23/10/2024
Dear VP Harris, Thank you for letting me know where you stand concerning the presence of Jesus and/or his Spirit at your Rallies. You have indeed made my voting decision much more simple. The Bible speaks to the rejection of Christ in various contexts, including public and private settings. When people or groups claim that Jesus does not belong at their public meetings, it reflects a broader rejection of Christ’s authority and message. Scripture addresses such rejection with warnings of judgment for those who refuse to acknowledge or welcome Christ.
1. Rejection of Christ Results in Judgment
Matthew 10:14-15 (ESV): "And if anyone will not receive you or listen to your words, shake off the dust from your feet when you leave that house or town. Truly, I say to you, it will be more bearable on the day of judgment for the land of S***m and Gomorrah than for that town."
Jesus instructed His disciples to move on from places where they were not welcomed, but He also warned of the severe judgment awaiting those who reject His message. The rejection of Jesus from a public setting brings greater condemnation, likened to the destruction of S***m and Gomorrah.
2. Denial of Christ Before Men
Matthew 10:32-33 (ESV): "So everyone who acknowledges Me before men, I also will acknowledge before My Father who is in heaven, but whoever denies Me before men, I also will deny before My Father who is in heaven."
Publicly rejecting Jesus, such as refusing to allow His presence or message in a public meeting, is a denial of Him before men. The consequence is that Jesus will deny these individuals before God the Father, resulting in eternal separation from Him.
3. The Rejection of Christ Brings Wrath
John 3:36 (ESV): "Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life; whoever does not obey the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God remains on him."
When people reject Jesus, they reject the very source of life. By stating that Jesus does not belong in their meetings, they are rejecting His authority, and the wrath of God remains on them. This rejection brings judgment, as God’s wrath is upon those who refuse to believe in and honor His Son.
4. Woe to Those Who Reject the Cornerstone
Luke 20:17-18 (ESV): "But He looked directly at them and said, 'What then is this that is written: "The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone"? Everyone who falls on that stone will be broken to pieces, and when it falls on anyone, it will crush him.'"
Jesus is the cornerstone, and to reject Him is to fall into destruction. Those who say that Jesus does not belong in their meetings are rejecting the very foundation of salvation. The Bible warns that rejecting Jesus leads to judgment, and those who stumble over Him will be broken.
5. Public Rejection of Christ Aligns with the Spirit of Antichrist
1 John 2:22-23 (ESV): "Who is the liar but he who denies that Jesus is the Christ? This is the antichrist, he who denies the Father and the Son. No one who denies the Son has the Father. Whoever confesses the Son has the Father also."
Denying that Jesus belongs in a public setting reflects the spirit of antichrist. Those who publicly reject Jesus are not only rejecting the Son but also the Father. This denial leads to judgment, as the Bible makes clear that such individuals are not aligned with God and are, in fact, opposed to Him.
6. Consequences for Public Rejection of Christ's Authority
Psalm 2:1-5, 10-12 (ESV): "Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the Lord and against His Anointed... He who sits in the heavens laughs; the Lord holds them in derision... Now therefore, O kings, be wise; be warned, O rulers of the earth. Serve the Lord with fear, and rejoice with trembling. Kiss the Son, lest He be angry, and you perish in the way, for His wrath is quickly kindled. Blessed are all who take refuge in Him."
Public leaders and groups that reject Christ are warned in this passage. Their rejection is in vain, as God holds ultimate authority. The Psalm advises rulers and people in authority to serve the Lord with reverence and embrace ("kiss") the Son, Jesus Christ, or else they will face His wrath and judgment.
7. Judgment on Nations and Leaders Who Reject God
Revelation 19:15-16 (ESV): "From His mouth comes a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations, and He will rule them with a rod of iron... On His robe and on His thigh He has a name written, King of kings and Lord of lords."
At the final judgment, Christ will execute judgment on nations and rulers who have rejected His authority. Those who refuse to allow Jesus in their public meetings and deny His lordship are part of this group who will face Christ’s ultimate judgment and rule.
Conclusion:
The Bible makes it clear that those who reject Jesus in any public or private setting will face judgment. This rejection is a denial of Christ’s authority and divinity, which leads to spiritual and eternal consequences. The warnings are dire—Jesus will deny before God those who deny Him publicly, and God’s wrath remains upon them. Furthermore, public rejection of Jesus aligns with the spirit of antichrist and is an affront to God’s kingdom, leading to eventual destruction and judgment. The call to honor and "kiss the Son" remains urgent, as God extends His grace, but with it comes the warning of judgment for those who reject Him.