Not everyone who says to me, "Lord, Lord," will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. On that day many will say to me, "Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?" And then will I declare to them, "I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness." Matt. 7:21-23
Murdering Jesus Today
If Jesus were alive today, they would murder him all over again. They would murder Jesus Christ for (in their minds) being a racist, misogynistic, xenophobic, homophobic, transphobic, inflammatory bigot.
They Would Blaspheme And Murder Jesus As A Racist
Jesus called a Gentile (a non-Jew) a dog:
And behold, a Canaanite woman from that region came out and was crying, "Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David; my daughter is severely oppressed by a demon." . . . And he answered, "It is not right to take the children's bread and throw it to the dogs." Matt. 15:22, 26
Certain progressive leftists would condemn Jesus as a racist for saying this. In fact, they do, see: Progressive Christian Gets Jesus Completely Wrong or Was Jesus A Racist? Homosexual "Pastor" Says So
But Jesus was no racist. Demons are liars about our Lord. For a Biblical understanding of this amazing interaction Jesus had with this Gentile woman, watch Ligon Duncan preach the truth: A Pagan Woman Understands Grace. See also Chad Bird: A Cruel Christ? The Canaanite Woman's Dogged Faith When Jesus Says "No" and R. C. Sproul: The Syro-Phoenician Woman (Mark 7:24–30).
They Would Blaspheme And Murder Jesus As A Misogynist
Not only did Jesus call a Gentile a dog, He called a Gentile woman a dog (See Matt. 15:22, 26 above). Jesus was a man, truly God and truly man. And He chose only men to be His disciples. Furthermore, Jesus was also very clearly against murder, and He deeply loves the little children (Matt. 18:5-6; Matt. 19:13-15). He strongly condemns the wickedness of a woman having the choice to kill her own unborn children through abortion. It's the only unthinkable sin God mentions in the Bible. For these reasons, many today who hate Jesus would certainly charge Him with misogyny.
But they are liars. Jesus was and is the most kind, loving, humble, lover and honorer of women this world has ever seen. But they would kill Him as a misogynist.
They Would Blaspheme And Murder Jesus As A Xenophobe
A xenophobe is someone who hates or is prejudice toward people from other countries. In this same interaction with the Canaanite woman, Jesus said:
I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. Matt. 15:24
They would falsely accuse Jesus of only loving the Jews. But Jesus was no xenophobe. He came to shed His blood for people from every nation on earth (Rev. 5:9-10).
They Would Blaspheme And Murder Jesus As A Homophobe
Jesus taught that sexual immorality (which includes homosexual acts) is evil:
For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false witness, slander. These are what defile a person. Matt. 15:19-20
Jesus taught that marriage is between one man and one woman:
He answered, "Have you not read that he who created them from the beginning made them male and female, and said, 'Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh'? So they are no longer two but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, let not man separate." Matt. 19:4-6
They would rage against this and kill Jesus for being a homophobe. But Jesus is the most loving Man Who ever lived. And love tells the truth. If you love homosexuals, you will tell them the truth in love. It's loving to tell people they must repent of their sins or they will go to hell forever.
They Would Blaspheme And Murder Jesus As A Transphobe
Jesus taught that God created only two genders: male and female (see Matt. 19:4-6 above).
Progressive leftists hate this, and some would even kill Jesus over it. But Jesus was no transphobe. He told the truth in love.
They Would Blaspheme And Murder Jesus As An Inflammatory Bigot
Jesus hated evil so much and loved righteousness so much and loved sinners so much that sometimes He called the wicked by the names of wild animals:
At that very hour some Pharisees came and said to Him, "Get away from here, for Herod wants to kill You." And He said to them, "Go and tell that fox, 'Behold, I cast out demons and perform cures today and tomorrow, and the third day I finish my course." Luke 13:31-32
Do not give dogs what is holy, and do not throw your pearls before pigs, lest they trample them underfoot and turn to attack you. Matt. 7:6
Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves. Matt. 7:15
You serpents, you brood of vipers, how are you to escape being sentenced to hell? Matt. 23:33
The foxes, the dogs, the pigs, the ravenous wolves, the serpents, and all those like them and on their side would blaspheme Jesus as an inflammatory bigot and murder Him just like they did two thousand years ago. Don't be like them. Repent and believe the Gospel! Jesus was no inflammatory bigot. He was and is the most loving Man who ever lived!
