Shalom, servant of God.Let us today explore the Gospel the power of God that brings salvation. Our focus will be on the power of the resurrection found in Jesus Christ. This is a vital topic for every believer and non believer alike.
In the Gospel of John, Jesus Himself makes a powerful declaration:
John 5:25–29 (ESV)“Truly, truly, I say to you, an hour is coming, and is now here, when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God, and those who hear will live.For as the Father has life in Himself, so He has granted the Son also to have life in Himself.And He has given Him authority to execute judgment, because He is the Son of Man.Do not marvel at this, for an hour is coming when all who are in the tombs will hear His voiceand come out those who have done good to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil to the resurrection of judgment.”
These verses clearly show that Jesus has been given divine authority not only to give life but also to judge all humanity. The Father, who raises the dead, has granted this same power to the Son.
As it is written earlier in John 5:21:
“For as the Father raises the dead and gives them life, so also the Son gives life to whom He will.”
The Bible speaks of two categories of resurrection:
The Resurrection of Life for those who lived righteously through faith in Christ.
The Resurrection of Judgment for those who rejected God’s truth and lived in sin.
Each person will stand before God and be judged according to their deeds (Revelation 20:12–15). Those not found in the Book of Life will be thrown into the Lake of Fire, which burns with unquenchable fire (Mark 9:43).
One might ask: Why does Jesus raise the wicked only to condemn them? Wouldn’t it be easier to leave them in death and send them to hell from there?
The answer reveals a profound truth: Judgment must be complete, just, and visible.
On that day, the wicked will be resurrected in bodily form with their physical bodies, bones, flesh, eyes, and hearts. They will stand face to face with the Lord and give an account of their lives (Romans 14:10–12). This will not be a spiritual encounter only; it will be a literal, physical judgment before the Great White Throne.
Even the Lake of Fire is not merely for souls it is a place where both body and soul will suffer eternal punishment (Matthew 10:28).
When you reflect deeply on these verses, you’ll discover a critical truth:Resurrection in itself is not the ultimate blessing everyone will be resurrected, both the righteous and the wicked. What matters most is:Why are you being resurrected?
Is your resurrection unto eternal life?Or is it unto eternal condemnation?
There is a resurrection already taking place not of the body, but of the spirit. Right now, many people are hearing the voice of the Son of God through the preaching of the Gospel. Some are being spiritually awakened to eternal life, and others are being awakened only to reject the truth and in doing so, are heading toward judgment.
Ephesians 5:14 (KJV)“Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light.”
Some hear the message, and their hearts are pierced. They recognize their sinful state and repent, receiving new life in Christ. These are resurrected to life they are born again (John 3:3–6), becoming new creations (2 Corinthians 5:17).
But others hear the same message, and though their conscience confirms the truth, they deliberately choose darkness over light:
John 3:19 (ESV)“…the light has come into the world, and people loved the darkness rather than the light because their works were evil.”
These are individuals who are spiritually resurrected not to embrace life, but to face judgment. They have been enlightened, yet refuse to repent.
Even today, many sinners receive the grace of hearing the voice of God in their hearts. They are convicted of sin and even acknowledge that Jesus is the only way to life (John 14:6). Yet, they deliberately continue in rebellion. This is a dangerous state the resurrection they have experienced is not unto life, but unto judgment.
The Apostle Paul, through the Holy Spirit, describes this clearly:
Romans 1:18–32 (ESV)“For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth.For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them… so they are without excuse…They knew God, but did not honor Him as God…Therefore God gave them up to the lusts of their hearts…They exchanged the truth about God for a lie…And since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, God gave them up to a debased mind…”
These people had the light of truth revealed to them, but they chose to walk in rebellion. The light they received did not lead to salvation but to further condemnation.
Just like a doctor who understands the damage of alcohol and tobacco yet still indulges in them, some believers know the truth about sin, even have had visions, dreams, or warnings of hell but they still refuse to repent.
Such individuals are walking in a resurrection of judgment. They have seen the light but rejected it.
Sometimes, God resurrects a person’s career, health, or finances. But if the person remains unchanged spiritually, continuing in sin and pride, then even that “resurrection” is a sign of coming judgment.
Proverbs 1:32 (KJV)“…the prosperity of fools shall destroy them.”
A true resurrection of blessing is one that leads to greater holiness, greater obedience, and a closer walk with God.
If God has been speaking to your heart perhaps many times don’t ignore His voice. Don’t find excuses to justify your sin. Today is the day of salvation (2 Corinthians 6:2).
Jesus welcomes sinners. If you repent, He will forgive completely without hesitation or condemnation. You will become new in His sight.
Once you repent, turn away from all known sin. This is how you experience the resurrection of life in Christ.
Then, obey Jesus by being baptized:
Acts 2:38 (KJV)“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.”
Biblical baptism is immersion in water, in the name of Jesus Christ. After baptism, the Lord will fill you with His Holy Spirit, who will help you overcome sin and guide you into all truth.
