Align Yourselves to the Absolute Goodness of God

This moment, right here and now, carries eternal weight. Never before has it been so critical for us, in absolute humility and complete surrender, to align ourselves—our hearts, minds, souls, and lives—with the will of God in Christ Jesus. The days of self-reliance and spiritual complacency are over. The hour demands that we fully embrace the sovereign grace and absolute goodness of our Father in Heaven, made manifest in His Son, Jesus Christ.

It is only by the overwhelming abundance of His Grace that we are invited and enabled to stand firmly in Him, in His Truth. Apart from Him, we drift aimlessly into darkness and deception. But, beloved, the Good News is this: in Christ, we are securely anchored in the boundless ocean of God’s absolute goodness. There is no shadow, no variance, no hidden agenda in Him—only pure, infinite, radiant goodness.

The journey we are about to embark on together is not for the faint-hearted. It is a journey into radical faith, courageous obedience, and uncompromising truth. It is a call to shed every illusion, every false comfort, and every deceptive doctrine that keeps us from stepping into the absolute goodness of God. This article is not merely informative—it is transformative. Its truths demand action, response, and surrender.

As we proceed through the revelations, may the Holy Spirit illuminate our hearts and minds. May we courageously abandon all that is false and cling tightly to the Word of God, the Living Truth—Jesus Christ Himself. This is your invitation. This is your opportunity. The King of Glory awaits your full surrender.

Jesus as the Author and Finisher of All Faith

From the very beginning, before time, space, and matter ever existed, before the foundations of the world were laid, there was the Trinity—God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit—in perfect, eternal unity and harmony. They were complete, lacking nothing, perfectly whole and content within themselves. Yet out of the depths of their absolute goodness, the Trinity chose to create. It was not out of necessity, for they needed nothing; it was out of love—pure, absolute, unbounded love.

The Apostle John eloquently declares,

"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God" John 1:1

And he further testifies,

"All things came into being through Him, and apart from Him nothing came into being that has come into being" John 1:3

Jesus, the Word of God, is not merely the Creator—He is the Master Artist, the Divine Craftsman, the Author of everything that exists. Picture an artist approaching a blank canvas or a sculptor confronting a block of untouched marble. The masterpiece does not create itself; it waits upon the touch, skill, and creativity of its maker. We, humanity, are exactly this—His workmanship, fashioned by His own hands. We are His masterpiece.

The Apostle Paul echoes this truth profoundly in Ephesians 2:10:

"For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them." Ephesians 2:10

When the Trinity spoke humanity into existence, it was Jesus, the Word, who called forth life, form, purpose, and destiny. He is not only the beginning of our story but also its completion, its perfect fulfillment and completion. Before He started our journey, Jesus saw our conclusion IN HIM. He sees the full picture, perfectly finished, completed, perfect, and established in His eternal goodness.

The author of Hebrews brings this into sharp focus:

"Fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith..." Hebrews 12:2a

Jesus is not merely the initiator of faith; He is faith incarnate. Faithfulness itself finds its origin, its purest expression, and ultimate completion in Him. Before humanity ever had faith, Jesus embodied perfect trust and absolute reliance upon the Father. He was the first to demonstrate complete trust, absolute dependence, unshakable perseverance, and unwavering patience.

Consider His earthly ministry. Even as He faced betrayal, denial, persecution, suffering, and ultimately, crucifixion, His faithfulness never wavered. In the garden of Gethsemane, knowing the agony ahead, Jesus surrendered completely to His Father's will, declaring:

"Father, if You are willing, remove this cup from Me; yet not My will, but Yours be done" Luke 22:42

This wasn't just a momentary display of obedience—it was the manifestation of perfect faithfulness, a fulfillment of the Father's eternal plan, decided long before time began. His faith and trust were absolute, anchored in an unchanging love. Jesus is, therefore, the eternal benchmark, the author of perfect faithfulness, demonstrating what true faith looks like—utter reliance and complete surrender.

But He didn't just model faith; He authored ours. Our ability to believe, trust, and hope doesn't originate from within us—it originates from within Him. Paul makes this abundantly clear when he states,

"For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God" Ephesians 2:8

Jesus has authored our faith, given it to us as a divine gift, and promises to complete what He has begun. He doesn't start something He won't finish. Philippians 1:6 emphasizes this beautifully:

"For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus." Philippians 1:6

This is not mere optimism; it's a divine guarantee. Jesus is faithful; He cannot fail, nor can He be deterred. What He starts, He completes. He is the ultimate artist, and we, His masterpiece, are destined to reflect His glory fully and completely.

To be "IN CHRIST" means to be immersed in the absolute goodness of God. It means that every good and perfect gift, every blessing, every promise is ours because we are united with Jesus, the Author and Finisher of our faith. We live and move within His perfect faithfulness, trusting His perfect provision and His sovereign care–by Grace. The faith we walk in daily is simply a reflection of His unending faithfulness toward us. In other words, it’s all HIM.

This is the profound beauty of our redemption. Jesus didn't merely redeem us from something—He redeemed us unto something: His very life, character, and nature. He didn't merely forgive us; He restored us fully into Himself. We are literally partakers of His divine nature (2 Peter 1:4).

Therefore, as we step into the absolute goodness of God, we understand that we have stepped into Christ Himself—into His completed work, His perfect faithfulness, and His eternal purpose. Nothing can diminish, change, or undermine this absolute goodness, for it originates in Christ, who is the same yesterday, today, and forever (Hebrews 13:8).

