What is God's perspective about being good? There is none righteous, no, not one (Romans 3:10). But we are all as an unclean thing and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags (Isaiah 64:6). If we keep the whole law and stumble in one point, we are guilty of the whole law (James 2:10). Sin (the breaking of God's law) will not be al- lowed in His presence, and He requires a penalty to be paid. The wages of sin is death (Spiritual Death), separation from God's love, mercy and glory for all of eternity, but the gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord (Rom. 6:23), For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life (John 3:16). The shedding of blood is the requirement for forgiveness of sins (Hebrews 9:22). The shedding of Christ's blood makes us clean in God's eyes. Jesus shed His blood on the cross for our sins. Jesus' last words on the cross were "it is finished" (John 19:30), which means the penalty for our sins was paid in full. He fulfilled His mission on earth, the perfect sacrifice for all of mankind's sins. Now that the penalty has been paid for our sins, is there any- thing we have to do to get to heaven? Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved (Acts 16:31). To believe means, not merely knowing the existence of but to fully trust. Those who receive and believe Jesus will become children of God (John 1:12). How do we receive Jesus? If you believe Jesus died for your sins and rose from the dead, then repent of your sins and sinful thoughts you have. Sincerely ask Him to come into your life to be your Lord and Savior (Rom. 10:9-13). After you have con- fessed Jesus as your Lord and Savior, the Holy Spirit will respond. He will dwell in us. The Holy Spirit is the Helper that Jesus talked about in John 14:15-17. If we don't have the Holy Spirit, we are not His. Allow the Holy Spirit to lead, guide, influence and empower you, and let Him rule all areas of your life. His righteousness will dwell in us. It's His righteousness in us that makes us good enough to go to heaven. (Rom. 8:9-16, 10:3, Philippians 3:9).

     When reading the Bible we will find that many of the new testament books were written using such greeting terms as a true son, a beloved son, beloved of God, brethren, beloved friend and saints, this indicates they are already in God's family they have salvation. 1 Timothy 6:18, Titus 2:7, Titus 2:14 and Titus 3:8 encourage good works. Both Timothy and Titus are addressed as true sons. Ephesians 2:10 says we are His workmanship or masterpiece created in Christ Jesus for good works which God prepared before hand that we should walk in them. 2 Timothy 3:17 tells us that we may be complete thoroughly equipped for every good work. Notice created for good works, not save by good works.

     Ephesians 2:8-9 tells us: For by grace you have been saved through faith: and this is not our own doing, it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast. Let's examine all the phrases in these two scriptures in Ephesians. For by grace you have been saved is unmerited, unearned pardon. Grace is getting something we don't deserve. Through faith is believing what Jesus did on the cross (dying for our sins), believing He rose from the dead and trusting in Him for our salvation. And this is not our own doing, means nothing we did or can do will save us. It is the gift of God, means God's love for us allowed for grace which translates to be the greatest gift of all time (2 Corinthians 9:15). When someone receives a gift it is simply free. They don't need to do anything to receive that gift. Not of works means there is nothing we can do to earn salvation. Lest any one should boast means we would be proud of our works thinking we have earned salvation. If we could earn salvation by our works when will we know when we have accomplished enough good works to get saved? Jesus accomplished all the work that needed to be done on the cross. He said, "It is finished" (John 19:30). The Bible does not contradict itself. God has saved us and called us with a Holy calling not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace which was given to us in Christ Jesus before the world began (2 Timothy 1:9). Not by works or righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us by the washing of regeneration, and the re- newing of the Holy Spirit (Titus 3:5). There are no scriptures in the Bible that say we are saved by works. There are many scriptures in the Bible that say we are saved by grace. We are simply saved by grace through faith!

