It was the debate of the century. Christianity had unequivocally triumphed over atheism. And the audience knew it. Find out how in this new web series featuring Dr. Greg Bahnsen.
Science Confirms The Bible Shop Now
Greg L. Bahnsen, PhD
Greg L. Bahnsen, PhD
1948–1995
It was the debate of the century: Does God Exist?1 In the academic setting of the University of California (Irvine), atheist Dr. Gordon Stein would formally debate pastor and philosopher Dr. Greg Bahnsen. But this debate would go quite differently than most. Rather than merely presenting various scientific and historical evidences for God, Dr. Bahnsen methodically showed that the Christian God must be presupposed in order to make sense of anything whatsoever! The things we take for granted such as science, morality, and even the very laws of logic used in such debates, only make sense in the Christian worldview with the biblical God at its foundation. Thus, God must exist!
Greg had “pulled out the rug” from under his opponent, demonstrating that only Christian theism could make sense of the debate itself. Dr. Stein was unable to answer this powerful argument, and his own arguments for atheism were systematically demolished by Dr. Bahnsen’s keen intellect. With appropriate gentleness and respect, Dr. Bahnsen had rationally destroyed the position of his opponent.
Christianity had unequivocally triumphed over atheism. And the audience knew it. They chuckled at Dr. Bahnsen’s frequent use of humorous and memorable analogies, and at his quick and clear answers to Dr. Stein’s attacks. When I first listened to this debate, I was truly amazed at Greg’s arguments and responses; they were both brilliant and thoroughly biblical. I said to myself, “This man thinks and argues like Christ.” Indeed, the brilliant responses that Christ in His earthly ministry gave to His critics are echoed in the way Dr. Bahnsen debated. I decided to find out more about Dr. Bahnsen and his strikingly effective approach to apologetics.
The Antidote to Sloppy Apologetics
I must admit that I am often disappointed and sometimes embarrassed by the way many Christians attempt to defend the faith (and biblical creation in particular). I frequently see Christians using arguments that are logically fallacious, factually inaccurate, or inconsistent with the Bible they are trying to defend. For me, Dr. Greg Bahnsen was a “breath of fresh air.” His arguments were articulate, factually sound, and his conclusions were logically inescapable. He is the antidote for those who think that Christians are uneducated, sloppy thinkers.
Dr. Bahnsen not only showed that rationality
and Christianity can go together, he demonstrated that they must go together.2 To be rational is to think God’s thoughts after Him. Of course, unbelievers can have “pockets” of rationality within their own worldview, but only because they too are made in God’s image and are inconsistently and unwittingly “borrowing” from the Christian worldview. The only worldview that is ultimately rational from its foundation is the Christian worldview.
Dr. Bahnsen was certainly an educated man—with a Ph.D. in philosophy specializing in epistemology (the theory of knowledge), as well as a Th.M. and a M.Div. Greg could hold his own against the most educated scholar, but could also clearly communicate with non-experts. An ordained minister and biblical creationist, Greg had a tremendous knowledge of the Scriptures and was a wonderfully articulate speaker. Moreover, he had a Christian humility that is rare among scholars of his academic stature. I see Dr. Bahnsen as an example of how the Christian scholar should be. And I have benefited greatly from his debates, lectures, sermons, books, and articles.3
New Web Series
Today (February 11, 2009) marks the 24th anniversary of the legendary Bahnsen-Stein debate and the launching of our latest web project. Thanks to the generous permission of the Covenant Media Foundation, we will be posting a series of articles written by Dr. Bahnsen. In these articles Greg will demonstrate how to defend the Christian faith against all opposition. Yes, it is good to know some science, and history; these can be valuable tools when used properly. But the key to defending the Christian faith is to understand that without it, we couldn’t make sense of anything at all. Knowledge begins with a reverential submission to God (Proverbs 1:7; Colossians 2:3). Thus, the key to becoming a good thinker is to become a biblical thinker. The first article is available to read today.
