CHUCK KOLB 09/22/2013

WHO WILL BE SAVED - Beloveds pay close attention !!!


The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen.
2 Corinthians 13:14 KJV


WHO WILL BE SAVED - Beloveds pay close attention !!!





SERMON - WHO WILL BE SAVED
by Pastor Lee S Gliddon Jr, DOM
God's Word Christian Ministry


There continues to be controversy among Christians respecting just who will be saved and who will not.
There are constant battles between Denominations that claim being from one particular Denomination guarantees
salvation and all others are hell bound. Even non-Denominational Christians argue that certain Denominations will
suffer hell fire and others, as they say, ‘Have a chance.’

God gave us His Word. He has told us time and time again that He alone is our Judge and He alone will determine
who is saved and who does not believe in Him will suffer His wrath.

We Christians have been taught that unless we believe in Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior we will not be saved.
We then are taught to apply that logic, although human in nature, to all we meet.

People, I have a surprise for you and it is a biggie !

Romans 11: 33-36 KJV
O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his
ways past finding out! For who hath known the mind of the Lord? or who hath been his counsellor? Or who hath
first given to him, and it shall be recompensed unto him again? For of him, and through him, and to him, are all
things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen.

What this Scripture is telling us is that it is impossible for us to understand His decisions and His methods.
Allow me to share some Old Testament Scripture that addresses this same matter.

Job 11:7-9 KJV
Canst thou by searching find out God? canst thou find out the Almighty unto perfection?
It is as high as heaven; what canst thou do? deeper than hell; what canst thou know?
The measure thereof is longer than the earth, and broader than the sea.

In these Scriptures we are told, in no uncertain terms, no man knows the Lord’s ways and none can counsel Him.
By this I mean to tell you that God’s wisdom is far superior to that of men’s ability to even comprehend in matters
that are His domain and His domain alone!

We are taught never to judge anyone.

Matthew 7:1,2 KJV
Judge not, that ye be not judged. For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure
ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.

I now ask, if anyone says that any man is not going to heaven or is going to hell, is that a judgment?
In my mind, it certainly is !

When we add the language of man and make the statement that if someone is not of our Denomination, are we
sitting in judgment of that man? We are! If we say, If you are not Christian, you are not going to heaven, are we
sitting in judgment? We most definitely are! In doing these things we are being judges and God has said:

1 Corinthians 4:5 KJV
Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of
darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall every man have praise of God.

There will be a time that Christians are called upon, by God, to be judges! But, that time will be as saints,
not as living men here on earth.

1 Corinthians 6:2 KJV
Do ye not know that the saints shall judge the world? and if the world shall be judged by you, are ye unworthy
to judge the smallest matters?

Who amongst you knows what lies ahead after this earthly life? As a true Christian you should have the faith to
know that salvation lies ahead. What I am asking is, what are the particulars respecting our sitting in judgment?
If everyone that died was a Christian, then who will there to be to judge? If every Christian is to be given
sainthood then just who are we to judge?

Well, well …  Any answers ?

I’ll tell you who we are to judge. We are to sit in judgment of non-Christians that God has chosen us to render
in judgment upon, them and angels that might have fallen from grace.

We all know that the Bible teaches us that, “One day every knee shall bow and every tongue confess that
Jesus Christ is Lord.”  What about “every” is not understandable? With that being said, when is it that “every”
person came to accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior? Could it be that God, in His Infinite wisdom
knows something we do not know?
The answer is yes, a resounding yes.

God has told us that the wisdom of man is but a folly. Why? Because that is so! Denominations have named as sin
some of the most foolish of imaginations possible. God has told us what is right and what is sin but too many just
have to add their two cents worth of sins to feel as if they are in charge of something!

God will forgive us our trespasses and will forget our sins. He alone will decide who is entitled to His grace and
salvation and who is not! People, He is God…and there is no other!

Matthew 7:  21 KJV
Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the
will of my Father which is in heaven.

Some of the men that hold themselves out to be religious and set forth laws that they see as necessary to live by
in order to attain salvation may be those that we, as saints, will be called upon to judge! Now that’s something to
contemplate! But, in accordance with “Judge not” we must keep our thoughts on His ways, not ours!

James 3: 17 KJV
But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy
and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.

His ways must be our ways. We are imperfect and must realize that as a fact. We are His servants and we must never
be so bold as to begin to say, if you don’t believe as I do, ‘sorry, you are going to hell.’

In simple language, it is not our call!

Ephesians 2: 8 KJV
For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:

God alone is our judge. He alone says who is to gain salvation and who is not. If you truly believe in Him and His awesome
powers then you are a true believer. With my earthly understandings, I think that I will place all of my faith and trust in Him.

(Closing prayer)
Almighty God, Heavenly Father, Abba, please accept our praise, our worship and our love for You and all that You do. You
are our Creator and it is unimaginable as to what Your full wisdom is and Lord, we trust that You will accept us as we are,
frail, weak and wanting in knowledge. Strengthen us O Lord and see us as worthy of Your grace and Your Heavenly Kingdom.

Please know Father that we are trying to learn Your ways and to walk the paths You want us to follow. It is by Your guidance
that we live from day to day and strive to be the children You deem to be Your servants. Thank You for Your love. Father, we
ask that You send Your angels to protect our military and keep them from harm. Allow them to stand firm in the face of those
that oppose freedom and Your Divine ways. Touch the hearts and minds of our elected officials and guide them to lead us
in honesty and in accordance to You will and not their own.

We pray that You will protect our judges, police officials and those charged with keeping America safe. Allow us to indeed be
Your City on the Hill for all to behold.

Lord, protect our fellow Christian brothers and sisters throughout the world and keep them in Your protection.

Open the eyes of those who claim to be Christian and correct any that You will.

We pray these things in the name of Your Son, Jesus Christ, who is One with You and the Holy Spirit, One God forever and ever,

Amen, amen and amen

God's Word Christian Ministry
Pastor Lee S Gliddon Jr, DOM
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