A Letter to the Churches...
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Dear Church:
In the words of the Apostle Paul, “Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.”
We are indeed living in the last days and God is pouring out His Spirit upon all flesh just as the Prophet Joel prophesied.
The Prophet Amos reminds us that, “Surely the Lord God does nothing unless He reveals His secret counsel to His
servants the Prophets.” God is revealing His secret counsel to His servants and they are bringing insight and
understanding to biblical prophecies concerning the End-times as well as warning the churches of the soon return of
Jesus Christ.
We are fast approaching the end of the Church Age and God has a message to the churches. It is the same message
that was given to the seven churches of Asia Minor in the book of Revelation. These churches not only represent the
attitudes of the churches of today, but they also represent seven phases in the development of the Christian Church.
Notice that the message to the seven churches of Asia Minor appears just before a scene in heaven where God is being
worshipped in chapter 4 and the Lamb, Jesus Christ, is presented in chapter 5. The Lamb is then given the book of
judgments that depicts the wrath of God that will soon be poured out upon the earth. The end of the Church Age will
usher in the beginning of tribulation and Christ has already begun to open the book of seven seals. Soon we will see the
manifestation of God’s wrath upon the earth.
With urgency, He is calling the churches to come back to Him. He is calling the churches to come back to the
perseverance and faith of the early church; the church of the first Jew and Gentile Believers. Many of our churches, even
the best of them, are guilty of one or more of the indictments made against the churches in the book of Revelation,
chapters 2 and 3. Look at these indictments, but more importantly look at the consequences. The Church at Ephesus is
told that their lampstand, would be removed from its place. The Church at Pergamum is told that Jesus Christ is coming
to make war with them if they did not repent. The Church of Sardis is told that that their names would be erased from the
Book of Life if they did not repent. The Church at Laodicea is told that if they do not overcome, Christ will spit them out of
His mouth.
Jesus Christ is warning us again and again. He is warning the churches in the book of Matthew, chapters 24 and 25,
when He gives an account of the signs that will point to the End-times. He is warning those who call themselves people
of God to not be like those in the day of Noah. Surely there were others in Noah’s day who thought themselves
righteous. But, only Noah and his family were saved. The others were not prepared for the coming of the rain; they were
busy with other matters of life, so they were left behind; the door to the ark was closed, and they perished. It will be the
same in this day. There will be many who call themselves Christians who will not be prepared when Christ returns and
will miss the “gathering.” Many of them will be church leaders.
Christ again warns the churches in the parable of the ten virgins. These virgins indeed represent those who call
themselves followers of Christ or they would not have all been waiting on Him. But, five of them, one-half, 50%, were not
ready when He came and He shut the door on them. Truly, many will be left behind when Christ returns for the Church.
Brethren, we must take heed to the warnings and the signs and turn back to the only true and Living God. How does God
want us to prepare for both the return of Christ and for living in a world full of ungodliness and unrighteousness?
First, He must become our first love. The people of God must be taught to love Him. Jesus Christ said He came to fulfill
scripture. Do we lack the wisdom to know how He fulfilled scripture? He did it with two commandments on which He
hung ALL law and prophets. That is, to love God and to love our neighbor. Galatians 5:14 says, “For the whole Law is
fulfilled in one word in the statement, You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” Then, He took the disciples aside and
gave them an additional commandment, a “new commandment” meant only for them, meant only for the Church, and that
is to love one another as Christ loves us.
Brethren, in the dreadful and horrifically evil days that are about to come upon the earth, love for God and the brethren is
going to be essential. There is only one message that should be resounding from pulpits today and that is a message of
love. When the people learn to truly love God, then they will not sin against Him or their neighbor. They will not be
fornicators, adulterers, homosexuals, murderers, liars, and any other transgressor whose penalty is to not inherit the
kingdom of God. (1 Corinthians 6:9). But, more importantly, their love for God will not allow them to succumb to the spirit
of the Antichrist, which is already in the world.
