(KJV.) 1 PETER 4:6-8
(6) For for this cause was the gospel preached also to them that are dead, that they might be judged according to men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit.
(7) But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch into prayer.
(8) And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.
THE KINGDOM MESSAGE
Brethren we need to continue to preach the gospel of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, throughout the entire world, every soul need to hear the Kingdom message; in reference to the above text of today, when Jesus was crucified, died on the cross, before he rose up again from the dead on the third day, he went into hell and preached the message of the Kingdom of heaven unto those who were dead and are spirits, in spiritual bondage of iniquity; but who are these spirits?; these spirits were those who lived in disobedience to our Father, when he sent his words of wrath through Noah warming them to change from walking in disobedience of his words, change their ungodly behaviors into godliness, while the ark was being prepared, but they ignored his warnings, continued to live in ungodliness, until all souls perished in the flood, only eight souls from the household of Noah were saved by water; therefore, Jesus had to preached the Kingdom message to these spirits, set them free from bondage of iniquities, until the day of Judgment when every spirits will face the judgment seat of Jesus Christ, that they may be judged according to the manner of those who are living, but live in reconciliation to the spirit of our Father; through Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior; therefore, whether people listen to the good news or not, the word of Jesus Christ must be preached unto all nations of the world until his second coming; for it is written, "And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and them shall the end come." (Matthew 24:14).
Case in point, we are already in the end times, there are several evil occurrences everywhere on planet earth these days; these are signs that the end of all things is at hand; Jesus Christ is coming soon; therefore, let us behave ourselves wisely, exercise self control in dealing with others, have awakening spirits to walk in godliness, for, it is written in Matthew 10:16; 'Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves; be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves, show humility, be on the lookout for temptations of the enemy, to lure us into ungodliness, to backslide into his world of darkness, but pray without ceasing, trust and believe in Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior, enjoy grace and hope for eternal glories forevermore.
Brethren, in whatever we do, let us have passionate spirits of love, the agape love of our Father, Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior among ourselves; let us be generous to one another and to the poor, sick, homeless and helpless; for giving alms alone can overshadow our sinful natures; for it is written in Proverbs 10:12; "Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins."; therefore, when we do goodwill, to others, our kind gestures are not done in vain, but we do them unto ourselves and to Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior: (Matthew 25); for, the bottom lines is, Jesus Christ uses our kindness to show mercy on our souls and forgive our trespasses, so we inherit life everlasting.
CONCLUSION:
Dearly beloved, it is good to do the will of Jesus Christ; if we do his will, there are eternal rewards awaiting for us in heavenly places; but what is his will?; his will is that no one should perish but everyone should have life everlasting; therefore, we have to keep preaching the gospel; but what is the gospel?; the gospel, is the good news of the Kingdom of our Father, repentance, remissions of sins, salvation through the grace of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, his second coming, hope of eternal glory and life everlasting. Amen and Amen!
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