Is Divorce the unforgivable sin?

Lets jump right in to this subject and see what the Bible says. We know that according to Deuteronomy 24:1-4, Moses authorized God's people to give a wife a "bill of divorce", this would enable her to remarry and also allowed the man to marry again. Jesus said in Mathew 19:8 that this was allowed because of the hardness of their hearts. If I'm to believe that a man can never be divorced and remarried then I have to believe that Moses was the cause of people going to Hell. That would also mean that Moses taught and encouraged false doctrine.
    Jesus taught the Jews about divorce in Matthew 5:27-28, "You have heard that it was said, You shall not commit adultery; but I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart". Also in Matthew 19:9, "And I say to you, whoever divorces his wife, except for immorality, and marries another woman commits adultery." When Jesus taught the Jews under the Law, He clearly stated that divorce is more than the physical act of sex, it is about devotion.
    Paul told the Galatians in 5:19-21 that those who practice the deeds of the flesh will not inherit the kingdom of God. Notice the word "practice", sin separates us from God, all sin. When the Church was established in Acts 2 men ask, what must we do to be saved? The answer remains the same today, Acts 2:38 Peter said to them, Repent, and each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. The New Testament tells us that when we become a child of God all sin is washed away. Look at what Paul said in 1 Corinthians 6:9-11. Or do you not know that the unrighteousness will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived; neither fornicators, nor idolaters, or adulterers, nor effeminate, nor homosexuals, nor thieves, nor the covetous, nor drunkards, nor reviler, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God. Such were some of you; but you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and in the Spirit of our God.
    Notice the words of Paul, "such were some of you". Paul taught Christians by the authority of Jesus. Some will try and explain this away and hold to the view that Jesus taught everyone and the words He spoke about divorce to the Jews under the Law are binding to Christians. These same people defend their view of salvation when Jesus told the thief on the cross He would see him in paradise, by saying He was talking under the Law and the Church had not been established yet. You cannot have it both ways. I believe that Paul taught Christians by the authority of Jesus and he is not contradicting Jesus but adding the grace that only comes from the blood of Jesus. Just like the Law was a shadow of things to come, the Ten Commandments become more than just a check list, it involves the heart and our devotion. The teaching about divorce is more than the sexual act, because of the hardness of our hearts, God provides a way for us to worship Him in peace.
    Yet if the unbelieving one leaves, let him leave; the brother or the sister is not under bondage in such cases, but God has called us to peace, 1 Corinthians 7:15.
    Paul taught Christians, some of whom had come from divorce and had remarried and some who had married a non-believer and he tells them they have been washed, sanctified, justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. If I am to understand that the blood of Jesus washes away "ALL" of my sins and that I come up out of the watery grave a new creation, a new babe in Christ, how can I still be an adulterer, it just doesn't make sense.
    I do not believe that adultery is the unforgivable sin. Jesus came and died for us because of the hardness of our hearts, we sinned and separated ourselves from God. We could not keep the law because we are not perfect. That's why Jesus died for us, so we can have a way to be united with God in this life and in eternity. There is nothing that will prevent that from happening if we obey the gospel and continue walking in the Light.

Christian nation

One thing I love about this country is we are a Christian nation, here is how our pledge has evolved;

Official versions (changes in bold italics)
"I pledge allegiance to my Flag and the republic for which it stands, one nation indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Amen."
1892 to 1922
"I pledge allegiance to my Flag and to the republic for which it stands: one nation indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
1923
"I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United Statesand to the republic for which it stands; one Nation indivisible with liberty and justice for all."
1924 to 1954
"I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands; one Nation indivisible with liberty and justice for all."
1954 to present
"I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."

We cannot allow people of other countries with different religious beliefs, change our basic foundation and dependency on God. We have been blessed as a nation because of our belief in the one true God. He blesses His Children with special blessings reserved only for His children. 

Part of our belief in God is to promot free will, people have the right to believe and worship the way they choose to, God wants us to come to Him, because we choose to worship Him. When we submit to God He blesses us, as individuals and even as a nation. Other countries have the problems they have because they are Godless. Our country is under attack by satan and we must not give in to preassure, love the Lord with all your heart.