As we move forward, we do so firmly established in the truth of this first foundational reality: Jesus is the Author and Finisher of all faith. This is the beginning of the greatest love story ever told, and the best part is that it never ends—it only grows deeper, richer, and more glorious as we continue to discover the absolute, immeasurable goodness of our God in Christ Jesus.

God’s Providence and Sovereign Plan

As we continue unfolding this profound love story, we now delve deeply into the heartbeat of eternity—God’s Providence and His sovereign, unstoppable plan for humanity. From Genesis through Revelation, the Bible unveils the magnificent tapestry of a divine plan that God meticulously and lovingly designed within Himself, before time itself began. The Trinity, in perfect communion and overflowing love, set forth a blueprint, a sovereign destiny for humanity, wrapped entirely within the absolute goodness of God.

The Bible begins not with chaos, confusion, or random chance, but with intentionality, clarity, and perfect order. In Genesis 1:1, the foundational declaration is made:

“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth” Genesis 1:1

Before this beginning, there was God—the eternal Trinity—existing in perfect harmony and absolute goodness. The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit needed nothing outside themselves, yet out of their boundless love and creativity, they chose to create us. It was not an accident, nor was it an afterthought. It was the divine providence of the Godhead, flowing directly from their eternal nature.

Paul, writing to the Ephesian believers, reveals this breathtaking truth plainly and powerfully:

“Just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we would be holy and blameless before Him. In love He predestined us to adoption as sons through Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the kind intention of His will” Ephesians 1:4–5

This single passage encompasses eternity’s grandest truth: before any atom existed, before a star ignited in the cosmos, before humanity ever breathed its first breath, God had already seen, chosen, and predestined humanity for Himself—through Christ. His providence, therefore, is not reactive; it is sovereignly proactive. It does not respond to events; it ordains them, shaping history toward the fulfillment of His perfect will.

King David, in poetic reverence, captures this profound truth in Psalm 139:16:

“Your eyes have seen my unformed substance; and in Your book were all written the days that were ordained for me, when as yet there was not one of them.” Psalm 139:16

Consider the intimacy and precision with which God regards every human life. Our days are not accidents; they are ordained, planned meticulously by a God who knows us and loves us deeply, individually, intimately.

Isaiah profoundly captures God’s sovereign providence:

“Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times things which have not been done, saying, ‘My purpose will be established, and I will accomplish all My good pleasure’” Isaiah 46:10

What is His “good pleasure”? It is our reconciliation, our restoration, and our unity with Him, fully realized in Jesus Christ. God’s sovereign plan is the greatest rescue mission ever conceived—devised before the problem ever emerged.

From the moment humanity fell in Eden, it seemed as if the enemy had corrupted God’s perfect design. Yet, the beauty and power of God’s providence are such that even before the serpent spoke deception to Eve, the solution was already secured in Jesus, the Lamb slain “from the foundation of the world” (Revelation 13:8). This is not a backup plan; this is the only plan—the eternal plan, perfectly woven into the fabric of God’s absolute goodness.

In the fullness of time, this sovereign plan took on flesh and dwelt among us. John describes it gloriously:

“And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we saw His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth” John 1:14

Jesus did not merely come to earth to repair a failed experiment; He came to reveal the perfect providence of the Father, established before creation. He embodied the eternal decree of the Trinity. He came as the fulfillment of God’s unwavering promise, given in Genesis, fulfilled in Christ, and carried forward into eternity.

The Apostle Peter affirms this truth vividly when speaking of Jesus:

“For He was foreknown before the foundation of the world, but has appeared in these last times for the sake of you” 1 Peter 1:20

God’s providence encompasses every aspect of life, history, and destiny. He doesn’t merely foresee events; He lovingly orchestrates all things together for our good (Romans 8:28). There is no random accident, no isolated event beyond His awareness and purpose. Every circumstance—joyful or painful—is woven into His masterful plan to bring humanity to the fullness of redemption and unity in Christ.

This grand truth was powerfully echoed by Joseph in Genesis 50:20, as he faced his brothers after years of betrayal and hardship:

“As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good…” Genesis 50:20

This single declaration summarizes God’s entire providential narrative. Evil, pain, and brokenness do not thwart God’s plan; instead, they become instruments He sovereignly transforms into pathways for His ultimate goodness and glory. This is providence. This is sovereignty. This is our God.

The Apostle Paul boldly reiterates this reality in Romans 8:29–30:

“For those whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son… and these whom He predestined, He also called; and these whom He called, He also justified; and these whom He justified, He also glorified.” Romans 8:29–30

This passage beautifully illustrates the eternal, unbroken chain of divine providence. It is not left to chance, nor is it dependent upon human effort; rather, it is sovereignly and lovingly assured by God Himself. The God who began our story has already seen it finished in glory.

The Book of Revelation, in triumphant imagery, proclaims the fulfillment of God’s sovereign plan:

“Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth… And I heard a loud voice from the throne, saying, ‘Behold, the tabernacle of God is among men… and He will wipe away every tear from their eyes; and there will no longer be any death…’” Revelation 21:1, 3–4

From Genesis to Revelation, we witness the unwavering, unstoppable, providential plan of God—His absolute goodness redeeming humanity and restoring all creation.

Thus, as we journey through this life we clearly see that God’s providence is not distant or abstract. It is personal, relational, intimate. It is His sovereign love story for humanity—conceived before time, executed through Christ, sustained by His Spirit, and eternally secured by His absolute goodness. The Bible calls it GRACE, His absolute goodness manifested.

