Newsletter 011510
TBN Nejat TV: Do we know the fullness of His salvation?
Dear Friends,
Salvation!
Salvation is what God accomplished for mankind through Jesus' death, burial, and resurrection. In our interpretations of God's salvation, we often emphasize that portion of Christ's work which is relevant to us, to our religious upbringing and denominations. Some declare forgiveness, others healing, still another group majors on deliverance, and so on. While we proclaim more emphatically the portion of the Gospel that makes sense to us, we may miss the fullness of the salvation of Christ. I believe that everything God wrought us through Jesus is glorious. I do not want to miss one piece of it. I want it all - wouldn't you?
The book of Romans is a treasure map of God's plan of salvation. The more I study Romans, the more I realize how little of God's work I know. Romans, is the first book of the New Covenant. It gives us the why's, how's, and what's of God's redemptive plan for mankind. Without solid understanding of the book of Romans, we will not understand the New Testament. So, I encourage you to commit a year to study and meditate on the book of Romans. I have taught many lessons from this amazing book and these series are available on our website. The greater understanding of the redemption of God we possess, the greater our impact will be on the lives of people around us.
The following story of a 40-year-old Iranian woman who was delivered from all kinds of mess and addictions, is a great example of what an awesome salvation we have through our Lord Jesus Christ. Wouldn't it be shameful if she had heard a message that would have emphasized only one of her issues and not her whole condition? I encourage you to examine your doctrines and your belief systems, and make sure what you believe is based upon God's word and not on human philosophy and wisdom. Your well-being and the well being of others depends on it.
Sincerely in Christ,
To Be Continued ...
Pastor Reza F. Safa
TBN Nejat TV
P.O. Box 702094
Tulsa,OK 74170-2094
www.rezasafa.com
918-488 9645
A Testimony from Iran
A 40 year old Iranian lady addicted to opium, alcohol, and another drug. She is married and has several children. Because of excessive drug use, she lost her mind and became very violent, threatening the life of her husband and children. She tortured her children, hit herself, and would bang her head against the wall. She also had other diseases and physical symptoms, such as liver disease, trouble concentrating, back problems, and she looked much older than she was. She was kept in a dark room for 15 years of her life. She called on all of the saints of the Islamic faith to help her, but she got no answer. Almost five years ago, (before Nejat TV began broadcasting 24/7) she was watching Pastor Reza's program and heard him say, “It was sunset and they brought the demon-possessed people to Jesus and he healed them with a word.” She laid her hands on the TV and prayed with Pastor Reza. He then said, “You will be set free from addiction.” She felt so bad, because she didn't even know who Jesus Christ was. So, she started crying and said, “Jesus does exist.” She knelt down and felt peace. From that day on she would watch Day of Salvation and pray with Pastor Reza.
Her mind was healed and restored. Five months later, she went to a narcotics anonymous camp and overcame her addiction to drugs. She had been a drug addict even during her pregnancies, so she couldn't remember much about her children growing up and she would ask them, “How did you grow up to be this big?” She asked God to give her back the 15 years of the life she has lost to drug addiction. Each day she improved a little more and she received strength to be a good wife and a good mother. She reports being drug free, set free from demons, and mentally restored for 4 years and two months.
Our prayer counselor also talked to her husband about his healing. His wife had attacked him and cut his hands. She cut several of the muscles and the tendons in his hands and he was not able to move his fingers, or even raise his hands. One night, Jesus appeared to him in a dream and told him to raise his hands. He replied “I can't.” Jesus told him again, “Raise his hands and move you