The best command of all

We just recently came back from a vacation to Tampa Fl. While we were there watching all the people in the hustle and bustle of everyday life, I couldn't help but see how everyone was oblivious to the people all around them. Every where you go, your in a crowd, you can't escape the people. By having so many people around you all the time, they have become desensitized. It's as if they don't care about people anymore, they just care about what they are doing. They don't realize the people around them have goals and dreams. They don't stop to think the people around them may have pain and suffering in their life. This is Satan's goal, to get us to stop thinking about others and focus on ourselves. He doesn't want us to care about our neighbor, He certainly doesn't want us to care about their soul. Jesus teaches us to focus our love outward first. To love the Lord our God with all of our heart, mind, body and soul. To love others as ourselves. I am not saying everyone who lives in a city is selfish, but I have noticed it can bring out the worst in people if you let it. Don't let satan bring out the worst in you, let Christ shine in your life.

Bible thumper or Bible dumper

The enemy is advancing and it's my fault. I use to make fun of those "bible thumpers" who walked around with their bibles and talked about Jesus all the time. They would say, repent and be baptized or go to Hell and be condemned for ever. How could they be so unforgiving, I would say. Why don't they tone it down and be more tactful. If they would only talk a little softer and not talk about Jesus all the time, I might take them more seriously. It's like I rubbed the magic latern and poof, it came true. Now we have people saying there is no God, or there is a God and He loves everyone just the way you are. We have people leaving the Church and a government who is more concerned about other religious groups than honoring the one and true God. We have allowed dangerous language to influence our behavior toward each other where violence becomes what they believe to be the only way. Fanatics killing Christians. We have gone from "bible thumpers" to "bible dumpers". This is my fault and I will not stand silent anymore, will you stand with me? Let's bring back the days where we stand firm for Gods Word. Don't back down from what the Bible says, don't make excuses for God's teaching. There is no such thing as too much Church, or too much Jesus.

It's not about you

Satan has influenced the world to think life is about people being happy. That is an easy way to justify what people really want to do, regardless of whether it is right or wrong. Jesus said just the opposite, He said if we follow Him we will be persecuted, there will be pain and suffering. Most of us think that pain is caused by the world, but it can come from within. If I enjoy doing something that is contrary to Godly living, it can be very difficult for me to stop just because I should. Until we understand God calls us to a life of service to Him, we will try to justify what we want to do. Paul even said it is better to not marry so we can focus on God, but we think a great marriage, great kids and a great job are all within our rights as children of God. Our rights are to the kingdom of heaven, not in this world. Satan's focus is "self" The Christians focus is "Jesus".

Satan's lie

July 4th is right around the corner. People will be shooting fire works, cooking out with family and friends and, hopefully, enjoying a well deserved, long weekend. There will also be people on the roads who have had too much of satan's mixer. Yes, I said satan's mixer. Alcohol is a poison, with one drink it attacks the central nervous system and affects your balance, speech and ability to reason. Nothing good comes from drinking poison. If it doesn't kill you, it will kill someone you know either directly or indirectly. Satan has managed to deceive people into believing they're not hurting anyone or just a little once in a while couldn't hurt. Tell that to someone who has lost a loved one to a drunk driver. I am not saying I'm holier than thou, I used to drink, so I'm speaking from experience. If sin wasn't fun (at least for a little while) no one would do it. Drinking doesn't make you smarter, it makes you dumber. It doesn't make you prettier, it makes you less attractive. I know what your saying, I can handle mine. I used to say that too. The truth is, satan has lied to you. You cannot handle it. Alcohol is one of Satan's tools to destroy your soul, Don't let him win. The Words of God are straight forward.

 1 Corinthians 5:11 "But actually, I wrote to you not to associate with any so called brother if he is an immoral person, or covetous, or an idolater, or a drunkard, or a swindler not even to eat with such a one."

 I know people will read this verse and say, "I don't get drunk." I would have to throw the flag on that one. Remember what I said about one drink? That is a medical fact. Even our own laws place a numeric value on when you are too drunk to drive or to even be in public. Maybe your lucky enough to escape the horror or tragedy that falls on those who drink, but what about the influence you have on those around you? I hope you never experience the terror and horror of taking a young life because you just had to have a drink. I am not trying to kill your fun. Trust me when I say this, I have more fun now that I don't drink than I ever did when I drank, and I can remember everything that happens. I hope you have a great 4th of July and remember how we gained our independence. Please, don't perpetuate satan's lie. Just say NO!!

Another Year

Wow, 59. That's right, this is the last year of my fifties. I don't know if I'm suppose to cry or jump for joy. I look in the mirror and I see my Dad, which isn't so bad because he was a great man, but it reminds me I'm not as young as I feel. I see the years going by so fast and I wonder, am I making an impact on this world? I want to leave something behind besides beautiful girls, three by the way. I want to right a book, lecture across the country preaching the gospel, help save thousands of souls. Start a movement that changes the world. But right now, I'm just going to have another cup of coffee. Here's to you kid.