Foreword

    My impetus for this manuscript  is the fact that, most religion desperately complicates faith in God. "The just shall live by faith." The Word of God is quite clear on this subject. There are no works of man that could ever merit God's favor. The Work of Salvation was done by God Himself on the Cross of Calvary over two millennia ago, and there is nothing more to be done. Christ shouted to His creation while giving His Life a ransom for many, "IT IS FINISHED!" God said it, and that settles it! Nothing more is necessary, however, do not confuse the Works of Salvation with the works of righteousness.

"Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost; {6} Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour; {7} That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life." (Titus 3:5-7)

    Works of righteousness without faith will never please God, because without faith it is impossible to please Him. Righteousness is simply doing right. Anyone can "do right," but if right is done without faith in God's Word, it is worthless. "Good works" only count for the truly faithful. If you want to go to Heaven, you must please God, and without "True Faith" you cannot. True Faith is implicit obedience of God's Word. You can try it any way you wish, but there is only one way that actually works. All roads do not lead to Heaven.

"Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: {14} Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. {15} Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves." (Mat 7:13-15)

You have to be a "seeker" to find the narrow way. Most people are depending on their good works without the admixture of "True Faith." Very few are true seekers. Are you a "seeker?"
"Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: {8} For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened." (Mat 7:7-8)

I do not claim to be the sole authority. What I do claim is, that God's Word IS!  God has delivered His Word down through the centuries to the world, but only a faithful few ever understood its vital veracity. In these later years of man's existence the devil is trying desperately to cloud the waters with many different "versions" of the Word of God. If you don't believe in the devil, then he has succeeded in deluding you. I believe by faith that the King James authorized version of the Bible is God's Word. I will not debate my faith with anyone. There is only One Person I need to please - God! Opinions are of no consequence.

"Man's free-will, does not threaten the Sovereignty of God!" - Pastor Michael Setser Sr.

God is the Sovereign Creator of the universe. You either believe it, or not. If not, I only have one question, "What if you're wrong?"

- Gale Palmer

Editing and proofreading assistance provided by: Pastor Jim Ditmar - William Holko - Virginia Bahs - Thank you!