Judgment begins with the house of God.

The brethren must lead by the pure Word of God.

For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God? And if the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear? Wherefore let them that suffer according to the will of God commit the keeping of their souls to him in well doing, as unto a faithful Creator. 1 Peter 4:17-19.

We, the body of Christ alive today, must set aside our pride and haughtiness in religion and be the ambassadors FOR CHRIST-the Word of God.

Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God. 2 Corinthians 5:20.

God is the Word, and the Word is God. (FWIW, the King James New Testament is the ONLY New Testament that is reconcilable in its words alone.)

Be reconciled to God.

To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation...For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him. 2 Corinthians 5:19-21.

The verse ends with "in Him", the Word of God, so why would anyone choose a "version" of the bible that is not the best version of God (the Word)?

Jesus (the Word) must know YOU!

We know a person must be "born again" to enter the kingdom of God and live forever in heaven. Being "born again" means the Spirit of God dwells in you. The spirit of Christ Jesus is the Word and the Word is God. Thus, knowing who He is will not suffice. Jesus (the Word) must know YOU to be saved.

Will Jesus deny knowing some people that call Him Lord?

Yes. Sadly, many claiming to be saved will be rejected by Jesus because He never knew them.

Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity. Matthew 7:22-23.
But he shall say, I tell you, I know you not whence ye are; depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity. Luke 13:27.

Thus, Jesus the Word must know you to be saved, meaning the Spirit of Christ, the Word of God, must dwell in the saved person.

Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his... Romans 8:9.

How can this be if they did many works in the "name of Jesus"?

Answer: The name of Jesus is powerful in itself.

Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity. 2 Timothy 2:19.
Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Philippians 2:9-11.

And all things are of God,...

...who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation; To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation.

2 Corinthians 5:17-19.

Will we suffer persecution for living Godly in Christ Jesus?

Yes, count on it and be of good cheer.

Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. 2 Timothy 3:12.

Many will be offended by the Word because of the persecution it will bring from the world.

...for when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, by and by he is offended. Matthew 13:21.
...afterward, when affliction or persecution ariseth for the word's sake, immediately they are offended. Mark 4:17.

Jesus and the Word have overcome the world, so be of good cheer.

These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. John 16:33.

(Note: The peace Jesus speaks of is not for the world. It is for us, His followers- the disciples.)

And Jesus answered and said, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my sake, and the gospel's, But he shall receive an hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to come eternal life. Mark 10:29-30.

What do we do when people cause us trouble?

Know it isn't them; it is the enemy working in them.

Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good. Romans 12:19-21.

Many were of the enemy before we were born again.

Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God. And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God. 1 Corinthians 6:9-11.

When we became born again of the Spirit, we came out from among the lost who will die in their sins.

Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you. And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty. 2 Corinthians 6:17-18.

We must warn them to repent and be saved.

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