Ephesians 5:14“Awake, O sleeper, and arise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.”
So, arise now. Repent. Be baptized. Commit fully to Christ. Let your resurrection be unto life, not unto judgment.
The Lord bless you richly.
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“Understanding God’s Eternal Purpose through Christ”
Shalom, beloved of God. It is by the Lord’s great mercy that we are alive today. Therefore, we must give thanks and continue to learn His word while we still have the opportunity. Today, I invite you to reflect with me on a profound topic from Scripture.“The Dispensation of the Fullness of Time.” What does this mean? When will it happen? What is its relevance to our lives?
Let’s begin with the words of the Apostle Paul:
Ephesians 1:9-11 (NKJV) “Having made known to us the mystery of His will, according to His good pleasure which He purposed in Himself, that in the dispensation of the fullness of the times He might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven and which are on earth in Him. In Him also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestined according to the purpose of Him who works all things according to the counsel of His will.”
In simpler translations, verse 10 is rendered like this:
“When the time is right, God will gather together all things in heaven and on earth under Christ.” (Ephesians 1:10, NLT/ERV)
This reveals that God has a fixed time a “fullness of time” when He will bring together everything, both spiritual and physical, heavenly and earthly, under the Lordship of Jesus Christ.
If we truly know Christ His supremacy and authority then Christianity will not just be a religious label. It will transform how we live. Many today live lukewarm and compromised lives while still identifying as Christians. This reveals a lack of true revelation of who Jesus is, and why He came.
Some only think of Christ as the one who died on the cross, ascended, and is waiting in heaven to return. While these are true, they are incomplete if we don’t understand the greater eternal plan that God is working through Christ.
John 14:2-3 (NIV) “In my Father’s house are many rooms… I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me…”
Jesus came to accomplish a threefold reconciliation:
Originally, the Jews (Israel) were God’s chosen people. Gentiles (non Jews) were alienated and excluded from God’s promises. But through Jesus, we who were once far away have been brought near by His blood.
Ephesians 2:13-19 (NIV) “But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near by the blood of Christ… For He Himself is our peace, who has made the two groups one… His purpose was to create in Himself one new humanity… Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God’s people and members of His household.”
Through Christ, all believers are one no longer separated by ethnicity, heritage, or status. This is a divine privilege and grace!
Sin separated mankind from God. But through Jesus’ sacrificial death, that separation has been removed. We are no longer strangers to God, but children in His house.
2 Corinthians 5:17-19 (NKJV) “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation… Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation…”
Now, believers can enter God’s presence freely no longer needing a human priest to mediate.
Hebrews 10:19 (ESV) “Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus…”
Jesus came not just to save individuals, but to unite creation itself heaven and earth under His authority.
Colossians 1:19-20 (NIV) “For God was pleased to have all His fullness dwell in Him, and through Him to reconcile to Himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through His blood, shed on the cross.”
This cosmic reconciliation is what Paul calls “the dispensation of the fullness of time” when all things will be summed up in Christ.
When Jesus said, “I go to prepare a place for you” (John 14:2), He referred to three key “dwelling places”:
Believers are already seated with Christ in the spiritual realm.
Ephesians 2:6 (NKJV) “…and raised us up together, and made us sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus.”
We await glorified, incorruptible bodies.
1 Corinthians 15:52-53 (NIV) “…we will be changed. For the perishable must clothe itself with the imperishable…”
Our final home is not in “heaven” forever, but on a renewed earth where heaven and earth are joined.
Revelation 21:1-3 (ESV) “Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth… Look! God’s dwelling place is now among the people…”
This is when Christ will unite all things spiritual and physical in Himself.
If you’re not reconciled:
Then how will you share in the fullness of what Christ is preparing?
You can’t inherit the promises of Abraham if you remain disconnected from Christ, the true seed (Galatians 3:29). The time is short. We are near the completion of God’s plan Christ is at the door.
Now is the time to respond to stop straddling between two worlds.
Acts 2:38 (ESV) “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins…”
This is the only New Testament baptism pattern (see also Acts 8:16, 10:48, 19:5). Once you do this, God will give you the gift of the Holy Spirit, who will empower you to walk in truth.
John 16:13 (NIV) “But when He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you into all truth…”
1 Corinthians 2:9 (NKJV) “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man the things which God has prepared for those who love Him.”
These things are offered freely by grace. You don’t need to fill out applications or qualify through worldly means. Christ offers this freely right where you are, now.
Don’t delay. The time of grace is almost over. The dispensation of the fullness of time is near. Christ is ready to bring everything under God’s eternal order.
Make your decision now. Eternity is real. Death is certain. But life in Christ is available.
May the Lord bless you richly as you obey.
