.

My best friend, you stayed with me during my ups and downs, and you’re truly an amazing friend to talk to. You were always there when I had no one to talk to until this day. I pray that we get to see each other someday and talk about the craziest things from the distance between California and Guam. Thank you for everything, Bestie. Love you.

I respect you so much for being an organist. I know it’s not easy, squeezing in personal organ practice time with your busy schedule. Seeing you practice super early in the morning and late night. Even if you only get a few hours of sleep is a dedication I very much respect. You inspire me to want to do the same. The love you feel when you play is evident. And I hope to feel that too someday.

You always wowed me with your growth as a woman. Your heart is pure and you have the spirit of a warrior. I’m proud to be your sister. Be the wise and kind woman that you ought to be because that will help you withstand every trial that you will face and battles that you have to face alone. But keep in mind, I’m always cheering for you.

Martin Zerrudo: A kind word can even be used to express and even share our faith.

[Heart & Soul Listeners]

Your ever growing faith gives me strength, especially now that I’m feeling weaker. You rekindle the fire in me to keep going. I appreciate your kindness, care and reminders to me. And I pray that God blesses you in every way for a bright future that allows you to serve Him without hindrances.

Martin Zerrudo: Joining us now is Bro. Donald Pinnock, a minister of the gospel in the Church Of Christ. Hello, Bro. Donald.

Bro. Donald: Hello, Bro. Martin, and thank you for the invitation.

Martin Zerrudo: Thank you so much for joining us, Bro. Donald, I want to start off by saying something nice about you. Thank you for always being humble yet strong. I remember as a young teen, you were our minister in the local congregation of Scarborough, and you walked with such poise and grace, but you never drew attention to yourself. And I thought, wow, he’s so, he’s so humble. But when it came to preaching and being a good leader to us spiritually, it was always so very inspiring and strong. And so I just wanted to say thank you for always being so humble, yet strong, as a spiritual leader in the Church Of Christ.

Bro. Donald: Well, thank you for saying that Bro. Martin. I don’t really have a response to that. I can’t say, you know, perhaps you were delusional when you’re younger. But yet, in fact, since this episode is about kind words, well, you started it off on the right track by saying what you just said. In turn, what can I say? I am very, very happy to know you, somebody who’s extremely talented, and thinks outside the box, I don’t know if you’ve ever thought inside the box.

Martin Zerrudo: Uh, no.

Bro. Donald: Yes, really, really glad to know you, as someone who I can have very, very entertaining conversations with, and at the same time learn from because age is not proof that one is wise. One can always learn from others. As I say, nobody knows everything. But everybody knows something. So if you’re ready to listen, you can learn from another and I’m very glad to learn from you.

Martin Zerrudo: Thank you so much, Bro. Donald. Now speaking of saying something nice. Has anyone said something to you that really positively affected your way of life?

Bro. Donald: Definitely. An incident comes to mind. And this happened many, many years in fact, decades ago, when I was going through a very, very rough patch in life. In fact, my life in ways was going in the wrong direction. And that’s when a friend of a friend noticed this. Noticed that I was also feeling down in the doldrums. And she took the time to talk to me. And in fact, talking to her turned out to be one of the most pivotal conversations I’ve ever had in my entire life. It virtually lit a fire within me and changed the direction of the course of my life.

Just the positivity, the encouragement, and “you can do it” comments. It boosted me so much that when it comes to the effects of those kind but inspiring words that were spoken with so much love and also sincerity, well, the effects of those words, they continue to reverberate even until my present day.

Martin Zerrudo: And why are words so powerful in affecting people?

Bro. Donald: You know, the proper words at the right time can invoke an emotional response that is for the betterment of the listener. But it’s not just the words per se, but also the feeling, the sentiment, the emotion behind those words. In fact, the Bible teaches this in Ephesians 4:29:

Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.

[Ephesians 4:29 New International Version]

You mentioned earlier, Bro. Martin, that so many people are lacking that human touch, not just physically but also emotionally. Since especially now they’re being deprived of social interaction due to the lockdown, stay-at-home protocols being implemented by government bodies all around the world. Virtual or digital interaction, it can satisfy a segment or portion of that emotional need, but never ever to the level of when you’re actually in the same physical space with another. But even so, sincere words whether spoken face to face with an individual or online using social media platforms, those sincere words are at a premium at this time, so many people need to feel loved. And this is why the Church Of Christ members all throughout the world, they’re reaching out not only to their fellow brethren but to everyone around them.