Dr. Bahnsen passed away on December 11, 1995, due to complications after heart surgery. He was 47. From a human perspective, this seems far too young to lose such a great Bible expositor and defender of the faith. Fortunately, over 1500 of Greg’s sermons and lectures were recorded, and his articles and books are still available. Each one is a gem of biblical insight and Christian scholarship. We hope that you will be blessed by the Dr. Bahnsen apologetics series
LITTLEST DAVID CLAIMS THAT WHEN JESUS SAYS "YOU HAVE HEARD THAT IT WAS SAID." HE IS NOT REFERRING TO AN OLD TESTAMENT COMMANDMENT**???
However, Jesus said six times "YOU HAVE HEARD THAT IT WAS SAID** in Matthew 5:21, 27, 31, 33, 38, 43 and each time Jesus made radical changes or additions to Old Testament Laws. In Matthew 5:21-26 and Matthew 5:27-30 Jesus made radical additions to two of the ten commandments concerning Murder and Adultery. In Matthew 5:31,32 Jesus completely changed OT divorce Laws. In Matthew 5:33-37 Completely eliminated all Old Testament **VOWS** and **OATHS**. In Matthew 5:38-42 completely eliminated all laws of returning evil for evil like eye for eye an tooth for tooth and to offer up the other cheek! In Matthew 5:43-48 we are no longer allowed to hate and kill our enemies which is commanded about 70 times in the Old Testament. Jesus commands us to **LOVE **ALL** YOUR ENEMIES AND PRAY FOR THEM WHO PERSECUTE YOU** And this command is enlarged upon in Luke 6:27-36 and Romans 12:17-21.
Matthew 5:21,22: Jesus says, You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, "You shall not murder." and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment. But I tell you that everyone who is **ANGRY** with his brother will be subject to judgment!!
Matthew 18:21,22: Peter came to Jesus and asked, "Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister {or wife} who sins against me? Up to 7 times?" Jesus answered, "I tell you not 7 times but 77 times!" {Also can be translated 70 times 7 times!} And since it can also be translated 70 times 7 or 490 times that must be law for us to be safe from sinning!!
Matthew 6:14: Jesus says, "For if you forgive other people when they sin against you your heavenly Father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins!" {And so if we do not forgive everyone 490 times for sinning against us **GOD WILL NOT FORGIVE OUR SINS**!!}
Matthew 5:27,28: Jesus says, "You have heard that it was said, 'You shall not commit Adultery'. But I tell you that anyone who **LOOKS AT A WOMAN LUSTFULLY** has already **COMMITTED ADULTERY** with her in his heart!!" This would include looking at lewd pictures of woman and **PORNOGRAPHY** which was not listed as a sin in the Old Testament!!
**AND SO LITTLEST DAVID"S CLAIM THAT WHEN JESUS SAYS: "YOU HAVE HEARD THAT IT WAS SAID," HE IS NOT REFERRING TO AN OLD TESTMENT COMMAND IS COMPLETELY RIDICULOUS!!
Matthew 5:31,32: Jesus says, It has been said, 'Anyone who divorces his wife must give her a certificate of divorce,' But I tell youthat anyone who divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, makes her the victim of **ADULTERY**and anyone who marries a divorced woman commits **ADULTERY**. And since you should fogive your wife 77 or 70 times 7 times you must forgive her sexual immorality also.. I Corinthians 7:12,13: If any brother has a wife who is not a believer and she is willing to live with him, he **MUST NOT DIVORCE HER**!! And is a womanhas a husband who is not a believer and he is willing to live with her she **MUST NOT DIVORCE HIM**. Unfortunately Christian churches very rarely teach these commands and the divorce rate among Christian churches are almost bad as the average rate of divorce of unbelievers!!
LITTLEST DAVID CLAIMS THAT WHEN JESUS SAYS "YOU HAVE HEARD THAT IT WAS SAID." HE IS NOT REFERRING TO AN OLD TESTAMENT COMMANDMENT**???
