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The Cry from the Cross and the Closed Gates:
There is a haunting contrast that frames the reality of salvation and hypocrisy, a contrast defined by the thief on the cross and the Pharisees whom Christ rebuked. In Luke 23:42, the thief cries out with a heart full of sincerity, “Lord, remember me when You enter into Your Kingdom.” His single sentence reveals the essence of true faith, the possession of Christ that comes from a heart rooted in surrender and trust. Yet, standing in sharp opposition to this genuine plea are the words of Jesus in Matthew 23:13 as He indicts the Pharisees: “You shut the gates of the kingdom of heaven in people’s faces; you yourselves do not enter, nor will you let those enter who are trying to.” These two moments illuminate a great chasm—the thief heard the promise of paradise, while the Pharisees embodied hypocrisy that shut the door of the Kingdom not only to others but to themselves. This deep dive is about that chasm. It is about the difference between professors and possessors of Christ, between those who wear a mask and those who wear the Person. It is about how the fruit of salvation cannot be faked, for it is rooted in the heart and judged by God alone, revealed in the way one embodies Christ rather than merely speaks of Him.
Professors vs. Possessors: The Root of Salvation.
To understand the heart of the matter, we must define who the professors of Christ are and who the possessors of Christ are. Professors are those who call on the Lord with their lips but do not truly possess Him in their hearts. They put on masks of salvation, clutching false security and a counterfeit faith that is rooted not in living soil but in dry, cracked earth. They wear the appearance of righteousness but have no real relationship with the One they claim to serve. Possessors, however, are those who embody Christ, whose roots are deeply planted in the Holy Spirit. They put on the new person rather than a mask. The difference lies in the soil. You cannot get apples from the roots of a pear, and you cannot get the fruit of the Spirit from a dead spirit. Apples—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control—can only grow from the root of the Holy Spirit. Professors may act outwardly religious, but the heart of the matter is that a dead spirit cannot produce the fruit of God. Fruit is not merely external action; it is a state of being, a conviction, and the love of God poured out toward others in authenticity.
Christianity as an Idol and the Illusion of the Umbrella:
One of the most dangerous lies that many have embraced is the belief that the label “Christian” or the system of “Christianity” is itself salvation. Many hide under the umbrella of these terms, thinking that because they belong to a certain denomination or attend a particular church, they are secure. Yet these very terms have become idols for countless people. Being a Christian does not equal salvation. Professing Christ does not equal possessing Christ. True salvation is rooted not in institutional identity or external appearances but in genuine proclamation and the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit. This idol of Christianity has lulled many into a false sense of security, convincing them that they are saved because they are associated with a cultural or religious label rather than because they are born of God’s Spirit.
The Thief on the Cross: Genuine Faith in a Single Sentence.
The thief on the cross illustrates the essence of genuine faith in a single sentence. He acknowledged Christ as Lord and Savior, believing in His authority and the coming Kingdom. There was no performance, no self-righteous checklist, no grand display—just the heartfelt confession of one who recognized who Jesus truly was. That confession was planted in fertile soil, and the Lord responded with a promise: “Today you will be with Me in Paradise.” This stands in stark contrast to the hypocrites who can recite paragraph-long professions of faith yet whose roots are dead. God knows the heart and the source of every profession. He is not impressed with eloquent words or rehearsed statements; He discerns the difference between a profession of the lips and the possession of the heart.
The Heart and the Root: How God Judges.
God saves and judges based on the root—the essence of a person’s heart. Professors plant their roots in dry, cracked earth, while possessors plant their roots in fertile soil. God alone discerns the difference, and He does so with perfect clarity. Many profess Christ as the Son of God, Savior, and risen Lord, but He knows which confessions are genuine and which are empty words. He will one day separate those whose lives were rooted in Him from those who merely wore His name as a mask. To the professors He will say, “Leave me, I never knew you,” but to the possessors He will declare, “Today you will be with me in Paradise.”
True Fruit: Evidence of the New Creation.
Fruit is often misunderstood as a checklist of good deeds, but it is far deeper than that. Fruit is the overflow of the heart’s condition. True possession of Christ naturally results in functioning like Christ because His Spirit lives within. Those who truly know Him will love one another as God loves them. They will care for the poor, minister to the broken, heal the sick, cast out demons, feed the hungry, defend the oppressed, comfort the hurting, and proclaim the Kingdom. This is the default setting of the Pneumocryst—the empowered new creation born of God’s Spirit. Professors can only mimic Christ verbally, speaking of Him with their lips, while possessors embody Christ physically and spiritually in the way they live.