Martin Zerrudo: Now, what words should we turn to when we feel this way? You know, there’s that question as well of, of connection and authenticity. You may see it and you may hear it on social media online. But what if you don’t know those people? What if you don’t believe what they’re saying? What if it’s hard for you to take the sincerity from it? Where should we turn to in those times of trial?

Bro. Donald: Well, again, those sincere and affectionate words, they are important to combat feelings of loneliness, and if one is getting down or desperate. However, when one is really going through severe trials in life, there are no better words than those written in the Bible. And a very good example of this is mentioned by the Lord Jesus Christ recorded here in John 16:33:

I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have [perfect] peace and confidence. In the world you have tribulation and trials and distress and frustration; but be of good cheer [take courage; be confident, certain, undaunted]! For I have overcome the world. [I have deprived it of power to harm you and have conquered it for you.]

[John 16:33 Amplified Bible]

This is what the members of the Church Of Christ have been reminded of, that through our Lord Jesus Christ, they may have peace and confidence in the midst of those fiery difficulties, of those trials, of those frustrations. That is a really heartwarming promise, considering the world which we are now living in.

Martin Zerrudo: And what words would you have for our audience, Bro. Donald? You know, we have listeners all over the world who could use a little bit of inspiration, a little bit of sincere, authentic kindness. What would you say to them?

Bro. Donald: Well, regardless of who you are, or where you may be living, whether you’re married, or you’re living alone, be you young or old, we only have the sincerest of words and thoughts for all of you. We pray that you’re going to be kept safe from the ravages of this pandemic, that you are going to remain confident, positively minded, you’re going to remain jovial in the midst of all of this chaos. So, our dear listeners, keep on smiling, because someone does love you. The Church Of Christ members love one another, and they also love their neighbors. The very reason why, in expression of our love, we continue to extend that invitation for all of you to know why we draw strength and encouragement from the words of God that we believe in and live by. So do not despair, dear friends, even though yes, since the beginning of 2020 until now, life has been extremely difficult, extremely challenging. And even though we hear of vaccines being dispersed, at the same time, when it comes to a return to some level of normalcy that we enjoyed before the outbreak of this pandemic, it could still be a long way off.

But let’s be thankful for what we have, and not be so down when it comes to what we don’t have. Find time to smile, find time for yourself, and find time for others. That as we receive kind words, then in turn, we can also express kind words to those around us. And virtually together we can get through this safely. And most especially for us, members of the Church Of Christ, we can continue to give praise to our Creator.

Martin Zerrudo: I want to thank you so much for joining us, Bro. Donald. And again to our listeners, I just want to echo what Bro. Donald said, you know, stay hopeful. We’re in this together. Though we may be physically distant, we remain spiritually united. And for those who are not members of the Church Of Christ, who may be listening and this podcast was shared with you, the most effective and sincere and most powerful way we could express our words to be of help to you positively is to just learn more about the Church Of Christ. And like Bro. Donald said, we guarantee it is something that will change your life. And so we want to thank you all for joining us.

Please continue to follow us on our hashtag on Instagram, #heartandsoulconversations to stay up to date with all things Heart & Soul. That’s it from us today. We hope we were able to help, we hope we were able to connect and we hope you’ll join us next time ready to listen with all of your heart and soul. Oh, and say something nice to someone today. They just might need it. Take care.

Navigating Transitions in Life with God

Change can be difficult.

New responsibilities at work? Big move across the country? Becoming a parent? Leaving family? Loss of a loved one? Making new friendships and growing out of relationships?

Big or small, transitions in life are tough and can take a toll on your well-being. So, what’s the best way to handle changes in your life?

Finding the right type of support

I just googled how to handle life’s transition and the common advice is to “seek support.”

In today’s digital world, most people would take that as an invitation to keep searching online. In fact, 90 percent of teens and young adults with symptoms of depression said they’ve gone online for information about mental health issues.

When I scroll through social media I see a bunch of public figures providing mental health tips, encouragement, and several “I’m with you in this” type of posts which attract a great amount of likes, comments, saves, and follows.

positive sayings from IG — Source: instagram.com/theopeninvite & instagram.com/derrickstruggle

Not gonna lie, some of these posts make me feel a little better but only for a quick second. I don’t feel braver.