     A popular idea today is that there are many ways to heaven. Many will say: "Jesus being the only way to heaven is very narow minnede and exclusive." What does the Bible say?
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     God appointed Jesus as Christ (Messiah) (Acts 2:36). God appointed us to obtain salvation through the Lord Jesus Christ (1 Thessalonians 5:9). Jesus said, "to enter through the narrow door" (Matthew 7:13). Jesus is the narrow door. He said "I am the door, whoever enters through Me will be saved." (John 10:9) Jesus said I am the way, the truth, and the life, no one comes to the Father except through me. (John 14:6). So we see the way is very narrow. Jesus is that one narrow way, not one of many ways. Jesus is the truth, the truth is in Jesus (Ephesians 4:21). Because of that He is the standard and source of all truth (John 1:17). He is the personification of truth. Not an individuals perception of the truth. Jesus has the words of eternal life (John 6:68). Jesus is the life. This is referring to eternal life that God gives which is in His Son Jesus. Whoever has the Son has Life, whoever does not have the Son does not have that life. (1 John 5:11-12). If we deny the Son we don't have the Father either; If we acknowledge the Son we have the Father also (1 John 2:23). If we don't honor the Son, we don't honor the Father who sent him. (John 5:23) God de- sires everyone to be saved and to know the truth. There is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus (1 Timothy 2:4-5) Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is no other name under heaven given among men whereby we must be saved (Acts 4:12). Jesus is the only foundation of salvation (1 Corinthian 3:11). God wants to include everyone to get saved through Jesus (John 3:16, 1 Timothy 2:3-5). Those looking for another way other than Jesus will end up excluding Jesus who is the only way. Jesus being the only way to heaven is very narrow minded and exclusive. The Bible says Jesus is the only way.

      Satan the devil is everyone's enemy. Satan is very cunning (Genesis 3:1), and he will not reveal his agenda. He is able to hold people in bondage of deception because he deceives the whole world (Revelation 12:9). He blinds people's minds (2 Corinthians 4:4). He is able to do that since he is the prince of the power of the air (Ephesians 2:2). The name Devil means slanderer. He, this invisible foe, has many other names that identify his character and agenda: The tempter (Matthew 4:5), the evil or wicked one (Matthew 13: 9), a murderer and the father of lies (John 8:44), the thief who comes only to steal, kill and destroy (John 10:10), the ruler of this world (John 12:31, 14:30), our adversary (1 Peter 5:8), the originator of sin (1 John 3:8), the dragon and serpent of old (Revelation 12:9) and accuser of the brethren (Revelation 12:10). Satan goes walking back and forth on the earth (Job 1:7). He is like a roaring lion prowling about, seeking someone to devour (1 Peter 5:8). He wants to destroy everything that is godly. He does not want us to know and do God's will. He not only wants to keep us away from God, he wants us to rebel against God. He influenced Eve (Genesis 3). He influenced Peter (Matthew 26). He tried to influence Job (Job 1- 2). He tried to influence Jesus (Matthew 4). He wants to be worshiped, He even tried to get worship from Jesus (Matthew 4: 9). He wants to be equal with God (Isaiah 14:14). He is extremely skilled in using his arsenal of very deadly weapons. One of these weapons is he has counterfeit ministers (2 Corinthians 11:13- 15). Who preach deceptive messages (Galatians 1:6-12). Which will not give us salvation. With the knowledge of Satan's names and his agenda we clearly see he is everyone's enemy.

     Before you read this postcard realize that most of us were not born before most denominations or religions got started. Generally most people remain in the denomination or religion of their family or what dominates their culture. Usually we have no impact on the doctrine taught and are not responsible for what clergy teaches. In many cases the clergy is taught certain doctrine from higher ranking clergy. So they go with what they are taught. They might not even know if they are getting sound teaching. Now back to the question, does Satan use religion to decieve?
     Many will respond, "That doesn't make sense". However, it's true. Satan disguises himself as an angel of light and he has ministers who do the same (2 Corinthians 11:13-15). There's no truth in Satan and he is the father of lies (John 8:44). He wants to make it look like he is doing the work of an angel of light so he uses religion to give that appearance. The true gospel of the Bible is we are saved by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone, based on canonized Scripture alone, for the glory of God alone. There are many false prophets or teachers (1 John 4:1). They have many followers (2 Peter 2:1-2). These false teachers come up with the following non-Biblical teachings:
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We are saved by good works.
My human goodness will save me.
We are saved by grace plus works.
We will get another chance to get saved after death.
Jesus won't return to the earth again.
There are many ways to God.
Jesus is not the Savior.
The body of Jesus was not raised from the dead.
Everyone will get saved.
Man made religious traditions.
We must follow the dictates of a human religious leader.
Having more good karma than bad karma.
Cycles of reincarnation.
Jesus was a man, good teacher or great prophet but he is not God.
There is not one God in three persons.
The denial of receiving and believing in Jesus.
There is more than one mediator between God and mankind.
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     The one example of the false teaching that there is more than one mediator between God and mankind can easily be proven to be false by using scripture. 1 Timothy 2:5 tells us there is one God and one mediator between God and men. Yes, Satan does use religion to deceive because you will not find any of the above false teachings in the Bible.
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  Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation (2 Corinthians 6:2). Once a person hears or reads and understands how they can get saved by using the information in the Bible, they should not delay in getting saved. Why? Because we don't know what tomorrow will bring (Proverbs 27:1). Now, this is not meant to scare or force the reader to do something they might hot want to do, because everyone has free will, but only to inform them that today is the day of salvation. Sometimes people die unexpectedly. Time and chance happen to everyone, we do not know our time, like a fish taken in a net, or a bird taken in a snare, it can happen suddenly (Ecclesiastes 9:11-12). We do not know what will happen tomorrow. For what is our life? It is a vapor that appears for a little while and then vanishes away (James 4:14). To every- thing there is a season and a time for every purpose under heaven (Ecclesiastes 3:1). If you hear His voice (the Holy Spirit's voice) do not harden your heart (Hebrews 3.7). We are admonished to seek the Lord while He may be found and call upon Him while He is near (Isaiah 55:6). Because we are ap- pointed to die once, and after that the judgment. (Hebrews 9:27) Notice the sequence of events. We die and then face judgement. Revelation 20:11-15 and Ecclesiastes 12:14 reveal that our judgement in the future will be based on everything we do now while we are living on the earth. We do not get a second chance for salvation after death. There is no time or place for purifying or cleansing of sin after we die. Also, Purgatory does not include the finished work on the cross. Jesus died for our sins. Jesus said, It is finished (John 19:30). Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation (2 Corinthians 6:2). Purgatory is not Biblical.

