Jeremiah 3:1c return again to me, saith the Lord.

One of the grievous errors made in reading the Word is in interpretation of Genesis 3:24b a flaming sword which turned every way, to keep the way of the tree of life. The flaming sword was not to block the way to the tree of life but rather remove every obstacle that could possibly block the Way. The Way to the tree of life being the key in how to enter.

Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

Jesus is the Word. Jesus is the Way. He is how we can return to God to reestablish that close personal relationship we lost that day when Adam sinned.

If this was all that God wanted, then the bible could have been reduced to one book, a few passages and one conclusion. “Trust Me and obey.”

Part of the need for complexity resides within that very conclusion. “Who are You God and what do You want?” Satan has filled this world with lies about that very thing. He is the anti, opposition spirit, the Prince of the Power of the Air. The world with all its temptations is his playground and he has muddied up the waters so that is nearly impossible to see clearly.

The bible was given to us so that we can come to know God and His will for us in this life. Yes, salvation, the Good News, the Gospel, is simple. What comes next in relationship and undoing all the damage done by Satan takes a lot more than KISS.

John 6:40 And this is the will of him that sent me, that every one which seeth the Son, and believeth on him, may have everlasting life: and I will raise him up at the last day.

It is as simple as that. This is the answer to the loneliness which we all felt until our relationship was restored with God. At this time I can hear some of you asking; “How can I see the Son if He died two thousand years ago?” The simple answer is that if you have to ask the question, then the eyes of your understanding have not yet been opened.

Daniel 4:34 And at the end of the days I Nebuchadnezzar lifted up mine eyes unto heaven, and mine understanding returned unto me, and I blessed the most High, and I praised and honoured him that liveth for ever, whose dominion is an everlasting dominion, and his kingdom is from generation to generation:

Old Neb was tired of being an animal and when he came to the end of his strength, he looked to God and God gave him understanding. Apart from God there is nothing that restores understanding, sight or salvation.

Matthew 13:23a But he that received seed (the gospel) into the good ground (a heart prepared) is he that heareth the word, and understandeth it;

You might as; “So if the gospel is simple, why is this so complicated? Why can’t I just believe?” I think that is a fair question, so let me ask you a fair question.

If I said that all you have to do to be saved is to trust God, would you believe me? Probably not if we have not established a relationship in which I have proven myself to you. If your car is broken you go to a mechanic. If your computer doesn’t work you get a geek to fix it. If your appendix ruptures, you need a surgeon. So if you have a dead spirit in your heart, who is going to quicken it and bring you back into covenant relationship with God?