Lawrence DeMetrius

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Lesson 8 of 77
The Hand of Reconciliation
{See Lessons 29, 30, 48}
By Lawrence DeMetrius

During the Dispensation of Grace, Yahweh condemns no one for their mortal shortcomings, but extends HIS Hand of Reconciliation to favor and fellowship with HIM through Christ. The Lord Jesus said,

For God so loved the world, that HE gave HIS only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
For God sent not HIS Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through Him might be saved.
[St Jn 3:16, 17]

Apostle Paul writes,

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.
[II Cor 5:18, 19]

Because of HIS great love for all souls, Yahweh offers to lead all fallen souls back into the pathway of righteousness and HE does so in honor of HIMSELF. HE said through Prophet Jeremiah,

Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches:
But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth ME, that I am the LORD which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things, I delight…
[Jer 9:23, 24]



King David writes,

…HE leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for HIS NAME’S sake.
[Ps 23:3b]

Nevertheless, HE saved them <Israel as delivered from Egyptian captivity> for HIS name’s sake, that HE might make HIS mighty power to be known <to Israel, Egypt and all nations>.
[Ps 106:8]

Those who receive Yahweh’s Hand of Reconciliation are delivered from HIS fiery wrath purposed only for Lucifer the father of sin and all disgraced spirits. The Lord Jesus said,

He that believeth on Him is not condemned:
[St Jn 3:18a]

Apostle Paul writes,

There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
[Rm 8:1]

Those who receive Yahweh’s Hand of Reconciliation inherit abundant and eternal life now and forevermore. Apostle John writes,

He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life:
[St Jn 3:36a]

The Lord Jesus said,

I am come that they <born again believers> might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.
And I give unto them eternal life: and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of My hand.
My Father, which gave them Me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of My Father’s hand.
I and My Father are ONE.
[Jn 10:10b, 28-30]
Apostle Paul writes,

To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honor and immortality, eternal life:
But glory, honor and peace, to every man that worketh good…
[Rm 2:7, 10]

Those who reject Yahweh’s Hand of Reconciliation remain under HIS fiery wrath prepared for Lucifer and all fallen angels, and with them will inherit The Second Death. The Lord Jesus said,

…but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the Name of the only begotten Son of God.
And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.
For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved.
[St Jn 3:18b, 19, 20]

I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your sins: for if ye believe not that I am He <Christ the Son of God>, ye shall die in your sins.
[Jn 8:24]

Apostle Paul writes,

But unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath,
Tribulation and anguish, upon every soul of man that doeth evil…
[Rm 2:8, 9]

For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
[Rm 6:23]

While it is true that Yahweh loves and owns all mortal spirits, not all of them choose to walk in righteousness because they prefer to live otherwise.

Yahweh said through Prophet Ezekiel,

Behold, all souls are MINE; as the soul of the father, so also the soul of the son is MINE: the soul that sinneth, it shall die.
Have I any pleasure at all that the wicked should die? and not that he should return from his ways and live?
Cast away from you all your transgressions, whereby ye have transgressed; and make you a new heart and a new spirit: for why will ye die…
For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, wherefore turn yourselves, and live ye.
[Eze 18:4, 23, 31, 32]

All sin flawed souls are admonished to receive Yahweh’s Hand of Reconciliation as IT is available to be abundantly received during the Dispensation of Grace. Apostle Paul writes,

For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
Being justified freely by HIS grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:
Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in His Blood, to declare His righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;
To declare, I say, at this time HIS righteousness: that HE <Yahweh> might be just, and the JUSTIFIER of him which believeth in Jesus.
[Rm 3:23-26]

The Lord Jesus said,

Come unto Me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
[Mt 11:28]

Behold, I <Christ> stand at the door <of everyone’s heart>, and knock: if any man HEARS My voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with ME.
[Rev 3:20]

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