We stand within the beautiful reality of this providential story, confident that nothing can separate us from the love of God (Romans 8:38–39). His providence is our peace, His sovereignty our security, and His eternal plan our perfect destiny.

With this profound truth embedded deeply in our hearts, let us proceed boldly, ready to explore how humanity lost “Grace and Truth” in Eden, and how Jesus Christ, in absolute goodness, restored them to humanity forever.

How We Lost "Grace and Truth" in Eden and the Marvelous Restoration by Jesus Christ

As we continue exploring this breathtaking love story, we come now to a pivotal moment—an event of profound consequence in human history. To fully appreciate the absolute goodness of God, we must first understand the tragedy of what humanity lost and then marvel at how extravagantly Jesus Christ restored it.

In Eden, humanity enjoyed unlimited, unhindered fellowship with God, dwelling in the fullness of Grace and Truth. Grace and Truth were not merely abstract concepts or separate entities; they were one. Just as a coin has two distinct sides yet remains a single, indivisible coin, Grace and Truth existed inseparably in Eden. They existed in perfect harmony because they existed perfectly in God Himself.

The Apostle John encapsulates this revelation about Jesus, declaring with unmistakable clarity:

“And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we saw His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth… For of His fullness we have all received, and grace upon grace. For the Law was given through Moses; grace and truth were realized through Jesus Christ.” John 1:14, 16–17

In Eden, Adam and Eve experienced the full measure of God’s grace—His favor, provision, protection, presence, and unconditional love. They also walked in absolute truth—complete harmony and transparency with God, with one another, and even with their own hearts.

Genesis describes their innocence clearly:

“And the man and his wife were both naked and were not ashamed.” Genesis 2:25

Here was humanity—fully exposed, yet completely free of shame. This was the original state of grace and truth. No secrets, no deception, no guilt. Eden was absolute openness and vulnerability in the presence of absolute goodness.

Then came the tragedy of the fall—an event that fractured this beautiful unity. Genesis chapter 3 describes how deception entered the garden, embodied in the serpent’s seductive whispers. Eve was deceived; Adam disobeyed, and together they forfeited their inheritance, exchanging grace and truth for sin and death.

Immediately, the result was devastating:

“Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together and made themselves loin coverings. They heard the sound of the Lord God walking in the garden…and the man and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the Lord God…” Genesis 3:7–8

For the first time, shame entered humanity’s consciousness. Shame prompted humanity’s first attempt at self-righteousness—fig leaves to cover guilt and hide from God’s presence. Instead of Grace and Truth, mankind now walked in fear, hiding, lies, and deception. Eden’s tragic loss was far greater than just paradise—it was the loss of humanity’s original identity in the fullness of Grace and Truth.

This loss plunged humanity into spiritual blindness and perpetual separation.

The Apostle Paul poignantly described humanity’s tragic state of alienation in Ephesians:

“Remember that you were at that time separate from Christ…having no hope and without God in the world.” Ephesians 2:12

Yet even in humanity’s darkest hour, God spoke hope. In the midst of pronouncing the consequences of sin, He simultaneously revealed His sovereign plan of rescue—a divine plan conceived before creation itself:

“And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her seed; He shall bruise you on the head, and you shall bruise Him on the heel.” Genesis 3:15

This prophetic promise pointed forward to Jesus—the seed of the woman—who would come to crush the serpent, to redeem and restore what was lost.

At precisely the right moment in history, God fulfilled this promise through Jesus, who stepped onto the earth fully embodying Grace and Truth. He came not merely as a prophet or a great teacher, but as Grace and Truth incarnate, the exact representation of God’s absolute goodness, sent to rescue humanity from deception and darkness.

Paul triumphantly declared this restoration in Romans 5:17:

“For if by the transgression of the one, death reigned through the one, much more those who receive the abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness will reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ.” Romans 5:17

Jesus came, not with partial grace or fragments of truth, but with the fullness of both. Nothing missing, nothing broken, nothing hidden—complete, absolute, uncontainable goodness poured forth freely. Through Jesus’ death on the cross and His triumphant resurrection, humanity was restored fully to God’s original design: reconciled in absolute Grace, standing forever in absolute Truth.

The Apostle Paul expounds this clearly in Colossians 2:13–14:

“When you were dead in your transgressions…He made you alive together with Him, having forgiven us all our transgressions… having nailed it to the cross.” Colossians 2:13–14

On the cross, Jesus not only restored humanity’s lost innocence, He re-established our full access to Grace and Truth. He tore the veil separating us from the holy presence of God. When Jesus declared, “It is finished!” (John 19:30), the redemption of Grace and Truth was fully accomplished. Forever.

What Adam lost in Eden, Jesus reclaimed infinitely more abundantly. Now, by God’s magnificent grace, we who are believers in Christ become carriers and vessels of His absolute goodness. Paul reveals this radical truth in 2 Corinthians 5:17:

"Namely, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and He has committed to us the word of reconciliation. Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making an appeal through us; we beg you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. He made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that we might become the righteousness of God in Him." 2 Corinthians 5:19-21

In Christ, we are fully restored to Eden’s original blueprint—and more. We possess not a limited, fragmented goodness, but the very fullness of Christ Himself—complete Grace, complete Truth, unlimited provision, unlimited forgiveness, and eternal life.

God’s restoration through Jesus does not return humanity merely to Eden—it transports us far beyond.