There has to be more than this, right?!

There is!

In my life and in the stories I’m about to share with you, God’s presence has been the game changer during critical moments of transitions. You know the ones I’m talking about —the near impossible situations with the rescue that comes in such unexpected ways, the ordinary life events that come with valuable lessons to anyone willing to pay attention—the ones that remind you that your situation, while difficult, is not impossible.

As a content creator at incmedia.org, I’ve had a front row seat to the many ways that people have been able to turn setbacks into opportunities, reframe major life transitions through faith— all with God in their life.

Here are a few of my favorites.

Coping with major life changes the right way

Before having a relationship with God, Mike Russell felt stuck in life. He was a high school dropout with no future because he had no support system and was involved with drug dealers, but it all turned around when he was introduced to the Church Of Christ.

“Since I became more and more active in the Church, I started seeing more and more opportunities—just doors opening up on their own. I had to get my GED and I went through my certification programs and I was able to get that and secure a pretty sweet job that takes care of me.”

Watch Mike’s story as he shares how finding God changed his life.

Learning to embrace change with God

The sudden move from Guatemala to Mexico City put a lot of stress on Angie Fisher. Leaving her best friends, classmates, and her comfort zone seemed unfair and impossible to navigate.

“Although life at that moment was still hard to bear, I now understood that I was not alone in all of this. And slowly, life started to come together little by little. I could notice the blessings that I was receiving in my life. But all the more I realized that with God’s help, He does not let you sink in these situations, even if you don’t know how to swim.”

Watch Angie’s Faith Speaks about learning to embrace change by trusting God.

Seeing God’s plan during a difficult transition

When Tawanda Cochrane lost her mom she was heartbroken and wasn’t sure how she would fill the void, but God had a plan.

“He answers prayers. He knew how close me and my mom were. After she passed, I was back on that downward spiral. And I just kept praying, God help, help me. I wanted a mother and my mom was gone. Sister Rose is kind of like being that mother figure and she made me feel comfortable. I talked to her about anything and everything like I would with my mom.”

Allowing God to open your mind to new possibilities

After learning her son was autistic, Emirick Haro felt devastated because she thought her dreams for her son would no longer be achieved…but after seeking God’s help, she noticed how God opened her mind to new possibilities.

“We prayed. We prayed really hard, and we changed our prayers from, “Please don’t let Russell be autistic,” to “Please help us to understand Your plan and give us the wisdom and the strength to execute it.” Literally the next day, someone came and told me about a holistic doctor in San Diego who has had success with autistic patients. Someone else had referred me to this innovative Speech Therapist who suggested that we remove dairy from his diet. We were getting advice left and right and my research was becoming more fruitful. We rolled up our sleeves and we got to work. Now if you think I’m going to tell you that my son is cured of autism, hello there is no cure to autism. But I will tell you how amazing my son is and how kind God is.”

Watch Emirick’s Faith Speaks about raising an autistic child.

You don’t have to deal with life’s transitions alone

All these examples prove that having God as your support system makes going through life’s transitions a little less painful. If you want to hear more stories of how people have been able to navigate life’s changes with God by their side, check out the Making Changes podcast.

These stories have also made me look back at my own life and reflect on how I dealt with changes in my life. Moving to San Francisco from Hawaii by myself was scary because I was homesick, (semi) broke, and ready to call it quits after only four months. My new friends were helpful and my family (back home) continued to cheer me on, but I found courage through prayer. God opened up opportunities for me to stay and now I have my dream job.

I have always bookmarked that phase in my life as “my biggest leap,” but in retrospect, my legs weren’t strong enough…God definitely carried me through that one.

And I believe God can carry you through it too, whatever that “it” is in your life. You don’t have to go through it alone or find temporary inspirational fixes through social media posts because having God means giving Him the opportunity to step in and see what He can do in our life.

Have you considered involving God in your life? What is holding you back from living a life filled with God’s blessings? If you don’t know how to start and need some support, just ask.

About the Writer:

Jan Valerio is a staff writer at INCMedia.org and considers it her dream job because she helps to create content that proves God exists in our lives. Born and raised in Hawaii, she continues to wear slippers even during the Bay Area winters.

