There have been some great preachers, who have come along in prior days. Among them was Charles Spurgeon. This message is a timeless portrayal of the reason for Christ’s coming, dying and resurrection, which we just celebrated. We need to ponder his words. I desire that all who I know; family; friends; and yes even enemies of the Christian way; all may be seen in the book of life when Jesus returns to do what He Himself has promised:

Revelation 22:11 He that is unjust, let him be unjust still: and he which is filthy, let him be filthy still: and he that is righteous, let him be righteous still: and he that is holy, let him be holy still.

Revelation 22:12 And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be. (KJV)

We might ask: “why is Jesus satisfied with man remaining as he is in sin?” This is the end when He has then come, and there will be no further opportunity for mankind to bring about any change whatsoever. Time has passed for that which mankind can choose. The valley of decision has passed. There will be joy and tears for the righteous. There will be only sorrow and remorse for those choosing to have rejected Christ’s offer of a spiritual rebirth. And the tears of the righteous will be for these who they will never look upon again. The following is from Spurgeon:

And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire. – Revelation 20:15 The hour is coming when our wills and …

Christ, the Dread Division