This is not a message of “Universalism; but a proclamation of hope for all the adherents to the Gospel of Jesus Christ as it is written in the Holy Bible Salvation is a free gift from God that is attained through faith in the finished work of Jesus Christ Alone!
Old Testament Scripture Reading: Isaiah 56:7 (KJV)
(Isa 56:7 KJV) Even them will I bring to my holy mountain, and make them joyful in my house of prayer: their burnt offerings and their sacrifices shall be accepted upon mine altar; for mine house shall be called an house of prayer for all people.
New Testament Scripture Mark 2:13 – 17 (KJV)
Mar 2:13 And he went forth again by the sea side; and all the multitude resorted unto him, and he taught them.
Mar 2:14 And as he passed by, he saw Levi the son of Alphaeus sitting at the receipt of custom, and said unto him, Follow me. And he arose and followed him.
Mar 2:15 And it came to pass, that, as Jesus sat at meat in his house, many publicans and sinners sat also together with Jesus and his disciples: for there were many, and they followed him.
Mar 2:16 And when the scribes and Pharisees saw him eat with publicans and sinners, they said unto his disciples, How is it that he eateth and drinketh with publicans and sinners?
Mar 2:17 When Jesus heard it, he saith unto them, They that are whole have no need of the physician, but they that are sick: I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.
Transforming Power Facts:
1) The mystery of the Church was written in the Old Testament, but was not revealed entirely until the time of Jesus The Christ’s first coming, and this time is called a mystery because it needed to be revealed by the Holy Spirit of God as it was written in this passage by Isaiah, (and all the others)
2) The calling of Matthew the tax collector by Jesus caused the religious leaders great concern, because they had placed themselves on a pedestal above certain people and they were judgmental of people who did not conform to their rules and regulations, so that when Jesus went to Matthew’s party with many other common everyday people, they were outraged!
3) The Church Age is growing closer to a close, and it is supposed to be for all people who believe in Jesus the Christ and His sacrifice as full payment for all the sins of everyone who believes in Him, so that it can be fulfilled that the place of worship of God can truly be “A Place Of Worship For Everyday People”