Are You The "They"?
They would kill Jesus. Who are the "they"? We were all once the "they" who hated Jesus Christ and would kill Him. In a sense, we did kill Him. Our sins killed Jesus on that cross, for the cross makes murders of us all. We were all born sinners and enemies of God, hating God, and hating His absolute authority over our lives. Our only hope is to repent of all of our sins and trust in the God-Man, Jesus Christ. He died on that cross for sinners, suffering the wrath of God, and then He rose up from the dead and ascended into heaven to reign forevermore:
For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whosoever believes in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life. John 3:16
Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who practice homosexuality, nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God. And such were some of you. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God. 1 Cor. 6:9-11
Please turn from your sins and trust in Jesus Christ alone by faith alone today!
Jesus Loves And Died For His Enemies
Steve Dehais writes:
The irony is the same today as in Jesus' day. They would falsely accuse Jesus for their perception of sin, but in fact He spoke the truth in love, was not afraid of men but always obeyed the Father, and died and rose for the many, for weak enemy sinners, and poured out His love into their hearts through the Holy Spirit. Lord, please send out equipped laborers for the unreached and for the blind, we pray in Christ's name, Amen.
Jesus came to save those who hate Him, blaspheme Him, and kill Him. He died on the cross and rose from the dead for those who hate Him. He loves His enemies, and He teaches His disciples to love their enemies as well. Christ followers don't mock others but more than conquer by enduring the mocking.
But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven. Jesus (Matt. 5:44-45)
It is only by the power of Jesus Christ and His Spirit that His followers can love and forgive, even after the wicked murder those they love the most on this earth.
Will You Follow Him In His Suffering?
Jesus was no racist, misogynist, xenophobe, homophobe, transphobe, or inflammatory bigot. But those who hate God and hate Jesus will lie about Him and falsely accuse Him. And they will do the same to those who follow Jesus faithfully:
Jesus told us they would hate us too:
If the world hates you, know that it has hated me before it hated you. If you were of the world, the world would love you as its own; but because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you. Remember the word that I said to you: "A servant is not greater than his master." If they persecuted me, they will also persecute you. John 15:18-20
Jesus told us they would kill some of us too:
You will be delivered up even by parents and brothers and relatives and friends, and some of you they will put to death. You will be hated by all for my name's sake. But not a hair of your head will perish. By your endurance you will gain your lives. Luke 21:16-19
If no one wants to kill me, am I even a true Christian? Because I follow a crucified King Who told me the wicked would treat me like they treated Him.
It's Jesus-like, not merely political, to speak against the murder of millions of babies through abortion. It's Jesus-like, not merely political, to speak against gay and lesbian perversion. It's Jesus-like, not merely political, to speak against transgender perversion. It's Jesus-like, not merely political, to speak against the mutilation of children. It's Jesus-like, not merely political, to speak against partiality and injustice which God hates. It's Jesus-like, not merely political, to speak for rulers to be Romans 13 rulers who punish those who do evil and reward those who do good. It's Jesus-like, not merely political, to speak against the false religions of the world and tell how they are demonic. It's Jesus-like to do all this, all in love (love your enemies!), while advocating for non-violence. It's Jesus-like, not merely political, to proclaim that Jesus Christ and Him crucified and risen and reigning is returning like a Warrior-King and will crush all His and our enemies. It's Jesus-like to proclaim the Gospel and call sinners to repent and believe in Jesus. Be like Jesus.
May true Christians live such bold, loving, outspoken, godly lives in Christ Jesus that certain progressive leftists, the demons, the world, the flesh, and the devil rejoice and mock us when we die. What a glorious thing it will be to be laughed at and mocked and falsely accused by the wicked when you die! Rejoice and be glad in that day! Sing for joy! Christ is all! Jesus is King! And Jesus is worthy! That's my King!
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