La Clave Para Conocer Realmente a Dios

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¿Cómo conozco a Dios? ¿Cómo me ayuda la fe a conocer a Dios y conducirme a la salvación? Aprende con nosotros mientras estudiamos sobre la fe en la Biblia

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La Clave Para Conocer Realmente A Dios

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Hermano Daryll: Hola queridos televidentes y bienvenidos de nuevo. Soy Daryll Domingo y están viendoEl Mensaje.

En nuestro episodio anterior, la Santa Biblia nos explicó que no todas las religiones hoy en el mundo son reconocidas por Dios. Él quiere que le sirvamos, de acuerdo con Su voluntad y mandatos.

Sin embargo, queridos amigos en la era cristiana, ¿cómo puede uno demostrar que conoce o reconoce a Dios? ¿es suficiente simplemente conocerle?

Vamos a consultar la Biblia para que nos ayude a responder esta pregunta y no nuestra propia opinión. Leamos aquí en Primera Juan 2:3,4:

Y en esto sabemos que hemos llegado a conocerle: si guardamos sus mandamientos. El que dice: Yo he llegado a conocerle, y no guarda sus mandamientos, es un mentiroso y la verdad no está en él

[Primera Juan 2:3,4 La Biblia de las Américas]

Hermano Daryll: ¿Cómo puede uno demostrar que conoce o reconoce a Dios? Es por medio de guardar y obedecer los mandamientos de Dios. Reconocer a Dios es obedecer Sus enseñanzas.

¿Cómo llama la Biblia los que dicen conocer a Dios pero no obedecen Sus mandamientos ? Son mentirosos según la Biblia.

Por eso, mis queridos amigos, no queremos ser considerados como mentirosos en la vista de nuestro Todopoderoso Dios. Por lo tanto, ¿cómo podemos probar también nuestro amor a Dios ?

Porque este es el amor de Dios: que guardemos sus mandamientos, y sus mandamientos no son gravosos.

[Primera Juan 5:3 La Biblia de las Américas]

Hermano Daryll: El amor por Dios es obedecer Sus mandamientos. Los que no obedecen los mandamientos de Dios no aman a Dios.

Las otras religiones dicen que se puede obtener la salvación por medio de la fe sola, ¿es esto verdad?

¿De qué sirve, hermanos míos, si alguno dice que tiene fe, pero no tiene obras? ¿Acaso puede esa fe salvarlo?

[Santiago 2:14 La Biblia de las Américas]

Hermano Daryll: Según la Biblia, ¿de qué se aprovechará de la fe sola? ¿Podrá la fe salvarle?

Así también la fe por sí misma, si no tiene obras, está muerta.

[Santiago 2:17 La Biblia de las Américas]

Hermano Daryll: La fe sola está muerta y no puede salvar. Entonces, ¿qué tipo de fe debemos poseer para que seamos salvos?

Ya ves que la fe actuaba juntamente con sus obras, y como resultado de las obras, la fe fue perfeccionada;

[Santiago 2:22 La Biblia de las Américas]

Hermano Daryll: Necesitamos poseer la fe perfecta. ¿Cuál es la fe perfecta? La fe perfecta es el tipo de fe que está acompañada con obras. Necesitamos hacer obras y no creer solamente.

¿Qué debemos hacer para que seamos salvos o podamos entrar en el reino del cielo?

No todo el que me dice: “Señor, Señor”, entrará en el reino de los cielos, sino el que hace la voluntad de mi Padre que está en los cielos.

[Mateo 7:21 La Biblia de las Américas]

Hermano Daryll: De acuerdo con nuestro Señor Jesucristo, debemos hacer la voluntad de Dios para que podamos entrar en el reino de Dios y seamos salvos en el Día del Juicio.

Por lo tanto, debemos renunciar la creencia que la salvación se puede alcanzar por medio de la fe sola – aunque no hay obras. Tal creencia está en contra de las enseñanzas de la Biblia.

La voluntad de Dios, queridos televidentes, es adorarle a Él en la fe perfecta; una fe que está acompañada con obras y está-basada en las enseñanzas que Dios nos ha dado.

En nuestro próximo episodio, queridos televidentes, aprenderemos la verdadera manera de servir a nuestro Señor Dios y la voluntad de nuestro Padre para todos nosotros.

Entra en incmedia.org/espanol para los episodios bajo demanda y aprender más sobre la Iglesia De Cristo.

Soy Daryll Domingo y hasta la próxima.

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