However, Jesus said six times "YOU HAVE HEARD THAT IT WAS SAID** in Matthew 5:21, 27, 31, 33, 38, 43 and each time Jesus made radical changes or additions to Old Testament Laws. In Matthew 5:21-26 and Matthew 5:27-30 Jesus made radical additions to two of the ten commandments concerning Murder and Adultery. In Matthew 5:31,32 Jesus completely changed OT divorce Laws. In Matthew 5:33-37 Completely eliminated all Old Testament **VOWS** and **OATHS**. In Matthew 5:38-42 completely eliminated all laws of returning evil for evil like eye for eye an tooth for tooth and to offer up the other cheek! In Matthew 5:43-48 we are no longer allowed to hate and kill our enemies which is commanded about 70 times in the Old Testament. Jesus commands us to **LOVE **ALL** YOUR ENEMIES AND PRAY FOR THEM WHO PERSECUTE YOU** And this command is enlarged upon in Luke 6:27-36 and Romans 12:17-21.
Matthew 5:21,22: Jesus says, You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, "You shall not murder." and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment. But I tell you that everyone who is **ANGRY** with his brother will be subject to judgment!!
Matthew 18:21,22: Peter came to Jesus and asked, "Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister {or wife} who sins against me? Up to 7 times?" Jesus answered, "I tell you not 7 times but 77 times!" {Also can be translated 70 times 7 times!} And since it can also be translated 70 times 7 or 490 times that must be law for us to be safe from sinning!!
Matthew 6:14: Jesus says, "For if you forgive other people when they sin against you your heavenly Father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins!" {And so if we do not forgive everyone 490 times for sinning against us **GOD WILL NOT FORGIVE OUR SINS**!!}
Matthew 5:27,28: Jesus says, "You have heard that it was said, 'You shall not commit Adultery'. But I tell you that anyone who **LOOKS AT A WOMAN LUSTFULLY** has already **COMMITTED ADULTERY** with her in his heart!!" This would include looking at lewd pictures of woman and **PORNOGRAPHY** which was not listed as a sin in the Old Testament!!
**AND SO LITTLEST DAVID"S CLAIM THAT WHEN JESUS SAYS: "YOU HAVE HEARD THAT IT WAS SAID," HE IS NOT REFERRING TO AN OLD TESTMENT COMMAND IS COMPLETELY RIDICULOUS!!
Matthew 5:31,32: Jesus says, It has been said, 'Anyone who divorces his wife must give her a certificate of divorce,' But I tell youthat anyone who divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, makes her the victim of **ADULTERY**and anyone who marries a divorced woman commits **ADULTERY**. And since you should fogive your wife 77 or 70 times 7 times you must forgive her sexual immorality also.. I Corinthians 7:12,13: If any brother has a wife who is not a believer and she is willing to live with him, he **MUST NOT DIVORCE HER**!! And is a womanhas a husband who is not a believer and he is willing to live with her she **MUST NOT DIVORCE HIM**. Unfortunately Christian churches very rarely teach these commands and the divorce rate among Christian churches are almost bad as the average rate of divorce of unbelievers!!
If Jesus was indeed referring to the Old Testament he would have said, “it is written” as he has many times before.
But Jesus was obviously referring to those who had added tradition biblical interpretation.
So Jesus was correcting this bad theology when he said, “you have heard it said by them of old”.
“Them of old” was NOT Moses by false prophet’s interpretations of scripture.
Jesus was refuting these false prophets and religious leaders who had twisted the original words of God making them of no effect by claiming the Israelites were to “hate” their enemies.
LITTLEST DAVID CLAIMS THAT WHEN JESUS SAYS "YOU HAVE HEARD THAT IT WAS SAID." HE IS NOT REFERRING TO AN OLD TESTAMENT COMMANDMENT**???
