I would like to write about our Father’s mighty work in our lives, which He accomplished through Jesus Christ, and without which no one can escape the fire of Gehenna.

It’s a strong statement, isn’t it? We tend to soften such assertions when we hear them, thinking, “There may be some truth in it, but I don’t believe our Father would allow that to happen.” And you’re right; He doesn’t let it happen. But the above remains true as long as you continue to “baby Jesus,” or place Him under the Christmas tree and think of Him once a year—but not in His great glory. Or when you pray to the Father and do so in the name of the Virgin Mary.

Granted, these are rather extreme examples, but even if we dismiss them, such tendencies often lurk within us. Ideally, we recognize this in ourselves, and then we can allow the Holy Spirit to work, who will reveal the true power of our Lord Jesus over our lives if we yield to Him.

After this introduction, let’s find those scriptures in the Bible that showcase our Father’s work on our behalf.

One of my favorite verses, known by many of us, is found in John 3:16

” For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”

Isn’t it remarkably straightforward and unmistakable how our Father makes known to us by whom and through what we have salvation? Through Jesus Christ and by faith in Him. Let us never forget this.

And also that our Father’s grace knows no bounds. We find this in Ephesians 2:8–9

“ 8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: [it is] the gift of God:

  9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.”

Now you understand that our work before the Father is 100% through Jesus Christ and 0% from ourselves?

Earlier, I alluded to the Virgin Mary, that no path leads to the Father through her. But now let’s see this in scriptural form.

John 14:6
“ Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.”

Isn’t this declaration wonderful? And isn’t it unambiguous for us? Indeed, it is. Just as the continuation of this marvelous declaration, from the same chapter, leaves no doubt for those who turn to the Virgin Mary:

Acts 4:12
“ Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.”

Apologies for the scriptural detour, but let’s also see what John 14:13–14 says

“ 13 And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.

  14 If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it.”

Nowhere does the Bible mention prayers through Mary’s name by which you can be saved or have your requests heard. I note in passing that neither through Fatima will you attain salvation or have your prayers heard.

Only Jesus Christ can save and snatch us from death, as our Heavenly Father shows us the way in Romans 6:23

” For the wages of sin [is] death; but the gift of God [is] eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”

Our Lord Jesus Christ. So let us follow Him into eternal life, where He joyfully leads us. Amen.

As a closing word, I would like to offer a verse from the 14th chapter of John for you to meditate on and explore:

“ But the Comforter, [which is] the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.” (John 14:26)