God's Masterpiece (conclusion)

Beloved, in conclusion of this series, “God’s Masterpiece” – Those of us who are considered righteous by God know that when our bodies die, our spirits will depart to be with Christ in Paradise. Remember the message Jesus inspired me to preach to you, entitled “I’ll Never See the Inside of a Grave”? Well, Paul reveals this truth when he says, “For I [Paul] am in a strait [dilemma] betwixt [between the] two, Having a desire to depart, AND TO BE WITH CHRIST; which is far better: Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you” (Philippians 1:23-24). In other words, Beloved, God will not allow His “Masterpieces” (the righteous Spirit and Soul) to ever experience the torment and discomfort of death. Paul reinforces this even more when he says, “I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are ASLEEP, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope” (1 Thessalonians 4:13). In other words, Beloved, at death the souls of the righteous will be at rest, sweetly sleeping in Christ.

Precious Ones, “God’s Masterpiece” (the righteous Spirit and Soul) will be united in a glorious body and shall enter into that realm of life eternal where there shall be no death, no night, no sleep, and no sorrow—nothing that would disrupt the feast of never-ending joy in the presence of the Lord. In conclusion, Beloved, one of Webster’s definitions of a masterpiece is “A work done with extraordinary skill.” Beloved, if we continue to live righteously, then, with our new bodies fashioned for eternal life, we will see God’s masterpiece as a work done with extraordinary skill. David said, “As for me, I will behold Thy [God’s] face in righteousness: I shall be satisfied, when I awake, WITH THY LIKENESS” (Psalm 17:15) – we will be like Him!

I will write on a different subject next week. Until then, know this…

I love you all so very much.
In His Love,

Pastor William L. McCoy

God's Masterpiece (continued)

Beloved, in continuance of our theme, “God’s Masterpiece” – When the Body awakes the morning of the Second Resurrection (the one in which all of God’s creation will be judged according to their works), events will occur as recorded by John – “I saw a great white throne….And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God…and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works. And the sea gave up the dead which were in it….And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire” (Revelation 20:11-13 and 20:15). God will have created a “new Masterpiece.” This body will awake expecting relief, but it will find that its judgment will be punishment, which in reality, will have just begun.

Precious Ones, this is why we must glorify God with this “Masterpiece,” as instructed in I Corinthians 6:19-20. Why? Because only now can this masterpiece be “the temple of the Holy Ghost.” After the rapture of the saints, we will be with the Holy Ghost and there will be no need for the Holy Spirit to have a temple to dwell in! Paul puts it this way, “What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price (Calvary): therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s.”

Chosen Ones, this means that “God’s Masterpieces” (the Body, Soul, and Spirit) are recording all of the works that we are doing now, so that when we stand before God in the end, we will not be punished (as those who will be cast into hell). Let us pay attention to the status of our own “Masterpieces.” Again, Paul says that we do not have time to judge others, but must “work out our own salvation with fear and trembling” (Philippians 2:12).

I will write the conclusion of this series of letters next week. Until then, know this…

I love you all so very much.
In His Love,

Pastor William L. McCoy

God's Masterpiece (continued)

Beloved, in continuance of our theme, “God’s Masterpiece” – There is an important revelation that we must understand – a revelation concerning the way our God masterfully ordained the Spirit to occupy our bodies. When the Spirit of a man returns to the God that gave it, the dead body is not aware of anything that transpires from that point onward. However, the man’s Spirit will always know what transpires after the death of the body. His spirit might exist in a state of great torment, waiting to be judged (that is, waiting to be questioned by God to the condemnation of the soul). On the other hand, his spirit might exist in a state of eternal peace, waiting to enjoy eternal life. This revelation is supported by scripture - “Who knoweth the Spirit of man that goeth upward, and the spirit of the beast [sinners and animals] that goeth downward to the earth? Wherefore I perceive that there is nothing better, than that a man should rejoice in his own works; for that is his portion…” (Ecclesiastes 3:21-22). We also learn from scripture that “the dust [the body of man, shall] return to the Earth as it was [at the time of death]: and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it” (Ecclesiastes 12:7).

Precious Ones, remember that the Soul records the deeds of the Body, as witnessed by the Spirit. Therefore, when a wicked man dies, his soul feels the weight, guilt, and condemnation of all the evil deeds that his spirit witnessed during his life. The spirit of that wicked man is tormented by remorse and terrified of the fate that awaits him! “God’s Masterpiece” (the Soul) is harassed while sleeping, like a man with wicked, horrible, tormenting dreams. The only difference is that the body is dead, so it cannot wake up. The nightmare never ends.

Chosen Ones, this is why we must never allow sin to contaminate “God’s Masterpiece” - no one will feel the effects of our transgressions like we will!!! Do you see now why God (Jesus) said, “the Soul that sinneth, it shall [surely] die” (Ezekiel 18:20)?

I will write more on this subject next week. Until then, know this…

I love you all so very much.
In His Love,

Pastor William L. McCoy

God's Masterpiece (continued)

Beloved, in continuance of our theme, “God’s Masterpiece” – You must understand that when the bodies of humans are delivered up to death and the grave, the deeds that their bodies performed while they were alive are still imprinted on the Soul. You must also understand that the Soul and the Body (“God’s Masterpieces”) enter the grave together. This is why it is important to make sure that you keep the soul clean of any condemned deeds while you are alive. If you do not, your soul will be uncomfortable and in torment while you wait to be judged by the only true and living God who knows that you are guilty!! On the day that Peter received the Holy Ghost (Acts 2:4), this process was revealed to him. Peter knew about King David, “a prophet [to whom] God had sworn…that of the fruit of his loins, according to the flesh, he would raise up Christ” (Acts 2:30). With this knowledge, Peter was able to proclaim “Thou [O Lord] hast made known to me the ways of life; thou shalt make me full of joy” (Acts 2:28). How? “Because thou wilt not leave my Soul in hell [or torment because I did right while I was alive], neither wilt thou [God] suffer thine Holy One to see corruption [to burn in the Lake of Fire prepared for Satan, his angels, and every unbeliever]” (Acts 2:27).

Precious Ones, we must guard “God’s Masterpiece” (the Body) from any sins against God so that “God’s other Masterpiece” (the Soul) can comfort us when it is time for our bodies to die.

I will write more on this subject next week. Until then, know this…

I love you all so very much.
In His Love,

Pastor William L. McCoy