We cannot stand on two sides of the fence at the same time.  This position is impossible.  We either stand on this side OR we stand on that side.

Picture a woven wire or barbed wire fence surrounding a field.  A farmer knows, the animals he wishes to control need to be “fenced” inside the fence, and when the animals are outside the fence, then the “fence” has been compromised (as in there is be a hole in the fence) allowing the animals to be free.

When we accept the truth about Jesus—

When we believe in Jesus and what He did on the cross and in the grave—

When we confess our sins committed against God—

When the devil fell from heaven, one-third of the angels fell with him.  Now, maybe like me, you cannot really comprehend the magnitude of WHY or HOW this was even possible.

Nonetheless, as we believe the Word of God, cover to cover, this event truly occurred—

Truth remains Truth.

• There will always remain A CLEAR DIVISION between Christ & the antichrist!
• There will always be A CLEAR DIVISION between those who CHOOSE to follow Jesus & those who CHOOSE to NOT accept Jesus!

JESUS CHRIST

&

The antichrist.

If we study the prefix “anti” for a clear definition, we find that one who defies, who speaks lies, who stands against, who is NOT the TRUE JESUS CHRIST is most definitely the antichrist.

A CLEAR DIVISION between—

• CHRIST JESUS, THE SON of GOD, THE SON of MAN, THE SAVIOR, THE REDEEMER

& the

• Antichrist, the one who comes from Satan.

Therefore, as we choose to accept, believe, and confess Jesus as our Savior & Lord, there becomes A CLEAR DIVISION between who we once were & who we now are in Christ Jesus.

We are changed from the inside out, becoming new creatures in Christ.

• Our inner self is changed as we begin to walk away from our old way of thinking.
• Our behavior changes, as we begin to walk away from our past sins.

Others see the change in our lives, & this proves to those watching how we live—how we have repented of our sins & how we have received Jesus & how we are a Christian.

A CLEAR DIVISION!

God never intended for us to walk alone—in our faith-walk OR in our witness of Him.

• Jesus knew we would be tempted in our faith-walk.
• The Father knew we would have life-struggles & face persecution for the cause of Christ.

Since this is true, there also remains A CLEAR DIVISION between—

• The child of God, the one who confesses the Son, who has the Father, who has given his heart, his life, & his future to Jesus

&

• The antichrist, “the liar but the one who denies that Jesus is the Christ . . . the anti-christ, the one who denies the Father and the Son.”

Therefore, the DIVISION IS CLEAR—

• “Whoever denies the Son does not have the Father; . . .”  &
• Whoever believes in the Son does have the Father!

Even though we are sinners, through & through, we can receive forgiveness & God’s cleansing.

We can live for Jesus.

This is possible because God placed the power of His Holy Spirit within us at the exact moment of our salvation.

• When all your strength is gone—Lean in, on the everlasting arms of Jesus.
• When your family walks away because of your faith—Lean in, on the everlasting arms of Jesus.
• Even though our knees may shake as we witness for Christ—Lean in, on the everlasting arms of Jesus.
• Even though we are persecuted at work or by neighbors because of our faith—Lean in, on the everlasting arms of Jesus.

MAY WE SEE THE TRUTH OF THE GOSPEL—A TOTALLY CLEAR DIVISION!

MAY WE ALLOW THE PEOPLE SURROUNDING US TO SEE—A TOTALLY CLEAR DIVISION IN US—BECAUSE OF JESUS, THE CHRIST!