Do not be like the Pharisees in the days of Christ who were more concerned about matters of the law such as tithing and
vain traditions rather than about weightier matters such as love and mercy. (Matthew 23:23).
Secondly, every individual must be found doing what the disciples of Jesus Christ have been commissioned to do and
that is to make disciples, not recycle them. Many in our congregations have accepted the Lord Jesus Christ but have no
clue as to what it is to be His Disciple. He has commissioned us to “go therefore” and make disciples of all the nations,
not just gather them.
Thirdly, in addition to preaching the gospel of salvation, the gospel of the End-times must be preached as well; the
people must be warned. Many pastors have sadly misinterpreted Jesus in Matthew 24:14. He says, “And this gospel of
the kingdom shall be preached in the whole world for a witness to all the nations, and then the end shall come.” He did
not say “the gospel.” He said, “this gospel.” What gospel was He talking about in
Matthew 24? Well, what was He talking about before He made the statement? He was talking about signs of the End.
It is the gospel of the End-times, the warning signs, the gospel of Christ’s return that must and will be preached before
the end comes. Why? Because God does not leave His people ignorant nor unprepared. If some are left behind and if
some fall away from the faith, as they will, says the Apostle Paul in 2 Thessalonians 2:3, it will not be because they have
not heard the End-time warning, it will be because they did not heed the End-time signs.
In the words of the Apostle Peter, “For it is time for judgment to begin with the household of God; and if it begins with us
first, what will be the outcome of those who do not obey the gospel of God?”
Knowing that the day of the Lord is surely coming and at a time we least expect it, God is calling His people to holiness
and godliness as we watch for and hasten the day of His coming.
May God grant you the wisdom to discern the times and to not be found wanting at the return of our Lord and Savior,
Jesus Christ.
Peace be with you, and with the church family.
A Bond-Servant of Jesus Christ,
Gale
Revelation 1:3
“Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of the prophecy, and heed the things that are written in it; for the
time is near.”
In the words of the Apostle Paul, “Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.”
We are indeed living in the last days and God is pouring out His Spirit upon all flesh just as the Prophet Joel prophesied.
The Prophet Amos reminds us that, “Surely the Lord God does nothing unless He reveals His secret counsel to His
servants the Prophets.” God is revealing His secret counsel to His servants and they are bringing insight and
understanding to biblical prophecies concerning the End-times as well as warning the churches of the soon return of
Jesus Christ.
We are fast approaching the end of the Church Age and God has a message to the churches. It is the same message
that was given to the seven churches of Asia Minor in the book of Revelation. These churches not only represent the
attitudes of the churches of today, but they also represent seven phases in the development of the Christian Church.
Notice that the message to the seven churches of Asia Minor appears just before a scene in heaven where God is being
worshipped in chapter 4 and the Lamb, Jesus Christ, is presented in chapter 5. The Lamb is then given the book of
judgments that depicts the wrath of God that will soon be poured out upon the earth. The end of the Church Age will
usher in the beginning of tribulation and Christ has already begun to open the book of seven seals. Soon we will see the
manifestation of God’s wrath upon the earth.
With urgency, He is calling the churches to come back to Him. He is calling the churches to come back to the
perseverance and faith of the early church; the church of the first Jew and Gentile Believers. Many of our churches, even
the best of them, are guilty of one or more of the indictments made against the churches in the book of Revelation,
chapters 2 and 3. Look at these indictments, but more importantly look at the consequences. The Church at Ephesus is
told that their lampstand, would be removed from its place. The Church at Pergamum is told that Jesus Christ is coming
to make war with them if they did not repent. The Church of Sardis is told that that their names would be erased from the
Book of Life if they did not repent. The Church at Laodicea is told that if they do not overcome, Christ will spit them out of
His mouth.