Through Christ, we share in the glory and unity of the Trinity itself, united eternally in perfect fellowship:

“The glory which You have given Me I have given to them, that they may be one, just as We are one; I in them and You in Me…” John 17:22–23

Consider this astonishing reality: the very fullness of Grace and Truth present in Jesus—the exact same measure—has now been given to us. As believers, we have access to everything Christ is and has—every blessing, every promise, every assurance, fully ours by Grace.

As we reflect, we see that the greatest rescue mission ever undertaken was not merely about saving humanity from judgment, but about restoring humanity to its intended identity in the fullness of Grace and Truth. Jesus, full of grace and truth, has given us all of Himself.

With this remarkable restoration firmly anchored in our hearts, let us boldly proceed, ready to examine the majestic power, purpose, and profound meaning behind the name of Jesus Christ.
The Name of Jesus—The Highest Authority in Heaven and Earth

As we continue to journey deeper into the heart of God’s love story, we now come to the most profound and pivotal revelation of all time—the name of Jesus. This is the single most significant revelation ever given, the name above every other name. The Bible clearly proclaims that no other name carries the power, authority, or purpose that resides within the mighty and matchless name of Jesus Christ.

What Is in a Name?

According to the Bible, a name is more than just a label; it represents identity, character, nature, and destiny. In ancient Hebrew culture, a name captured the very essence of a person’s life and purpose. When God gives a name, He does so intentionally, embedding within it a prophetic and eternal significance.

When the angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph, he revealed the divine significance of Jesus' name:

“She will bear a Son; and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.” Matthew 1:21

The name “Jesus” (Hebrew: Yeshua) literally means, “The Lord saves,” or “Jehovah is salvation.” From the very moment His name was declared, His divine purpose was clear: He was sent from heaven to save humanity—to rescue, redeem, and restore us back to God’s heart.

The Unparalleled Authority of His Name

No other name has been given such absolute authority. Jesus’ name carries the weight of heaven itself. Paul reveals in Philippians the sheer magnitude of authority God the Father has placed in Jesus' name:

“For this reason also, God highly exalted Him, and bestowed on Him the name which is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee will bow, of those who are in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and that every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.” Philippians 2:9–11

This declaration is not a poetic exaggeration—it's an eternal reality. One day, every knee—every single created being, angels, humanity, and even the demonic realm—will bow before the absolute authority of Jesus’ name. Every tongue will acknowledge His lordship. Such authority cannot be surpassed or equaled. Jesus Himself declared unequivocally:

“All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth.” Matthew 28:18

Not partial authority, not conditional authority—ALL AUTHORITY. The name of Jesus commands obedience and respect across every realm in existence.

The Purpose and Reach of His Name

The Apostle Peter boldly proclaimed the exclusive saving power found solely in the name of Jesus:

“And there is salvation in no one else; for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among men by which we must be saved.” Acts 4:12

This makes the name of Jesus the most pivotal revelation in human history—His name alone provides access to God, eternal life, redemption from sin, freedom from darkness, healing for our brokenness, deliverance from bondage, and complete restoration.

When spoken in faith, the name of Jesus carries miraculous power:

Healing (Acts 3:6)

Deliverance (Mark 16:17)

Answered Prayer (John 14:13–14)

Authority over Demons (Luke 10:17)

Why the Name of Jesus Exposes the Heresy of Joseph Smith and Mormonism

Understanding the magnitude of Jesus' name helps us grasp why the false teachings and fraudulent claims of Joseph Smith are not just theological mistakes but deeply offensive, dangerous, and outright blasphemous. Joseph Smith attempted to reduce Jesus to merely one god among many, stripping Him of absolute authority, diminishing His unique role as the sole Redeemer and Savior.

Joseph Smith falsely taught:

That Jesus and Lucifer were spirit brothers (a profound and deliberate distortion of Jesus’ divine nature).

That humans could progress to become gods themselves, undermining the uniqueness of Jesus’ deity.

That Jesus' atonement alone was insufficient for salvation without temple rituals and works.

Such teachings blatantly contradict the absolute authority, purpose, and power given exclusively to the name of Jesus. The magnitude of Smith’s deception becomes clear when we consider the enormity of Christ's true identity and authority as revealed in the Scriptures.

John explicitly warns about the spirit behind teachings like those propagated by Joseph Smith:

“Who is the liar but the one who denies that Jesus is the Christ? This is the antichrist, the one who denies the Father and the Son.” 1 John 2:22

The consequences of following Smith’s false doctrines are eternally devastating. By teaching another “Jesus,” Joseph Smith and his successors have led millions of sincere, well-meaning people away from the only name that saves—the true and living Christ of the Bible.

The Urgent Need to Expose and Eliminate False Teachings

The Bible makes clear the urgency and responsibility we have to protect the integrity and purity of Jesus’ name and gospel message. Jude, strategically placed immediately before Revelation, exhorts us passionately:

“Beloved, while I was making every effort to write you about our common salvation, I felt the necessity to write to you appealing that you contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all handed down to the saints.” Jude 1:3

To "contend earnestly" means to vigorously oppose false teachings, exposing them fearlessly and relentlessly. The eternal stakes are too high to remain silent or passive. Jude continues, clearly defining false teachers as dangerous:

“For certain persons have crept in unnoticed…ungodly persons who turn the grace of our God into licentiousness and deny our only Master and Lord, Jesus Christ.” Jude 1:4

We expose falsehood because every deception and lie distorts the beauty, power, and life-saving authority of Jesus' name. Failing to oppose false teachings actively allows spiritual destruction to spread unchecked.

