So thou, O son of man, I have set thee a watchman unto the house of Israel; therefore thou shalt hear the word at My mouth, and warn them from Me. When I say unto the wicked, O wicked man, thou shalt surely die; if thou dost not speak to warn the wicked from his way, that wicked man shall die in his iniquity; but his blood will I require at thine hand. Nevertheless, if thou warn the wicked of his way to turn from it; if he do not turn from his way, he shall die in his iniquity; but thou hast delivered thy soul. (Eze 33:7-9)
GOD determined for Ezekiel that he was to be a watchmen to warn His people of their sIn, their rebellion, and their Idolatry. He told Ezekiel that all those that were told would be responsible for their own choices, and Ezekiel would answer for his obedience as well. GOD did not say that Ezekiel would save anyone, nor would he be responsible for those that GOD did not directly send him to warn them. The Israelites had the Word of GOD, and were free to obey or not, knowing that each individual will answer for their sIn, if it is not forgiven by the blood of the Sacrifice given in faith. Those that kept the law, and looked to the Messiah would be saved, those that relied on themselves would perish in their sIns.
The Church is responsible to go and tell the Good News of Jesus Christ, the GOD-Man who humbled Himself and became our Sacrifice. Each of us is to tell all those we can of the Judgment, Justice, Mercy and Love of GOD for all mankind. We preach the Word so that others might hear and be saved. We are accountable for our obedience to GOD's commission and command. The decision is up to those that hear and obey. We can't save them, we can't choose for them, all we can do is tell them and let GOD draw them to Himself.
If you have not yet received Jesus Christ by Faith in His finished work on the Cross of Calvary, GOD wants you to be born again, and enter into a covenant relationship with Him that is real and personal. Jesus loves you and is not willing that you should perish. He wants you to know the Truth and believe that He is GOD and that He gave Himself for you that you might have a brand new life that is abundant and everlasting. Surrender to Him on His terms and receive Him today.
In Christ,
Jefferson Sweet
The Church is responsible to go and tell the Good News of Jesus Christ, the GOD-Man who humbled Himself and became our Sacrifice. Each of us is to tell all those we can of the Judgment, Justice, Mercy and Love of GOD for all mankind. We preach the Word so that others might hear and be saved. We are accountable for our obedience to GOD's commission and command. The decision is up to those that hear and obey. We can't save them, we can't choose for them, all we can do is tell them and let GOD draw them to Himself.
If you have not yet received Jesus Christ by Faith in His finished work on the Cross of Calvary, GOD wants you to be born again, and enter into a covenant relationship with Him that is real and personal. Jesus loves you and is not willing that you should perish. He wants you to know the Truth and believe that He is GOD and that He gave Himself for you that you might have a brand new life that is abundant and everlasting. Surrender to Him on His terms and receive Him today.
In Christ,
Jefferson Sweet
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