The Indictment of Couch-Potato Christianity:
A grave symptom of counterfeit faith is the indoctrination that convinces people salvation equals passivity. Couch-potato Christianity teaches that one can sit in a pew, attend church occasionally, tithe when convenient, and claim faith without ever functioning in the Kingdom. This false gospel has robbed people of true relationship with Christ and true function in His Spirit. The Pneumocryst, however, is different. True believers understand that they are seed-bearers. They plant the gospel everywhere they go, not because they can convert or save anyone but because they know their role is to plant the seed and allow God to water it. This is why the Pneumocryst is set apart—they function in their endowment, not in the passivity of indoctrination. Let me be perfectly clear. If you do not have a relationship with Christ, if you do not “know” Him (to know Christ is to EMBODY Him) you will not see the Kingdom of Heaven. What do you think the words “Depart from Me, I NEVER KNEW YOU means?”
The Seal of the Holy Spirit and the Function of the New Creation:
Possessors of Christ are sealed by the Holy Spirit and empowered to function as Christ did. To function as Christ did, we must understand how He lived and operated during His earthly ministry. Christ gave us countless examples of the default setting of the new creation. He healed the sick and restored the broken, opening blind eyes, enabling the lame to walk, and cleansing lepers. He fed the hungry, not just miraculously multiplying food but also meeting the physical needs of those around Him. He cast out demons and confronted spiritual oppression with authority. He showed mercy to sinners, forgiving the adulterous woman and eating with tax collectors and the marginalized. He spoke truth with authority even when it was unpopular or dangerous. He raised the dead and demonstrated power over death itself. He demonstrated compassion through acts of kindness, listening intently, and comforting the hurting. He served others selflessly, washing the feet of His disciples and leading by humility. And everywhere He went, He proclaimed the Kingdom of God. These actions, whether they appear supernatural to the uninitiated or as simple acts of kindness, are the default function of the Spirit-filled life. We can only live this way when we are indwelt by the Holy Spirit. He empowers us to function as Christ did and even greater, because He is the root from which the fruit flows. Professors cannot function in this way because they do not have the Spirit—they wear a mask rather than the Person. The fruit of love, mercy, and Kingdom demonstration is not optional; it is the defining mark of salvation. Couch-potato Christianity is nothing less than a symptom of counterfeit faith.
The Closing Picture: Professors, Possessors, and the Final Verdict.
We return now to the cross, where two thieves hung beside the Savior. One thief represents the professors—the unrepentant and unchanged heart that mocked Christ even in the face of death. The other thief represents the possessors—the humble and surrendered heart that recognized Christ for who He was. This moment ties directly to the sobering warning of Matthew 7:21-23: “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.” Salvation is proven by fruit because the fruit reveals the root. Professors hide behind masks, titles, and labels, clinging to external identifiers and empty rituals. Possessors walk in the Person of Christ and bear the fruit of His Spirit, not as a performance but as the natural outworking of His life within them.
Which Voice Will You Hear?
At the end of all things, there will be only two verdicts spoken by Christ. To some, He will say, “Today you will be with Me in Paradise,” and to others, He will declare, “Depart from Me, I never knew you.” This is not a matter of semantics or self-identification. It is a matter of the heart’s root and the fruit it produces. The question must be asked: Are you a professor or a possessor? Do you wear the mask of salvation or do you wear the Person of Christ? Christianity as a system, a label, or a cultural identity will not save you. Only Christ in you—the hope of glory—will. This deep dive is not merely a theological exploration; it is a mirror held up to the soul. Examine your root. Examine your heart. Examine the fruit that your life bears. Does it overflow with the love of God? Does it resemble the default setting of Christ’s life—serving, healing, proclaiming, and embodying the Kingdom? Or is it barren, clinging to the safety of an umbrella called Christianity while your heart remains far from Him? The time is now to remove the mask and embrace the Person. The time is now to step from being a professor into being a possessor, to live as the Pneumocryst—empowered by the Spirit, set apart from the common, and functioning as the true new creation you were meant to be. Will you be the thief who mocked, or the thief who believed? Will you be the Pharisee who shut the gates of the Kingdom, or the one who entered by the narrow way? The answer will determine which voice you hear for eternity.