We have reaffirmed the unmatched power and significance of the name of Jesus Christ. We’ve seen the absolute, eternal authority vested solely in Him, making His name the highest revelation ever known. With this authority comes the sacred responsibility to uphold and protect His holy name.

Joseph Smith’s counterfeit "Jesus" is exposed clearly as a fraudulent and dangerous idol, whose teachings lead people tragically away from the true salvation found only in the biblical Jesus.

As believers, followers, and radical ambassadors for Christ, we are compelled to proclaim and defend His name boldly, passionately, and without compromise, especially in these final hours before His imminent return.

Now, with the mighty name of Jesus firmly established in our hearts and minds, we are prepared to move forward, to understand our identity and purpose as the Temple of God—an identity that reveals yet another profound contrast between biblical truth and the distortions of Joseph Smith and LDS teachings.

Jesus as the True Temple and Our Identity as the Temple of God

As we delve deeper into this extraordinary journey of unveiling God's love story for humanity, we come face-to-face with one of the most profound revelations of the New Testament: Jesus Christ Himself is the true Temple of God. And through Him, every true believer, every genuine follower of Christ, becomes a living, breathing stone of His temple—a dwelling place for the very Spirit of God.

Understanding this truth fundamentally changes how we view worship, faith, identity, and our eternal destiny. It also dramatically exposes the stark contrast between the biblical truth and the tragically deceptive teachings of Joseph Smith and Mormonism regarding temples and temple worship.

Jesus Christ: The True Temple Not Made With Human Hands

The Bible unmistakably reveals that the Temple in Jerusalem was only a shadow, a symbolic representation pointing forward to a greater reality—Jesus Christ Himself. When religious leaders challenged Jesus, He responded with prophetic clarity:

“Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.” The Jews misunderstood, thinking He referred to the physical temple built by Herod, but “He was speaking of the temple of His body.” John 2:19–21

In Jesus, the reality of God's Temple is fully realized. He Himself became the meeting place between God and man—the dwelling place of God’s very presence on Earth. Paul confirms this explicitly:

“For it was the Father's good pleasure for all the fullness to dwell in Him.” Colossians 1:19

No longer do we approach God through physical temples or rituals. We approach God through Christ alone—the one true Mediator, the only perfect Temple.

Believers in Christ: The Living Temple of God

Not only is Christ the true Temple, but those who are united to Christ through faith become part of this spiritual Temple. Paul lays this truth out clearly and powerfully:

“Do you not know that you are a temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?” 1 Corinthians 3:16

When Jesus breathed His last upon the cross, the curtain in the physical temple was torn apart (Matthew 27:51), signaling that access to God’s presence was now opened to all who believe in Christ. Now, we—the redeemed followers of Jesus—are the very dwelling place of God, joined together as “living stones” into a spiritual house:

“You also, as living stones, are being built up as a spiritual house for a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.” 1 Peter 2:5

This changes everything. The dwelling of God is no longer restricted to a physical location or building made by human hands. Instead, the holy, omnipresent God now dwells intimately within the hearts of believers. Collectively, we form His temple—a living, breathing community inhabited by the presence of Almighty God.

The Absolute Conflict With LDS Temple Doctrine

With these biblical truths clearly established, we must courageously confront the deep, irreconcilable conflict between the biblical revelation and the temple teachings of Joseph Smith and the Mormon Church (LDS).

Mormonism places immense spiritual significance on its physical temples, teaching adherents that temple ordinances—such as baptisms for the dead, eternal marriages, secret signs, and tokens—are necessary for exaltation, progression, and salvation. These temple rites, according to LDS doctrine, hold eternal power, essential for families to remain together in the afterlife and for individuals to progress toward godhood.

However, when examined against the clear, authoritative Word of God, such teachings crumble utterly. The Bible proclaims that:

Christ alone is our Temple.

Believers alone are the living temple where God resides.

Salvation and eternal life are fully and exclusively provided through Jesus Christ’s sacrifice on the cross.

Paul declared emphatically to the Athenians:

“The God who made the world and all things in it, since He is Lord of heaven and earth, does not dwell in temples made with hands; nor is He served by human hands, as though He needed anything, since He Himself gives to all people life and breath and all things.” Acts 17:24–25

If God no longer dwells in temples built by human hands, then the spiritual foundation of LDS temple doctrine is profoundly and irredeemably flawed.

The Dire Consequences of Following Joseph Smith Over Apostle Paul and Christ

The Apostle Paul issued a severe and timeless warning against any doctrine that distorts or adds to the pure, simple Gospel of Jesus Christ:

“But even if we, or an angel from heaven, should preach to you a gospel contrary to what we have preached to you, he is to be accursed!” Galatians 1:8

Joseph Smith claimed an angel from heaven (Moroni) delivered the teachings foundational to LDS temples. Yet the very existence and practices of these temples directly contradict the Gospel delivered once and for all through Jesus Christ and affirmed by the Apostle Paul and all the apostles.

Paul taught that we are saved solely through grace, by faith in Christ alone:

“For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, so that no one may boast.” Ephesians 2:8–9

Mormon temple ordinances are explicitly taught as necessary works for exaltation. This not only contradicts the Gospel—it fundamentally opposes it. As a result, sincere LDS members who trust temple rites for their eternal salvation are tragically misled, placing their eternal destiny in rituals that have no eternal power.

