What is God's Plan of Salvation?

Hear: Romans 10:17 (KJV) So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

Believe: John 8:24 (KJV) I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your sins: for if ye believe not that I am he, ye shall die in your sins.

Hebrews 11:6 (KJV) But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

Repent:  Matthew 9:13 (KJV) But go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.

Luke 13:3 (KJV) I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.

Luke 5:32 (KJV) I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.

Confess: Matthew 10:32 (KJV) Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven.

Baptism: Acts 2:38 (KJV) Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

Remain Faithful: Revelation 2:10 (KJV) Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.

by Larry Judd

Paul “Bear” Bryant

            I realize that “Alabama” may not be your team.  I also understand that we are NOT glorifying “Bear” Bryant.  I do have a question:  Can you live in the South and never have heard of “Bear” Bryant?  Probably not!

However, a NAME that is above all names if that of JESUS CHRIST!

            Even with all of today’s technology, all the means of communication, all the means of travel, all of the Bibles throughout the world … I imagine that there are people who have never heard of Jesus.  In fact, regarding the 2nd coming, Paul wrote in 2nd Thess. 1: 8, “in flaming fire taking vengeance on those who do not know God and on those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.”

            Luke recorded in Acts 4: 12, regarding Jesus, “Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.”

            Matthew recorded the words of Jesus, “…All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth.  Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age. …”  (Matt. 28: 18 – 20)

            Ever wonder how people could hear and tell you all about “Bear” Bryant, but not JESUS CHRIST?  Brethren, we have work to do in spreading the gospel of JESUS!