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As we approach the soon return of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, everyone needs to be entirely sure they are really ready for what lies ahead.

Most Christians will tell you that they have accepted Jesus as their Saviour and that they are ready to meet Him. Sadly, most in the current Laodicean church age have no idea of what is about to transpire.

In Luke 18:8, Jesus asks:

“Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?”

The churches are full of Christians who have accepted the Lord as their Saviour, but how many have the faith that Jesus is talking about?

One of the purposes of this book is to help Christians understand that coming to Christ (being “born again”) is only the beginning of the faith relationship. If that faith is not properly cared for by a proper feeding from the Word, it will not mature into the faith that Jesus will be looking for.

Most pastors and teachers instruct their congregations in the “milk” doctrines of the faith while neglecting the vital “meat” doctrines that are so necessary for developing maturity in the faith:

“For every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe. But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil”. (Hebrews 5:13-14)

This book contains a healthy diet of “strong meat” that will be hard for many Christians to digest. Because much of what follows goes against the “Traditions” that most have come to accept as truth, many will reject this study and continue in their captivity:

“See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the basic principles of this world rather than on Christ.” (Colossians 2:8 – NIV)

My prayer is that the reader will approach this study with an open mind and a teachable spirit and will have a true hunger to learn about the righteousness that Jesus will be looking for when He returns.

This book is written for the person who has been “born again,” as mentioned above, and as Jesus described to Nicodemus:

“Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” (John 3:3)

If you have not been born again, then you need to believe on the Lord Jesus Christ for salvation today. Paul put it simply:

“..if you confess with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” (Romans 10:9 – NIV)

“…everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” (Romans 10:13 – NIV)

Some have called it “easy believism,” but the salvation that Jesus offers is free. Call upon Him now and He will save you. Also, please see the Special Invitation at the end of this book.

Get out your Bible and get ready for a delicious meal of “meat.” You are about to feast upon the wonderful truths of Christ’s and the Apostle’s teachings that can save your soul (your spirit was saved when you believed in Christ) and help you gain your entrance into the coming Kingdom and to rule and reign with Him over the beautiful Universe that He created!