Jesus Christ is warning us again and again. He is warning the churches in the book of Matthew, chapters 24 and 25,
when He gives an account of the signs that will point to the End-times. He is warning those who call themselves people
of God to not be like those in the day of Noah. Surely there were others in Noah’s day who thought themselves
righteous. But, only Noah and his family were saved. The others were not prepared for the coming of the rain; they were
busy with other matters of life, so they were left behind; the door to the ark was closed, and they perished. It will be the
same in this day. There will be many who call themselves Christians who will not be prepared when Christ returns and
will miss the “gathering.” Many of them will be church leaders.
Christ again warns the churches in the parable of the ten virgins. These virgins indeed represent those who call
themselves followers of Christ or they would not have all been waiting on Him. But, five of them, one-half, 50%, were not
ready when He came and He shut the door on them. Truly, many will be left behind when Christ returns for the Church.
Brethren, we must take heed to the warnings and the signs and turn back to the only true and Living God. How does God
want us to prepare for both the return of Christ and for living in a world full of ungodliness and unrighteousness?
First, He must become our first love. The people of God must be taught to love Him. Jesus Christ said He came to fulfill
scripture. Do we lack the wisdom to know how He fulfilled scripture? He did it with two commandments on which He
hung ALL law and prophets. That is, to love God and to love our neighbor. Galatians 5:14 says, “For the whole Law is
fulfilled in one word in the statement, You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” Then, He took the disciples aside and
gave them an additional commandment, a “new commandment” meant only for them, meant only for the Church, and that
is to love one another as Christ loves us.
Brethren, in the dreadful and horrifically evil days that are about to come upon the earth, love for God and the brethren is
going to be essential. There is only one message that should be resounding from pulpits today and that is a message of
love. When the people learn to truly love God, then they will not sin against Him or their neighbor. They will not be
fornicators, adulterers, homosexuals, murderers, liars, and any other transgressor whose penalty is to not inherit the
kingdom of God. (1 Corinthians 6:9). But, more importantly, their love for God will not allow them to succumb to the spirit
of the Antichrist, which is already in the world.
Do not be like the Pharisees in the days of Christ who were more concerned about matters of the law such as tithing and
vain traditions rather than about weightier matters such as love and mercy. (Matthew 23:23).
Secondly, every individual must be found doing what the disciples of Jesus Christ have been commissioned to do and
that is to make disciples, not recycle them. Many in our congregations have accepted the Lord Jesus Christ but have no
clue as to what it is to be His Disciple. He has commissioned us to “go therefore” and make disciples of all the nations,
not just gather them.
Thirdly, in addition to preaching the gospel of salvation, the gospel of the End-times must be preached as well; the
people must be warned. Many pastors have sadly misinterpreted Jesus in Matthew 24:14. He says, “And this gospel of
the kingdom shall be preached in the whole world for a witness to all the nations, and then the end shall come.” He did
not say “the gospel.” He said, “this gospel.” What gospel was He talking about in
Matthew 24? Well, what was He talking about before He made the statement? He was talking about signs of the End.
It is the gospel of the End-times, the warning signs, the gospel of Christ’s return that must and will be preached before
the end comes. Why? Because God does not leave His people ignorant nor unprepared. If some are left behind and if
some fall away from the faith, as they will, says the Apostle Paul in 2 Thessalonians 2:3, it will not be because they have
not heard the End-time warning, it will be because they did not heed the End-time signs.
In the words of the Apostle Peter, “For it is time for judgment to begin with the household of God; and if it begins with us
first, what will be the outcome of those who do not obey the gospel of God?”
Knowing that the day of the Lord is surely coming and at a time we least expect it, God is calling His people to holiness
and godliness as we watch for and hasten the day of His coming.
May God grant you the wisdom to discern the times and to not be found wanting at the return of our Lord and Savior,
Jesus Christ.
Peace be with you, and with the church family.
A Bond-Servant of Jesus Christ,
Gale
Revelation 1:3
“Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of the prophecy, and heed the things that are written in it; for the
time is near.”
Time is running
out...
Christ is urging
the Churches to
return to HIM!
out...
Christ is urging
the Churches to
return to HIM!