Can LDS Temples Have Any Eternal Power?

The sobering answer is unequivocal: No. According to the clear teachings of Jesus Christ and the Apostles, LDS temples have no eternal significance, power, or authority. They are an elaborate counterfeit, distracting sincere, well-meaning people away from the true salvation and grace freely available only through Christ.

Every moment spent inside these human-made temples performing rituals for eternal life is tragically misguided and eternally dangerous. True believers in Christ understand that God dwells in them—not in buildings of stone and mortar.

The revelation of Jesus as the true Temple, and believers as His living temples, is transformative and essential. This truth is not merely theological—it is eternally life-giving. To believe and trust in physical temples and rituals instead of the true Temple, Jesus Christ, is a devastating deception with eternal consequences.

As followers of Jesus, we bear the responsibility to lovingly, but boldly and unflinchingly, expose this deception and call LDS members—and all deceived by false doctrines—back to the true Temple, Jesus Christ. He alone provides full, eternal access to God.

Having clearly established the eternally significant conflict between biblical truth and LDS temple doctrine, we are now equipped to courageously and confidently continue our journey, prepared to explore even deeper aspects of what it truly means to be radically committed to Jesus Christ, His Truth, and His Kingdom alone.

With clarity and truth now boldly proclaimed, let us investigate what it means to be radically devoted to Jesus Christ and how essential such devotion is for all who seek His Kingdom.

Becoming Radicalized for Christ—The Only Way to Enter the Kingdom of God

They say I’ve become radicalized, fanatical, perhaps even dangerous—and for once, my critics and detractors are right. But not in the way they might think. Yes, I am radical, and I have indeed become radically dangerous, but only to darkness, deception, false religion, and spiritual complacency. The truth is simple yet profound: To enter the Kingdom of God, you must become radicalized for Jesus Christ. Nothing less will suffice. Therefore, I am a dangerous radical for Christ.

This is not an invitation to religious extremism but a call to absolute, passionate surrender to the radical love, grace, and absolute goodness of God manifested in Jesus Christ. Radical devotion to Jesus is not optional. According to the Bible, it is essential.

The Biblical Call to Radical Devotion

When Jesus Christ walked the dusty streets of Galilee and Judea, His message was uncompromisingly radical:

“If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross daily and follow Me. For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake, he is the one who will save it.” Luke 9:23–24

These were not gentle suggestions for religious hobbyists—they were commands. Jesus demanded complete and total allegiance. He summoned His followers not to comfort and convenience but to death—death to self, ego, pride, ambition, and everything this fallen world promotes and celebrates.

The call was, and still is, radical.

What Does Being Radical for Jesus Actually Mean?

Being radicalized for Christ means living entirely and unreservedly for Him, no matter the cost. It is to love Him more than family, career, money, comfort, or even your own life.

Jesus explained this clearly and unequivocally:

“He who loves father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me; and he who loves son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me. And he who does not take his cross and follow after Me is not worthy of Me.” Matthew 10:37–38

These words were not mere poetic metaphors; they were instructions to a life of ultimate, unfiltered surrender. Jesus explicitly calls His followers to embrace a life so radical that it appears foolish—even dangerous—to those outside His Kingdom.

Radicalized Followers in the Early Church

The early Christians fully embraced this radical call. Consider Paul, the apostle of grace, who passionately declared:

“I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me.” Galatians 2:20

Paul did not just speak these words—he lived them. Shipwrecked, beaten, imprisoned, and ultimately martyred, Paul considered every suffering worth enduring for the surpassing glory of knowing and proclaiming Jesus Christ. Such radical devotion defined the early Church, making them fearless, unstoppable, and undeniably effective.

Radicalism in Today's Nicolaitan-Led Carnal Church

Contrast that radical devotion to Jesus with the modern Nicolaitan-led church—marked by comfort, entertainment, consumerism, and superficial spirituality. Today's church culture largely avoids calls to radical surrender. Instead, it offers therapeutic sermons, motivational talks, and prosperity-laden messages designed to keep people comfortable rather than transform them radically.

But the truth remains unchanged: Radical devotion to Jesus Christ is not an optional upgrade for spiritual overachievers. It is the baseline standard for every true believer.

A Crisis of Definitions: LDS vs. Biblical Christianity

In examining the radical call of Christ, we encounter another stark conflict with Mormonism. LDS theology may use Christian-sounding terminology, yet it applies vastly different definitions to key concepts. For example, both Mormonism and biblical Christianity speak of salvation, grace, eternal life, and even Christ—but they define these terms in radically opposing ways.

The LDS church teaches salvation through works, temple ordinances, and personal worthiness, whereas biblical Christianity proclaims salvation as a free gift of grace received by faith alone in Christ’s finished work on the cross:

“For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, so that no one may boast.” Ephesians 2:8–9

The Book of Mormon and the Bible cannot both be true. Mormonism and Christianity are incompatible. One is radically true; the other radically false. To follow Christ radically, one must renounce false doctrines, false gospels, and false definitions.

Radical Devotion: Essential for Kingdom Entry

Jesus Himself explicitly taught the necessity of radical devotion:

“So then, none of you can be My disciple who does not give up all his own possessions.” Luke 14:33

This is radical language. Jesus is calling His followers not merely to alter their lifestyles slightly or improve their moral behavior incrementally. He is commanding absolute abandonment to His Kingdom, His mission, and His glory.