However, Jesus said six times "YOU HAVE HEARD THAT IT WAS SAID** in Matthew 5:21, 27, 31, 33, 38, 43 and each time Jesus made radical changes or additions to Old Testament Laws. In Matthew 5:21-26 and Matthew 5:27-30 Jesus made radical additions to two of the ten commandments concerning Murder and Adultery. In Matthew 5:31,32 Jesus completely changed OT divorce Laws. In Matthew 5:33-37 Completely eliminated all Old Testament **VOWS** and **OATHS**. In Matthew 5:38-42 completely eliminated all laws of returning evil for evil like eye for eye an tooth for tooth and to offer up the other cheek! In Matthew 5:43-48 we are no longer allowed to hate and kill our enemies which is commanded about 70 times in the Old Testament. Jesus commands us to **LOVE **ALL** YOUR ENEMIES AND PRAY FOR THEM WHO PERSECUTE YOU** And this command is enlarged upon in Luke 6:27-36 and Romans 12:17-21.
Matthew 5:21,22: Jesus says, You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, "You shall not murder." and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment. But I tell you that everyone who is **ANGRY** with his brother will be subject to judgment!!
Matthew 18:21,22: Peter came to Jesus and asked, "Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister {or wife} who sins against me? Up to 7 times?" Jesus answered, "I tell you not 7 times but 77 times!" {Also can be translated 70 times 7 times!} And since it can also be translated 70 times 7 or 490 times that must be law for us to be safe from sinning!!
Matthew 6:14: Jesus says, "For if you forgive other people when they sin against you your heavenly Father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins!" {And so if we do not forgive everyone 490 times for sinning against us **GOD WILL NOT FORGIVE OUR SINS**!!}
Matthew 5:27,28: Jesus says, "You have heard that it was said, 'You shall not commit Adultery'. But I tell you that anyone who **LOOKS AT A WOMAN LUSTFULLY** has already **COMMITTED ADULTERY** with her in his heart!!" This would include looking at lewd pictures of woman and **PORNOGRAPHY** which was not listed as a sin in the Old Testament!!
**AND SO LITTLEST DAVID"S CLAIM THAT WHEN JESUS SAYS: "YOU HAVE HEARD THAT IT WAS SAID," HE IS NOT REFERRING TO AN OLD TESTMENT COMMAND IS COMPLETELY RIDICULOUS!!
Matthew 5:31,32: Jesus says, It has been said, 'Anyone who divorces his wife must give her a certificate of divorce,' But I tell youthat anyone who divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, makes her the victim of **ADULTERY**and anyone who marries a divorced woman commits **ADULTERY**. And since you should fogive your wife 77 or 70 times 7 times you must forgive her sexual immorality also.. I Corinthians 7:12,13: If any brother has a wife who is not a believer and she is willing to live with him, he **MUST NOT DIVORCE HER**!! And is a womanhas a husband who is not a believer and he is willing to live with her she **MUST NOT DIVORCE HIM**. Unfortunately Christian churches very rarely teach these commands and the divorce rate among Christian churches are almost bad as the average rate of divorce of unbelievers!!
"In summary, all true believers will receive the great reward of seeing God face to face, and this should motivate all of our actions. The NT **NOWHERE CLEARLY AND EXPLICITLY TEACHES VARYING DEGREES OF REWARD!!???
"I don’t think any passages explicitly teach this idea"??? {When you quote someone and then agree with the quote it is the same as making the quote!!}
"Anyone can look at my post and see I believe in heavenly reward. I just don’t know more than the Bible reveals—like “prophetic” pretends he knows. The Bible doesn’t reveal all the details" {ACTUALLY RICHARD JUST QUOTED GOD'S WORD ABOUT THE MANY REWARDS** for faithful and loving service!???
Littlest David also said, "Richard's “heavenly rewards” being the “MAIN MOTIVE” for his service reminds me of other people’s obsession with earthly things,"??? {ACTUALLY **FAITH IN ETERNAL HEAVENLY REWARDS IS THE EXACT OPPOSITE OF THE PROSPERITY GOSPEL WHICH SAYS :"IT IS BETTER TO HAVE OUR PIE NOW IN EARTHLY REWARDS RATHER THAN ***FAITH** IN PIE IN THE SKY BY AND BY!!}
Hebrews 11:1,6: Now **FAITH** is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about **WE DO NOT SEE**... And without **FAITH** it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him **MUST BELIEVE** that He exists and that **HE REWARDS THOSE WHO EARNESTLY SEEK HIM**!!