  Purgatory does not include the finished work on the cross. Jesus died for our sins. Jesus said, It is finished (John 19:30). Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation (2 Corinthians 6:2). Once a person hears or reads and understands how they can get saved by using the information in the Bible, they should not delay in getting saved. Why? Because we don't know what tomorrow will bring (Proverbs 27:1). Now, this is not meant to scare or force the reader to do something they might not want to do, because everyone has free will, but only to inform them that today is the day of salvation. Sometimes people die unexpectedly. Time and chance happen to everyone, we do not know our time, like a fish taken in a net, or a bird taken in a snare, it can happen suddenly (Ecclesiastes 9:11-12). We do not know what will happen to- morrow. For what is our life? It is a vapor that appears for a little while and then vanishes away (James 4:14). To everything there is a season and a time for every purpose under heaven (Ecclesiastes 3:1). If you hear His voice (the Holy Spirit's voice) do not harden your heart (Hebrews 3:7). We are admonished to seek the Lord while He may be found and call upon Him while He is near (Isaiah 55:6). Because we are appointed to die once, and after that the judgment. (Hebrews 9:27) Notice the sequence of events. We die and then face judgement. Revelation 20:11-15 and Ecclesiastes 12:14 reveal that our judgement in the future will be based on everything we do now while we are living on the earth. We do not get a second chance for salvation after death. There is no time or place for purifying or cleansing of sin after we die. Behold, now is the accepted time, behold, now is the day of salvation (2 Corinthians 6:2).

     That is exactly what happened to Satan the devil. He was originally called Lucifer, son of the morning (Isaiah 14:12). We see his five "I will" statements (Isaiah 14:13- 14). Because of pride he exalted himself and was thrown out of heaven. God hates pride (Proverbs 8:13). God resists the proud (James 4:6). We also see that pride comes only by contention (Proverbs 13:10), and pride goes before destruction (Proverbs 16:18). Satan will eventually spend eternity in the lake of fire (Revelation 20:10). But now he is the prince of the power of the air (Ephesians 2:2). He is the god of this world (this world's system) 2 Corinthians 4:4. Due to his position he can influ- ence people. Pride is one of his chief weapons. Everyone is born with a sin nature (Psalm 51:5). Pride is part of our sin nature. Pride is one or more of the following: being selfish, arrogant, conceited, or having an excessively high opinion of oneself. Pride is on display when we use the words I will, such as the following examples: I will hold on to my personal rights.I will do what keeps me comfortable. I will seek revenge when offended. I will do whatever I can to exercise power over others. I will pursue more intellectualism. I will do what I have to, to become popular. I will compare myself to others. I will do what gets the approval of other people. I will think highly of myself. I will not admit my weaknesses. I will trust my own reasoning. I will not ask for advice. I will build my own kingdom by using my own skills. I will find and live by my own truth. I will not change my mind or approach because I know I am right. I will do it my way. Basically, I will be my own god. Pride is working when someone is so adamant, they think that their church, or religion teaches the truth, they won't do all the research to prove that by using the sixty-six book bible. Or when people don't believe and respond to the true gospel. If someone wants to allow pride to be the dominating force ruling their life they will spend eternity in hell (Malachi 4:1). When someone exalts himself, they will be humbled (Luke 14:11, Luke 18:14).

