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Was Salvation Possible During B.C. Era ? According to biblical reckoning, the world has existed for roughly 6,000 years: 4000 years before Christ and 2000 years after Christ. The first 4000 years are designated B.C. (Before Christ) and the last 2000 years, A.D. (Anno Domini). During the 1650 years following Adam’s creation (circa 2350 B.C), mankind became so evil that God destroyed the earth. He flooded the planet with water until all human life was extinguished. Only eight people were spared: Noah, his wife, his three sons and their wives. After the waters subsided, the Creator repopulated the earth with Noah’s descendants, yet ensuing generations proved that man was hopelessly lost in sin and the human experiment had failed. Thus, the decision was made in the Council of Heaven to send a Redeemer who could atone for man’s sins. That Redeemer was Jesus Christ, the sinless Son of God. It was Jesus’ divine blood spilled on Calvary’s cross that paid the penalty for the sins of the entire human race. Since Jesus came so late in history, did millions of people who lived and died during the 4000 years before Christ’s birth go to hell? If so, this innumerable caravan included Adam and Eve, Methuselah, Noah, Abraham, Moses, Job, David, and Solomon plus philosophers such as Plato and Aristotle, sovereigns like Julius Caesar and Cleopatra, military conquers the caliber of Napoleon and Hannibal, and religious men like Buddha and Confucius. The foregoing individuals passed from this life, never knowing Christ or hearing God’s plan of salvation. Theologians ask: “Why did God wait 4000 years before sending Jesus Christ to earth?” or better yet, “Why didn’t Jesus come early in history while Adam and Eve were still alive?” No human can second guess God, but Galatians 4:4 offers an explanation. It states that God sent His Son in the “fullness of time.” In other words, Jesus came to earth at the most propitious time in human history. A lingering question remains: “How will those who died before Christ be judged?” Romans 4:3 provides the answer. It states that “Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness.” Abraham’s faith was displayed when he responded to God’s call to leave his homeland and travel to the Promised Land. Abraham trusted God’s promise to create from his descendants a mighty nation even though Sarah was old and barren. Through blind faith Abraham obeyed God’s command to prepare his son, Isaac, for sacrifice. Because of Abraham’s life of faith, he is named alongside Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, David, and others in the “Honor Roll of the Faithful” in Hebrews, chapter 11. Therein it states the honorees “died in faith, not having received what was promised, but having seen it and greeted it from afar.” Thus, salvation was achieved by those in the Billy Powell Columnist www.billypowellbooks.com B.C. era who “believed God” and “walked with God”—a prime example being Enoch who “walked with God” and was transported to heaven. In closing, the Bible states that “Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” More importantly, it affirms that “Without faith it is impossible to please God.” Abraham’s foresight in looking forward “to a city whose maker and builder is God” was confirmed centuries later by Jesus when He said, “Abraham rejoiced to see my day, and he saw it and was glad.” Obituaries} Jo Ann W. Moran Funeral services for Jo Ann W. Moran, 76, of Milledgeville, GA, were held Monday, June 17, 2013 at McLeighton Funeral Service in Roberta, with the Reverend Debbie Osterhoudt officiating. Burial followed in Roberta City Cemetery. Mrs. Moran passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at Green Acres Health and Rehab. She was a member of Henry Memorial Presbyterian Church in Dublin, GA. She was preceded in death by her husband, John L. Moran. Survivors include three sons, Joe Moran (Lee) of Corpus Christy, TX, Jim Moran (Denise) of Nashville, TN, and John Moran (Kelli) of Chester, NJ; one daughter, Mary Frances Thomas (Derek) of Norfolk, VA; three sisters, Mary Giles of Fort Valley, GA, Clevie Scruggs of Knoxville, GA, and Clyde St. Germain of Westerly, RI; nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Henry Memorial Presbyterian Church, 511 Bellevue Avenue, Dublin, GA 31021. McLeighton Funeral Service of Roberta was in charge of arrangements. Billy Jacobson Billy Jacobson, age 49, passed away Friday, May 31, 2013, under the care of Pine Pointe Hospice. Billy was bom in Limestone, Maine to the late Winston Jacobson and Betty Ruth Stinson Jacobson. A motorcycle enthusiast, he enjoyed riding his Harley everywhere, especially to the beach. Billy loved the water, sun, and great seafood. He enjoyed “fixing things,” and was an F15 Aircraft Mechanic at Robins Air Force Base. He was a 1982 graduate of Crawford County High School. Billy is survived by his children, Courtney Jacobson of Macon, Jordan Jacobson, and Joseph Jacobson, both of Warner Robins; step daughter, Stephanie White (Kerry) of Macon; mother of Jordan and Joseph, Cheryl Jacobson of Warner Robins; sisters, Wendy Tidwell (Joey) of Macon, and Julie Millirons (Mark) of North Carolina; nephew and