In the first part of my Bible study I showed that salvation and eternal life are amazing gifts which we do not deserve and are very thankful for which is also the other main motive for faithful and loving service. But to deny God's Word which promises many **ETERNAL HEAVENLY REWARDS ** for faithful and loving service is exactly what littlest David and Satan wants us to believe in order to remove one of God's main motives and promises of **FAITH** in things not seen.
**SALVATION IS 100% FREE WHILE ETERNAL HEAVENLY REWARDS ARE 100% EARNED**!!
**SALVATION IS 100% FREE**
Titus 3:3,4: At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another. But when the kindness and **LOVE** of God our Savior appeared , He saved us, **NOT BECAUSE OF RIGHTEOUS THINGS WE HAD DONE**, but because of **HIS MERCY**!!
John 1:12,13: To all who received Him, to those who believed in His name, he gave the right to become children of God--children born not of natural descent, **NOR OF A HUMAN DECISION** or a husband's will but, **BORN OF GOD**!!
John 6:37,39,44,65: Jesus says, "**ALL** that the Father gives Me **WILL** come to Me, and whoever comes to Me I will **NEVER** drive away... And this is the will of Him who sent Me, that I shall **LOSE NONE** of all that He has given Me, but raise them up at the Last Day.... No one can come to Me **UNLESS** the Father who sent Me **DRAWS HIM**, and I will raise him up at the Last Day!!... No one can come to Me **UNLESS** the Father has **ENABLED THEM**!!"
Ephesians 2:8,9: For it is by **GRACE** you have been saved, through **FAITH**—and this **NOT FROM YOURSELVES**, it is the **GIFT OF GOD**—not by works. So that no one can boast. For we are **GOD'S WORKMANSHIP**, created in Christ Jesus to do **GOOD WORKS**, which God prepared in advance for us to do!
Romans 12:3: For by the **GRACE GIVEN ME** I say to every one of you. Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourselves with sober judgment, in accordance with the **FAITH GOD HAS DISTRIBUTED TO EACH OF YOU**... We have different gifts, according to the **GRACE GIVEN TO EACH OF US**!!
Romans 9:15,16,18: God says, "I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion." It does not, therefore, depend on human desire or effort, but on God's mercy...Therefore God has mercy on whom He wants to have mercy, and He hardens whom He wants to harden. {But God's saints still preach God's Word to everyone}
John 15:16: Jesus says, You did not choose Me, but I **CHOSE YOU**and appointed you so that you might bear **FRUIT**--**FRUIT** that will last!!
Matthew 22:14: Jesus says, "MANY ARE INVITED**, but few are **CHOSEN**!"
Mar 13:20: Jesus says, "If the Lord had not cut short those days, no on would survive, but for the sake of the **ELECT**, whom He has **CHOSEN, He has shortened them!"
{The Lord has shortened the Great Tribulation from 3 1/2 years or 1278 days to 1260 days}
John 13:18: Jesus says, "I am not referring to all of you, I know those I have **CHOSEN**!
Ephesians 1:4-8; 11,12: In love He **PREDESTINED** us for adoption to sonship through Jesus Christ, in accordance with His pleasure and will--to the praise of His glorious grace, which He has freely given us in the One He loves, In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace that He lavished on us with all wisdom and understanding... In Him we were also **CHOSEN**, having been **PREDESTINED** in accordance to the plan of Him who works out everything in conformity to the purpose of His will, in order that we, who were the first to put our hope in Christ, might be to the **PRAISE OF HIS GLORY**!!
I Thessalonians 1:4: For we know, brothers loved by God, that He has **CHOSEN YOU**, because our Gospel came to you not simply with words but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and deep conviction!