     Hell is a place where God's wrath will be poured out full strength and the occupants will be tormented with fire and brimstone (Revelation 14:10-11). A place that is a furnace of fire (Matthew 13:42). A place where it is burning like an oven (Malachi 4:1). A place that is a flaming fire (2 Thessalonians 1:8). A place that has burning wind (Psalm 11:6). A place of desolation (Psalm 73:19). A place of no light (Psalm 49:19). A place that has the blackest darkness that lasts forever (2 Peter 2:17, Jude 13). A place of no mercy and no water for relief (Luke 16:24). A place that has a massive chasm fixed so that no one can escape (Luke 16:26). A place where the occupants can't warn others not to end up in this place of torment (Luke 16:27-28). A place of everlasting punishment (Matthew 25:46). A place of everlasting fire (Matthew 25:41). A place where their worm does not die, and the fire is not quenched (Mark 9:44,46,48). A place where the smoke of torment will ascend forever and ever (Rev. 14:11). A place of everlasting destruction (2 Thessalonians 1:9). The severity of the conditions in hell causes the following: Shame and everlasting contempt (Daniel 12:2), the occupants to be utterly consumed with terrors (Psalm 73:19), indignation, fury, tribulation and anguish (Romans 2:8-9), weeping and gnashing of teeth (Matthew 13:42) and no rest day or night (Rev. 14:11). There can't be enough emphasis and warning put on what the eternal conditions of hell are and what the eternal conditions of hell cause. Jesus said more about hell then heaven. Maybe you never heard or read about the words "lake of fire". The New Testament of the Bible was originally written in Greek. Hades is the Greek word for hell. Hades will be cast into the lake of fire (Rev. 20:14). The lake of fire is eternal (Rev. 20:10).

     The first thing we have to realize is that God is love (1 John 4:8) and He doesn't want anyone to spend eternity in hell (2Peter 3:9). On the opposite side of the postcard there is a list of who will spend eternity in hell. The list comes from the 66 book Bible, which is the only book God inspired. God decides who will be in heaven because it is His kingdom and He also decides who will spend eternity in hell. The list is not for the purpose to judge anyone but to only inform the reader.    There will be many who will spend eternity in hell. (Matthew 7:13). Who? False teachers of the Bible (2 Peter 2), (Galatians 1:8-9). The devil and his angels (Matthew 25:4) The beast and the false prophet (Revelation 20:10). Those who worship the beast and his image and whoever receives the mark of his name (Rev.14:9-11), Those who ap pose and don't live the life of Biblical Christianity (Philippians 1:28). Those who are the enemies of the cross of Christ (Philippians 3:18-19). Those who do not love the truth (2 Thessalonians 2:10). Those who do not know God and those who don't obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. (2 Thessalonians 1:8-9). Those who have pleasure in unright- eousness 2Thessalonians 2:12). Those who forget God and the hypocrite (Job 2:18). Those who do not have dean hands and a pure heart (Psalm 24:4). Those who the hate the righteous (Psalm 34:21). Those who are wicked and those who are enemies of the LORD (Psalm 37:20). Those who despise God's word (Proverbs 13:13). Those who curse their father and mother (Proverbs 20:20). Those who are proud (Malachi 4:1). Those who not do the will of God (Matthew 7:21). Those the Lord does not know (This is referring to those who do not have an intimate person relationship with Him) Mathew 7:23). Those who deny Jesus before men (Matthew 10:33). Those who practice lawlessness (Matthew 13:41). Those who do not assist those with various needs (Matthew 25:31-46). Those who do not keep the commandments (Mark 10:17-19) Those who do not take up the cross and follow Him (Mark 10:21). Those who do not repent (Luke 13:5). Those who have not believed and received Jesus (John 1:12). Those who have not been born again (John 3:3 & 7). Those being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, maliciousness, full of envy, murder, strife, deceit and evil mindedness. Those who are whisperers, backbiters and haters of God. Those who are violent, proud, boasters and inventors of new ways to sin. Those who are disobedient to parents, undiscerning, untrustworthy and unloving (Romans 1:28-31). The list continues on the second postcard "Who Will Spend Eternity in Hell"

