SEVEN WORDS you NEVER WANT TO HEAR
How to Be Sure You Won’t
By Denise Wilson
Christians understand the author’s urgency is writing this book. She states, “God’s truth is made clear in God’s Word.” The way to receive salvation and eternal life are given in the Bible. Denise Wilson dares to ask the question, “When life is over and you stand before God, what will He say to you?”
Many people including those who profess to be Christians, hold the belief that they are saved and will automatically go to heaven after death. Yet, according to Matthew 7:21, Jesus Himself says, “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord’ will enter the kingdom of heaven.”
The author wrote this book with the hope that readers will know with certainty they are saved. Time is of the essence, a decision not to be put off for another day. She shows readers how to be sure they won’t hear those tragic words spoken by Jesus in Matthew 7:23, “I never knew you, depart from me.”
The book is well written, easy to understand, and backed up by Scripture verses, along with excerpts from Bible scholars, and personal stories. Each chapter ends with REMEMBER a summary note regarding the chapter, and Ask Yourself. The questions asked are challenging and thought provoking, and enable the reader to evaluate their own core beliefs.
The Gospel of Rome chapter was personal for me, I left Roman Catholicism behind years ago, with no regrets for doing so. What a revelation to find out after all these years what the church requires of its members to be considered saved. More surprising was discovering how these requirements vastly differ from what’s written in the Bible. I appreciate the author acknowledging that many Catholics may not agree, but adds that the truth is found in their own church documents. How unfortunate it is; that over 1.3 billion Catholics worldwide are caught up in a religious system that denies the simple truth of the gospel. Reading this chapter confirmed I made the right choice years ago. When you the truth, the truth will set you free.
Greed is a sin. God and greed cannot co-exist. Sadly, greed is found within churches and ministries. Stories are shared of those lured in by the promise of material blessings and physical healing. The author speaks against the prosperity gospel message and includes names of wealthy preachers and evangelists. Wealth is not evil; but the love of money is. She points out, prosperity preachers will stand before God and give an account for what they’ve done and taught. We will too when our times comes. Greed can evident in a person’s life, whether wealthy or not!
The Bible is clear, greedy people are not among those who will enter God’s kingdom.
Churches today tend not to preach on sin, repentance, or the wrath of God. The author reveals why mega churches pastored by Joel Osteen and others are so popular. Which raises the questions: How can those who constantly hear “me-centered gospel messages” ever grow spiritually? Are the teachings biblical? Readers are given answers to these questions and more.
The AFTERWORD contains a sermon written by Charles H. Spurgeon on October 23, 1881 titled, “Flee from the Wrath to Come”. Yes, his sermon was preached long ago, but God’s Word is timeless. Spurgeon’s message will leave no doubt on the importance of fleeing from the wrath to come, and how to avoid it. A message applicable for today and the times we are in.
I’m a born-again believer, and this book taught me much. I have greater knowledge, wisdom, and understanding concerning what is means to be saved, and a true follower of Jesus Christ. I encourage you to read this book and discover for yourself the biblical truth about salvation. Imagine arriving in heaven and hearing Jesus say, “Come…inherit the kingdom prepared for you.” (Matthew 25:34).
Anne-Marie Madore is the author of God Said, “I WILL” Promise Book. She writes weekly posts on her God Inspired Blog on anne-mariemadore.ca.
