Last night the Holy Spirit kept me awake for several hours discussing this subject. He reminded me this is of utmost importance to Him. He also told me all believers have a limited view of Jesus and cannot comprehend the laborious efforts of God to save a soul.
God is loving but He is very set in His ways. The rules of salvation will never change.
This may seem very harsh but if you are a nonbeliever God will not accept you. He is vehemently opposed to all sin and will not tolerate an unclean human being in His presence. So there is a barrier to overcome if you want God.
This is because all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. This enmity was caused by Adam and Eve who defied God and set all mankind on a wrong track.
This does not imply that believers are any better than non believers. It just means they have accepted Jesus as an intermediary to become reconciled to God.
God is holy and pure. He lives in Heaven. God has never sinned and will not tolerate another human being unless they have been cleaned by the blood of Jesus and are a professing believer.
This barrier between God and man will never change. If anyone is not a Christian he or she is on the outside looking in.
God created Jesus as the perfect plan of salvation to correct the amoral and corrupt condition of mankind. There will never be another sacrifice by God for sin and atonement.
Why can’t a human being get past unbelief?
He has been raised in a family of nonbelievers and has accepted their doctrines or beliefs.
He has a mindset which has been blinded by Satan to the values of Jesus.
He has been deeply hurt by a calamity and blames God.
He has accepted a false religion.
He has made his priority to seek the riches and prosperity of the world.
He is in bondage to a stronghold established by Satan and is imprisoned in sin.
How to do the work of Christ?
Christ followers are instructed by Jesus to plant seeds and then leave the results up to God.
Many times, the most powerful way to influence a nonbeliever is through the Living Water flowing out of you. The love, compassion, and kindness of Christ can be a powerful influence targeting those in your life.
Pray and make intercession for the heart and soul of those who God brings to your mind. You have to get Jesus engaged in this war along with the Holy Spirit.
Ask Jesus to show you how to pray and for wisdom about the nonbeliever. Jesus is omniscient and knows everything about this person and the most powerful approach to bring him to salvation.
Speak against Satan demanding he takes his hands off this person. Remind Satan he has been defeated by the blood of Jesus and must flee.
Don’t give up! The prayers of a righteous man will bring good results. Nothing is impossible for God.
Jesus is motivated by unconditional love and desires for all to receive the gift of salvation!
Hal Hollister Ministry 