     Those who are unforgiving. Those who are ruthless (Romans 1:31). Those who are self seeking and do not obey the truth (Romans 2:8-9). Those who are fornicators or idolaters or adulterers or homosexuals or sodomites or thieves or coveters or drunkards or slanderers and swindlers (1 Corinthians 6:9-10). Those who do not love the Lord Jesus Christ (1 Corinthians 16:22). Those who practice the evil works of the flesh which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, contentions, heresies, envy, murders, drunkenness, wild partying, and similar behay- lors (Galatians 5:19-21). Those who are not pursuing peace with everyone. Those who are not pursuing holiness (Hebrews 12:14). Those who defile the flesh, reject authority and speak evil of dignitaries (Jude 8). Those who are sensual, cause divi- sions and don't have the Spirit (Jude 19). Those who are cowardly, those who are un- believers, abominable, murderers, sexually immoral, those who communicate with demons and all liars (Rev. 21:8). Those whose do not have their name written in the Lamb's book of life (Rev. 21:27). Those who stay away from God and love to practice a lie (Rev. 22:15). After reading all of that it appears many will spend eternity in hell, many will (Matthew 7:13). But not everyone, 1 Corinthians 6:11, tells us, "But those who were washed, sanctified and justified in the name of our Lord Jesus and by the Spirit of our God." How? Those who are washed by the blood of Jesus, sanctified means set apart, are holy and continually pursuing holiness. Justified in that our sins, all past, present and future are forgiven, if the Spirit of God dwells in you. How does He dwell in us? We realize we are all sinners, We can't do anything to save ourselves. We believe Jesus died for our sins and was raised from the dead. So, we seriously ask Jesus to come into our life to be our Lord and personal Savior (Romans 10:9-13). And we trust in him alone for our salvation. And we continuously have a personal relationship with Him.

     The main theme of the bible is salvation. The new testament of the 66 book Bible is loaded with warnings about false teachers. There are many deceivers in the world (2 John 7). "For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God." (2 Corinthians 2:17) (King James Version). There will be false teachers who have many followers (2 Peter 2: 1-2). Since there are many followers of many false teachers it is everyone's own responsibility to determine whether they are following a false teacher.     It is of the utmost importance to be reading and studying the Bible, because false teachers most likely will not tell you they are a false teacher. We are told to prove all things (1 Thessalonians 5:21). When reading and studying the Bible we must realize we can't have our own interpretation of what the scripture says (2 Peter 1:20-21). The Bereans searched the scriptures daily to determine whether they were being told the truth (Acts 17:11). The church of Ephesus tested those who said they were apostles and found them to be liars (Revelation 2:1-2). Some of the most shocking scriptures you will find in the Bible are 2 Corinthians 11:13-15, which says Satan disguises himself as an angel of light and has ministers who do the same. The apostle Paul told the young pastor Timothy to give attention to reading, to exhortation and doctrine and to keep a close watch on yourself and the doctrine, continue in them and you will save yourself and those who hear you (1 Timothy 4: 13,16). Whatever the reason or reasons for the false teaching about salvation from the clergy, no one is obligated to stay in that church, denomination or religion. No clergy has ownership over anyone. We were bought at a price, do not become slaves of men (1 Corinthians 7:23). We are told to avoid those who do not have sound doctrine and do not serve our Lord Jesus Christ (Romans 16:17- 18). Withdraw yourself from those who are destitute of the truth (1 Timothy 6:5). Have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness (Ephesians 5:11). Decisions determines a persons destiny. In this case it is our eternal destination. When your clergy is not preaching and teaching the truth about salvation, that is a very good time to leave that church, denomination or religion.

     There was a religious leader named Nicodemus who approached Jesus a night to question Him why he was able to do such great signs and wonders s response was for anyone to get into the Kingdom of God (heaven), they absolutely must be born again. It is so vital Jesus told him twice (John 33,7). Some very well could be confused with the words "born again". Even Nicodemus was confused. Jesus told him about two births, the physical birth, which is natural, a mother giving birth to a child, and the spiritual birth, which is born of the Holy Spint from above. Whatever is born of the Holy Spirit is spirit (John 3:6). The Son of Man must be lifted up and whoever believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life (John 3:14-15). The fullest expression of love was carried out when God sent his Son to die on the cross for our sins and whoever believes in Him will have eternal life (John 3:16). Receive and believe in Jesus (John 1:12). Whoever confesses with their mouth the Lord Jesus and believes God raised Him from the dead will be saved (Romans 10:9-13). There is condemnation for anyone who does not believe in the only begotten Son of God (John 3:18). Whoever does not believe the Son of God shall not have eternal life but have God's wrath (John 3:36). All unbelievers will have their part in the lake that burns with fire and brimstone (Revelations 21:8). This fire is eternal and will not be quenched (Mark 9:43)