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Those that hate the light regard the existence of God and his saving intervention within human history as the most inconvenient truths. If the Gospel is genuine then all should repent and believe; but, there are some who do not want to change direction. They would rather claim a lie than the truth. Either everything changes or nothing changes!   That is why some deny the resurrection, despite testimonial witness. If God should be acknowledged then the devil loses his advantage. He knows that God does not play fair and that he has all the cards.  That is why the devil would have us steer clear of the “Great I AM.” We find ourselves in the posture of Moses, called to the burning bush. God declares to Moses, “I AM who I AM” (Exodus 3:14). It means, “I AM who was, I AM who is, and I AM who will be— I AM the one who saves you.” This deity is literally existence itself or the divine “to be.” He is the source for all things. God gives Moses this command, “This is what you will tell the Israelites: I AM has sent me to you.” Jesus takes the ancient name of God and applies it to himself, saying, “Amen, amen, I say to you, before Abraham came to be, I AM.” Jesus connects his identity with the divine (John 8:58). Hell can make no room for any such sovereignty. It must be denied at all costs, even if it forces the damned into a delusion about reality. But in truth, our Lord is the ground for all being. Nothing exists apart from him.  It is as Creator that he also has the power of re-creation. It is as God that he has infinite authority and can save whom he wills. The devil can only assure possession of the souls he steals away by having them deny the lordship and divinity of Christ. Indeed, if any reprobate should say the saving name with the most meager degree of faith then he or she could be saved. But cries of “Lord, Lord,” ring hollow and the lips of others remain closed and silent. Not believing in God is insurance of silence. It surpresses both invocations for help and shouts of praise. As for those who feign faith, Christ is not fooled. God responds, “I tell you, I do not know you.”  

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