niece, Garrett Mitchell of Culloden, and Lauren Millirons of Macon; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Funeral services were held Monday, June 3, 2013 in the Chapel of Crest Lawn. Reverend David Mosely officiated. Interment was private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Jacobson Children Scholarship Fund, in care of Crest Lawn Funeral Home; or to Pine Pointe Hospice, 6261 Peake Road, Macon, Georgia 31210. Please sign the online registry at, www.crestlawnfuneral. com. Crest Lawn Funeral Home had charge of funeral arrangements. Roberta Baptist Church VBS "Under The Big Top" Children at the candy store VBS was held last week at Roberta Baptist Church. PAGE 5 - THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2013 Stop, Look, Listen One of the ways God solves our problems is by teaching us to listen for His voice, pointing out where we have taken a wrong turn. There are times when we do not stop, look, and listen. Instead, we take things into our own hands. Sometimes God will place people in our lives to help us but we didn’t stop long enough to listen to instructions. We are often in a hurry never listening to the voice of God and run straight into trouble and then want God to bail us out. God makes it clear that He wants us to go in a certain direction, and we take another route. He says go east and we say go west. He says go north and we go south. In fact, most of our problems come as a result of not obeying the Lord. When we stop, look, and listen we will get great results. Maybe it’s not time to get a new car or house or to leave your job. God is saying to listen; acknowledge Him and He will direct your path. It seems as if everybody is in a hurry; even me; everything is rush, rush. Some problems can be avoided if we would only stop, look, and listen and stop taking matters into our own hands instead of putting things into the Master’s hand. Remember, God is always at work. We might not see or feel Him but He’s there. So let us begin to stop, look, and listen. Be Blessed! Prayer Line, Tuesdays and Thursdays, Christ Abundant Life Ministries, S. Dugger Ave., Roberta. Call 478- 836- 3912. Word of God Tabernacle invites you to join them for the following weekly services: Sunday Prayer at 9:00 a.m., Sunday School at 10:00 a.m., Sunday Service at 11:00 a.m.; Monday Prayer at 9:00 a.m.; Wednesday Prayer at 9:00 a.m., Wednesday Bible Study at 7:00 p.m.; Friday Prayer at 9:00 a.m. Everyone is invited. Pastor Frank Martin, Sr. The Marshall Family will hold their 15th family reunion on Saturday, June 29, 2013, at Lizella United Methodist Church Family Life Center, 2920 South Lizella Road, Lizella, beginning at 10 a.m. with covered dish lunch at noon. Bring photos and other memorabilia that you would like to share. Descendants and friends of Joseph and Nancy Layfield Marshall’s children and spouses: James Franklin (Adaline Kitchens), Rebecca Frances (William Edwards), Sarah Ann (Anderson Arnold), John Loudy ( Sarah Walker & Martha Tharp), Mary Elizabeth (Columbus Madison Newberry), Cicero Harrison (Mary Ann Eubanks & Susie A. Hamlin),Martha Ann (Thomas Calvin Arnold), Henry Doss (Rosannah Hunnicutt), Amelia (Jones Washington Arnold), Joseph, Jr. (Sarah Hunnicutt) are invited. Everyone is also invited to join the family Friday, June 28, at 6 p.m. at S&S Cafeteria, Eisenhower Parkway, Macon, for dinner. Call (478)935-8364 or e-mail joyce.mosely@cox.net. the Cerese Independent Church would like to invite all Men ages (2-102) to join us on our Annual Men’s Conference entitled “Men of Faith”. The conference will take place on Saturday, June 29, and Sunday, June 30, 2013. Seminar will begin Saturday, June 29, 2013 at 10 a.m. with breakfast. We will then be entertained by several speakers on the subject of: Peers and its Pressure, Education, Crime Prevention, Core Values and Men’s Health. Among the speakers will be Deacon Milton Bentley (Springhill Baptist Church), Deacon Alonzo Jones (St. James Baptist Church), Minister Maurice Raines (Salem Baptist Church), and Minister Warren Hamilton (Springhill Baptist Church). Sunday, June 30,2013 begins with Worship Services at 11:30 a.m. with Rev. Calvin as the guest speaker. Rev. Samuel Chester is the Pastor. Lizella Baptist Church Special Needs Ministry will have a monthly event the 2 nd Friday of every month, 7-9 p.m. They also have a Parent/ Family/Caregiver Support Group for those who love someone with special needs. It is always the 1 st Tuesday of the month, 6-8 p.m. They have guest speakers and then a time of sharing. The Crist family will be in concert, Friday, July 5, 2013, 7:30 p.m. at Taylor County Camp 473 LT Peed Road- Butler, GA For More Information: call 478.391.2022 Cerese Independent Church Men’s Conference The Men’s Ministry of Deadline for Church Happenings: Friday 5 p.m. McLeighton Funeral Service view obituaries at www.mcleightonfuneralservice.coin 375 S. Dugger Avenue Roberta, Georgia 478-836-3336 David & Donna McLeighton - owners ’Our Family Serving Your Family Granite • Marble • Bronze • Coping • Monument Cleaning • Sandblasting ”Serving all Middle Georgia cemeteries 33 Kade E. Rooks P. O. Box 1711, Fort Valley, GA 31030 *478-825-2424 or 478-951-1571 *Fax: 478-825-3794