I Peter 2:9: But you are a **CHOSEN PEOPLE**, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's special possession, that you might declare the praise of Him who **CALLED YOU** out of darkness into His wonderful light!!
Revelation 17:14: They will make war against the **LAMB** but the **LAMB** will overcome them because He is **LORD** of lords and **KING** of kings and with Him will be His **CALLED** **CHOSEN** and **FAITHFUL** followers!! {Riding on white horses right after the Marriage Feast of the **LAMB** as per Revelation 19:7-20!}
Romans 6:23: The wages of sin is death, but the **GIFT OF GOD** is **ETERNAL LIFE**!
God's Word clearly teaches that faith, salvation, the Holy Spirit and eternal life are all 100 percent **FREE GIFTS OF GOD** and that the two main incentives for doing good works is being thankful to God for these amazing **FREE GIFTS** and to **EARN HEAVENLY ETERNAL REWARDS** which God has promised His chosen saints for faithful and loving service. Whereas those who believe in **SINLESS PERFECTION** believe that we have to earn our salvation and eternal life by doing **GOOD WORKS** and being **SINLESS** and that the only eternal reward is gaining eternal life by what we do; and if we commit even one small sin after we are saved we will loose our salvation and eternal life. And so man and not God becomes the Author and Finisher of our salvation.
**BUT WHAT DOES GOD'S WORD SAY**??
**AND SO SALVATION IS 100 PERCENT **FREE** but **ETERNAL REWARDS** are 100 percent **EARNED**!!
Ephesians 6:8: Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not men, because you know that the Lord will **REWARD** everyone for what ever good he does!
Revelation 22:12 Jesus says, “Behold I am coming soon! My **REWARD** is with Me, and I will give to everyone according to what he has done!”
Matthew 16:27: Jesus says, “The Son of Man is going to come in His Father's glory with His angels and **THEN** He will **REWARD** each person according to what he has done!”
Luke 11:33,34: Jesus says, "Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out, a **TREASURE** IN HEAVEN** that will never fail, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys. For where your **TREASURE** is, there your **HEART** will be also!"
Luke 14:13,14: Jesus says, "When you give a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, and you will be **BLESSED**. Although they cannot repay you you will be **REPAID AT THE RESURRECTION** of the righteous!"
2 Corinthians 5:9,10: We make it our goal to please Him... for we must all appear before the Judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive what is due him for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad.
1 Corinthians 3:13-15: His work will be shown for what it is, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test the quality of each man's work. If what he has built survives, he will receive his **REWARD**. If it is burned up he will suffer loss; he himself will be saved, but only as one escaping through the flames.
How to Win Heavenly CROWNS:
I Corinthians 9:24-27: Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes in to strict training. They do it to get a **CROWN** that will not last; but we do it to get a **CROWN THAT WILL LAST FOREVER**! Therefore I do not run like a man running aimlessly; I do not fight like a man beating the air. No, I beat my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize!
2 John 1:8: Watch out that you do not lose what you have worked for, but that you may be **REWARDED** fully!.
Revelation 3:11: Jesus says, “I am coming soon. Hold on to what you have, so that no one will take your **CROWN**!”
2 Timothy 4:7,8: I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the **CROWN** of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me **ON THAT DAY**—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for His appearing!
The **CROWN** of Life for those who persevere under trials and persecution:
James 1:12: Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the **CROWN OF LIFE** that God has promised to those who love Him!
Revelation 2:10 Jesus says, “Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer... Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you the **CROWN OF LIFE**!”
Matthew 5:11,12: Jesus says, “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your **REWARD IN HEAVEN**!”
Luke6:22,23: Jesus says, "Blessed are you when people hate you, when they reject your name as evil, because of the Son of Man. Rejoice in that day and **JUMP FOR JOY**, because great is your **REWARD IN HEAVEN**!"
! Daniel 12:3: Those who impart wisdom will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness like the stars for ever and ever!!
Matthew 19:29: Jesus says, "Everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children **FOR MY SAKE** will receive a **HUNDRED TIMES AS MUCH** and will inherit eternal life!!"