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Shalom, dear child of God. Welcome to today’s teaching from the Word of God. By the grace of the Lord, we will explore a divine revelation hidden within the parables of the Kingdom of Heaven. Our foundation comes from the Gospel of Matthew:
Matthew 13:45–46 (ESV) “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls, who, on finding one pearl of great value, went and sold all that he had and bought it.”
This parable was spoken by our Lord Jesus Christ as He taught the crowds about the nature of the Kingdom of Heaven. If we study carefully, we will see how Jesus often used earthly illustrations familiar to His audience to convey the profound truths of the Kingdom. This tells us that many earthly activities, whether righteous or even corrupt, can contain spiritual principles and hidden wisdom of God.
That’s why, for instance:
Of course, this does not mean God approves of sin, but that divine wisdom can be gleaned from even the most unlikely scenarios.
A pearl is a precious gem. Unlike gold or diamonds that are mined from the earth, pearls originate from the sea. They are formed inside certain marine creatures known as oysters. Oysters are not fish in the usual sense they do not swim, they have no fins, tails, or eyes. They sit still at the bottom of the sea, resembling lifeless stones. Because of this, they are hard to detect.
A pearl starts forming as a tiny grain of sand or irritant inside the oyster. Over time, the oyster secretes a substance around this grain, gradually forming a pearl. The bigger the pearl grows, the greater its value.
Harvesting pearls is a labor-intensive and costly process. Pearl divers go deep into the ocean, risking their lives, spending hours or even days searching for oysters. And even when found, it takes skill to open the oyster and retrieve the pearl inside.
Because of their rarity and beauty, pearls are extremely valuable. A single, large, high quality pearl can be worth up to 250 million Tanzanian shillings that’s just one pearl!
In Jesus’ parable, a merchant discovers a pearl of great value. Upon recognizing its worth, he sells everything he owns to buy it.
Jesus wasn’t simply telling a story; He was revealing a powerful spiritual truth. The merchant represents a person who is actively searching for something valuable truth, meaning, salvation. When he finds the Pearl representing Jesus Christ and the Kingdom of God he realizes it’s worth everything he has. He willingly gives up all to obtain it.
Notice: the merchant was a businessman a person seeking profit. He didn’t give up everything out of foolishness, but because he saw the eternal value of what he was gaining. He understood that even though he was selling all he had, he would gain much more in return.
Similarly, Jesus is the Pearl of great value. He is freely offered to all, but He is not found or possessed cheaply.
Luke 14:33 (ESV) “So therefore, any one of you who does not renounce all that he has cannot be my disciple.”
Though salvation is a gift, accepting it comes with a cost: total surrender. That means turning away from all sin and worldly attachments that separate us from God.
Like the merchant, we must “sell” everything. This doesn’t mean physical possessions necessarily, but everything that competes with Christ in our hearts. That includes:
To “sell all” means to repent truly turn away from sin and fully embrace Christ as Lord and Savior.
Luke 14:26–27 (ESV) “If anyone comes to me and does not hate his own father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, yes, and even his own life, he cannot be my disciple. Whoever does not bear his own cross and come after me cannot be my disciple.”
These are hard words but Jesus is making it clear: following Him is costly, but the reward is far greater.
If you’ve never surrendered your life to Christ, or if you’re living with one foot in the world and one foot in the church, this is a wake-up call. You cannot have both the pleasures of this world and the eternal life of the next.
There are no shortcuts to the Kingdom. The way of the cross is the only way to eternal life.
Mark 10:28–30 (ESV) “Peter began to say to him, ‘See, we have left everything and followed you.’ Jesus said, ‘Truly, I say to you, there is no one who has left house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or lands, for my sake and for the gospel, who will not receive a hundredfold now in this time, houses and brothers and sisters and mothers and children and lands, with persecutions, and in the age to come eternal life.’”
Yes, following Jesus may cost you friends, opportunities, popularity, or wealth but you gain eternal life and true joy, starting now.
1.Repent sincerely. Turn away from all sin. Stop doing what offends God. If you were involved in sexual sin, drunkenness, corruption, pride leave it all behind.
2.Be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins.
Acts 2:38 (ESV) “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.”
Baptism must be by full immersion in water and in Jesus’ name not just as a tradition, but for the washing away of sin.
3.Receive the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit empowers you to live in victory over sin and teaches you the truth.
When you do this, you are born again, a new creation in Christ. You become a citizen of the Kingdom of Heaven and a possessor of the Pearl of Great Price Jesus Himself.
Jesus is calling us to be wise spiritual merchants those who recognize the eternal worth of the Kingdom and are willing to give up everything to obtain it.
He is not calling us to misery but to a far greater reward. He calls us to give up the temporary so we may gain the eternal. He wants us to gain a treasure so valuable that nothing in this life can compare.
Philippians 3:8 (ESV) “Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ.”
Dear reader, if you haven’t given your life fully to Jesus Christ, today is the day. He is worth far more than you can imagine.
May the Lord bless you richly as you pursue the Pearl of Great Value Jesus Christ.