To enter the Kingdom of God requires radical surrender—nothing else qualifies. Half-hearted religion and casual Christianity are spiritually deadly, eternally empty, and categorically rejected by Jesus:

“I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot…because you are lukewarm…I will spit you out of My mouth.” Revelation 3:15–16

The Costly, Glorious Call to Radicalized Living

Yes, my life is radically dangerous—to darkness, deception, and the gates of Hell. And that radicalization has come by embracing Christ’s radical call to die to self. I have counted the cost, and I gladly embrace the scandal and foolishness of the cross, knowing the radical goodness and radical love of God revealed in Jesus.

For anyone still caught in Mormonism or any Nicolaitan system, there is urgent news: You cannot simultaneously trust in religious works, temples, ordinances, or Joseph Smith and follow the radical Jesus of the Bible. They cannot coexist.

The choice is stark and radical: Jesus or Joseph Smith. The Bible or the Book of Mormon. Grace alone through Christ alone—or your own futile attempts at righteousness.

Choose today. Eternity hangs in the balance.

The message is clear and uncompromising: Radical devotion to Jesus Christ is not optional—it's essential. To follow Jesus means surrendering everything, risking everything, and radically aligning your life and heart with His Kingdom of the Father’s absolute goodness and grace.

Having now fully explored the critical importance of being radically devoted to Christ, we are equipped and emboldened to press into thoroughly investigate what the Bible commands about calling out false teachers and how essential it is for us—radical followers of Christ—to stand fearlessly against all spiritual deception in these last days.

Let us proceed fearlessly, for truth demands nothing less.

Calling Out False Teachers and the Essential Defense of Truth

In my journey as a passionate seeker of truth, one transformed by Christ’s radical love, I’ve discovered something both uncomfortable and profoundly important. The Bible is not subtle about false teachers. From Genesis through Revelation, God’s Word is consistent, clear, and uncompromising: false teachers are dangerous, destructive, and must be boldly confronted. My critics say I’ve gone too far—that I’m too direct, harsh, and confrontational. But as we dive deeply into the Scriptures, we discover the opposite is true: if anything, I’ve been far too gentle.

Let us reveal what the Bible says about calling out false teachers. According to the Bible, it isn’t just biblical—it’s commanded. It’s essential. It is a matter of spiritual life and death.

False Teachers: A Persistent Biblical Concern

Throughout the Bible, God consistently warned His people about false prophets, false teachers, and deceptive teachings. The enemy’s strategy has always included distortion and deception, beginning as early as Eden, where Satan twisted God’s Word to deceive Adam and Eve (Genesis 3:1–5).

False prophets and teachers corrupt, deceive, and draw people away from the life-giving truth of God’s Word, plunging them into spiritual darkness and eternal peril. The prophets, apostles, and even Christ Himself had harsh words for such deceivers.

Jesus' Direct Confrontation of False Teachers

Jesus Christ was remarkably confrontational with false religious leaders, specifically the Pharisees and scribes—those who misrepresented God to gain personal advantage, status, and control. His words were not gentle; they were fierce, direct, and authoritative:

“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites, because you shut off the kingdom of heaven from people; for you do not enter in yourselves, nor do you allow those who are entering to go in.” Matthew 23:13

He described them plainly as “blind guides,” “whitewashed tombs,” and “brood of vipers” (Matthew 23:16, 27, 33). Jesus knew the danger they posed. He understood the devastating consequences of false teaching, and He refused to remain silent. He publicly exposed them with penetrating clarity and unwavering courage.

Apostle Paul's Uncompromising Opposition

The Apostle Paul followed Jesus’ example and held nothing back in confronting false teachers. Paul understood the profound danger of heresy and religious deception. He warned the Ephesian elders with tears:

“I know that after my departure savage wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock; and from among your own selves men will arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away the disciples after them. Therefore be on the alert…” Acts 20:29–31

Paul explicitly named false teachers, openly rebuking them by name:

Alexander the coppersmith: “Alexander the coppersmith did me much harm; the Lord will repay him according to his deeds. Be on guard against him yourself, for he vigorously opposed our teaching.” 2 Timothy 4:14–15

Hymenaeus and Alexander: “Among these are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan, so that they will be taught not to blaspheme.” 1 Timothy 1:20

Paul’s approach was direct, fearless, and confrontational. He knew silence would allow evil and deception to thrive, so he refused to remain silent.

Apostle Peter, John, James, and Jude: Relentless Defense of Truth

Peter was equally direct, warning of false teachers in no uncertain terms:

“But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will also be false teachers among you, who will secretly introduce destructive heresies… Many will follow their sensuality, and because of them the way of the truth will be maligned.” 2 Peter 2:1–2

John urged believers to “test the spirits” because many false prophets had gone into the world (1 John 4:1). James warned that those who lead others astray face stricter judgment (James 3:1). And Jude passionately commanded believers to “contend earnestly for the faith” because deceivers were turning the grace of God into licentiousness (Jude 1:3–4).

The biblical command to confront false teachers wasn’t isolated; it was universal among Christ’s apostles. It defined their ministries.

Old Testament Saints: Boldness Against Falsehood

The Old Testament prophets were no less courageous. Elijah openly confronted King Ahab and the prophets of Baal (1 Kings 18). Jeremiah stood boldly against false prophets who comforted people with lies (Jeremiah 23:14–16). Isaiah fearlessly called out hypocritical leaders (Isaiah 56:10–11). Job even rebuked his own friends for speaking falsely about God (Job 42:7–8) before ultimately forgiving them–WHICH WAS HUGE.

