SermonIndex Audio Sermons
SermonIndex - Promoting Revival to this Generation
Give To SermonIndex
Discussion Forum : General Topics : Canada and the Book of Life

Print Thread (PDF)

PosterThread
repentcanada
Member



Joined: 2005/5/9
Posts: 659


 Canada and the Book of Life




By Victor Suresh Sohmen

The Bible says that righteousness exalts a nation (Proverbs
14:34). It is the righteous nation that shall enter the presence of
God and find favour with Him (Isaiah 26:2). The crucified, risen,
ascended and soon-coming Lord Jesus Christ will indeed "sprinkle"
many nations with his atoning blood (Isaiah 52:15). God will redeem
people out of every nation: indeed, from all kindred, people, and
tongues (Revelation 5:9, 7:9).

Will Canada as a nation mock God – or the bedrock of the Word of God?
"Dominion of Canada" points to a theme in Psalm 72:8: "He (God) shall
have dominion also from sea to sea…". At its independence from
Britain, Canada knelt before God – not before man! She acknowledged
her privilege to be part of His Dominion. The Lord is the King of all
nations – far above all earthly rulers and mundane vanities (Jeremiah
10:7). He is King of kings and Lord of lords! (Revelation 19:16).

Through the pages of history, it can be seen that nations rose and
fell – despite the grandiose schemes of men. Even in this generation,
we have seen mighty nations fall. Who would have thought ten years
ago that the Soviet Union would be dismantled? Or that the Berlin
Wall would fall? Or that the Eastern bloc would break free from the
shackles of Communism?

Where are we today as a nation under God? A quick survey will
enlighten us. During the first quarter of 1993, a "Religion Poll" of
4510 adults was taken in Canada (Maclean's April 12, 1993). This poll
showed that 78% of Canadians define themselves as "Christians."

It will be remiss at this point not to define the meaning of
"Christian" (Acts 11:26, 26:28; 1Peter 4:16). A Christian is one,
who by repenting of sins and trusting unconditionally in the crucified,
buried, and risen Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, has the assurance of
forgiveness of sins and eternal life in heaven. "Not everyone that
saith unto me, "Lord, Lord, shall enter into the Kingdom of Heaven…"
(Matthew 7:21). Let us beware of normal Christianity and false righteousness!

Having a Christian name, having been born in a "Christian"
family, reading the Bible, or even going to church does not make one a
Christian. Let me explain. Normal Christianity is a religion.
True Christianity is a RELATIONSHIP* - with the Lord Jesus
Christ. The Bible is uncompromising on this: only the spiritually
"born again" can enter the Kingdom of God (John 3:3).

The Religion Poll admits that only 8% to 14% of the Canadian
population are "conservatives"/"evangelicals" – churchgoers who
believe in a spiritual regeneration through repentance of sins and
confession of Christ as personal Saviour and Lord. Again the poll
indicates 67% believe that Jesus was crucified, He died and was
buried, but was resurrected to eternal life; 66% concede that Christ is
the Divine Son of God; 62% believe that the life, death, and
resurrection of Jesus Christ provided a way for their forgiveness; and
41% acknowledge that Satan, the arch enemy of God and of man, is
active in the world today.

Canada has moved far away from God! The Bible has been removed from
our schools; we no longer claim to be a Christian nation; and even our
politicians avoid acknowledging God. The apostle Paul says: "Ye did
run well; who did hinder you that ye should not obey the Truth."
(Galatians 5:7). A moment's thought will make it clear that the same
question could be posed to Canada as a nation originally founded on
the Word of God. Why have we as His Dominion fallen away from God and
His infallible Word?

Nehemiah, the royal cupbearer exhorted: "Let us rise up and build"(Nehemiah 2:18).

Can we as Canadians stand back and let the Devil pollute and decimate
our fair land – God's Dominion "from sea to shining sea?" Can we dare
to pass on to our children the legacy of a godless society wallowing
in filth and hopelessness? Should we accept the bitter fruits of a
society that has turned away from God – and rife with immorality,
family violence, runaway kids, pornography, drugs, alcohol and teenage
pregnancies? Or should we shudder – and turn to God again?

Let us pray for our leaders – local city officials, provincial
administrators, and national leaders. We need to be steered back
toward God and His Word!

Our Canadian citizenship will cease at death; eternal citizenship in
Heaven is for those with their names written in the "Book of Life" –
through redemption by the blood of Christ. A Holy, Righteous God will
punish every sin for eternity – despite "good works". (Ephesians
2:8-9 and Revelation 20:11-15). Yet a Loving God provides for
salvation from sins!

IS YOUR NAME WRITTEN IN THE BOOK OF LIFE? BE SURE!

COME, LET US RISE UP AND BUILD THE NATION TOGETHER – ON THE SOLID ROCK
OF THE RISEN LORD JESUS CHRIST WHO DIED ON THE CROSS FOR YOU

 2006/2/17 15:35Profile
sermonindex
Moderator



Joined: 2002/12/11
Posts: 39795
Canada

Online!
 Re: Canada and the Book of Life

Brother this is tremendous, and a great reading of the tract. I hope to work with you when I get back in canada to get this tract into many hands of canadians.!!


_________________
SI Moderator - Greg Gordon

 2006/2/17 16:51Profile





©2002-2024 SermonIndex.net
Promoting Revival to this Generation.
Privacy Policy