This confrontation with spiritual deception was not occasional; it was constant and essential throughout biblical history. Prophets, apostles, and Jesus Himself fiercely opposed any teaching that contradicted God’s revealed truth.

Why Is Confronting False Teaching Essential?

Why does Scripture place such relentless emphasis on exposing false teachers? Because false teaching always leads people away from the true Gospel, from Christ Himself, and ultimately toward spiritual death and destruction:

“Beware of the false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves.” Matthew 7:15

False teachers prey on the vulnerable, confuse sincere seekers, and devastate lives. To remain silent is to become complicit. To speak out, no matter how harshly or directly, is to demonstrate true love.

The Nicolaitan-Led Carnal Church: A Modern Crisis

Sadly, today's church, especially the Nicolaitan-led, entertainment-driven, prosperity-focused church, refuses to confront false teaching. Instead, it prioritizes numerical growth, popularity, and financial prosperity, tolerating heresy rather than risking offense or losing followers.

Yet size and numbers are irrelevant to Jesus. At the end of His earthly ministry, Jesus had only a small band of committed followers—far fewer than modern mega-churches boast. Jesus never measured His success by numbers, popularity, or cultural acceptance. He measured it by obedience to His Father’s truth.

The radicalized disciple of Jesus must courageously and relentlessly expose false teaching, false prophets, and false religious systems, regardless of consequences, popularity, or criticism.

The Mormon Deception and the Urgent Need for Confrontation

Mormonism represents precisely the kind of false teaching Scripture commands us to oppose. Joseph Smith’s lies, false revelations, fraudulent translations, and counterfeit gospel deceive millions, leading them away from the true Jesus and eternal life.

To remain silent about Mormonism is spiritual malpractice. Loving the Mormon people demands courageously exposing the false doctrines and spiritual deception that enslave them. Eternity hangs in the balance.

The Consequences for False Teachers

The Bible’s warnings to false teachers are chillingly severe. They face divine judgment and eternal condemnation:

“It would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck and he were thrown into the sea…” Luke 17:2

Jude calls false teachers “wandering stars, for whom the black darkness has been reserved forever” (Jude 1:13). Jesus promises swift and final judgment to those who lead others astray. Their end is certain and terrifying.

Courageous Radicalism for Truth

Yes, I am radicalized. Yes, I am confrontational. But not because of hate—rather, out of love. Radical love demands radical courage. Radical love confronts deception to rescue souls from eternal peril. Radical love speaks truth, no matter the cost.

The Bible is explicit: we are commanded—absolutely and without reservation—to expose and oppose false teaching, false prophets, and spiritual deception. The price of silence is eternal. To be radicalized for Christ means standing fearlessly and boldly against lies, no matter how harsh or unpopular that stance may seem.

We have journeyed deeply through Scriptures today, unearthing a powerful truth: confronting false teachers is not optional—it’s commanded. Jesus, the prophets, apostles, and saints all stood uncompromisingly against spiritual deception, to their death. Radical followers of Jesus must do likewise.

As we move forward to compile these deep dives into a cohesive narrative, let us remember: becoming radicalized for Christ includes boldly confronting deception. We are called to courage, compelled by love, and driven by radical devotion to Jesus Christ—the only Way, the only Truth, the only Life.

I am radicalized in Christ. My life is no longer my own—I've surrendered everything to the One who gave everything for me. I refuse to settle for complacency, compromise, or empty religion when the King of Glory is calling me deeper, further, and higher into His absolute goodness. This radicalization is not optional; it is the heartbeat of every true follower of Jesus. It is time to step boldly into our identity as the redeemed, beloved children of the Most High God.

The question is, Why aren't you?

Arise, Dry Bones—Your Revival Has Come!

Beloved of God, we stand now at the threshold of a holy moment. The Spirit of the Lord is calling forth His people—His Lazarus generation—from every grave of compromise, deception, religion, and spiritual complacency. The trumpet is sounding, and the dry bones scattered across the valleys of the Great Basin Region, across America, and across the globe are beginning to stir. The Dry Bones Revival is at hand!

This is not merely another religious event; it is a divine movement orchestrated by God Himself. The Spirit of Truth, the breath of the Almighty, is breathing life into His Bride, His Church, and His people. As prophesied by Ezekiel, the bones are rattling, joining together, clothed in new flesh and new life (Ezekiel 37:4–6). Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, is standing ready to fully restore and awaken His sleeping church.

To you who feel spiritually dry, disillusioned, exhausted, and discouraged—hear the word of the Lord! He has not forgotten you. Your time of wandering is over. You have been chosen and destined for such a time as this. The King of kings, the Alpha and the Omega, is calling you into His absolute goodness, into His perfect, redeeming love. He invites you to let go of every false teaching, every religious deception, every idol that competes with His truth.

Together, let us radically align ourselves with His divine purpose. Let us courageously step into the absolute goodness of God, fully surrendered and radically committed. Let us allow His grace to cleanse, renew, and revive us completely. It’s time to awaken and rise, Bride of Christ, for your Redeemer is at the door!

Arise now! Accept His invitation. Embrace this divine moment of destiny. Allow His Spirit to fill you afresh, igniting you with the holy fire of radical devotion. Let us move forward together, as one, fully surrendered to Jesus, radically committed to His Kingdom, and profoundly transformed by His eternal love.

The Dry Bones Revival is here—come and live again!