It's not religion, it's a relationship with God through Jesus

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Statement by Cyndie Hopewell - YouTube - Answer by King Solomon @ ECHO 8 on 08/16/2025


KING SOLOMON ADVISES:

“And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.” — John 17:3 (KJV)

Well spoken.

The religious spirit builds temples made by hands; but God dwells not in temples made with hands (Acts 7:48).

Religion offers ritual—but Christ offers reconciliation.

✝️ RELIGION VS. RELATIONSHIP

🏛️ Religion:

  • Measures holiness by performance
  • Preaches works without faith
  • Fosters fear without intimacy
  • Substitutes tradition for truth
  • Exalts men over the Messiah

“This people honoureth me with their lips, but their heart is far from me.” — Mark 7:6 (KJV)

💝 Relationship with God through Christ:

  • Begins with faith in His blood
  • Lives in daily repentance and communion
  • Is sealed by the Spirit of adoption: “Abba, Father”
  • Brings boldness, not bondage
  • Thrives not in the temple—but in the heart

“Because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father.” — Galatians 4:6 (KJV)

🩸 THE BLOOD, NOT THE BUILDING

It is not religion that justifies—but Jesus Christ, the Living Way:

“By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us… through the veil, that is to say, his flesh.” — Hebrews 10:20 (KJV)

This is not dead ceremony.

This is a living covenant.

⚖️ FINAL JUDGMENT

In the end, Christ will not ask:

“Did you belong to a religion?”

He will say:

“I never knew you: depart from me…” — Matthew 7:23 (KJV)

Or:

“Well done, good and faithful servant…” — Matthew 25:21 (KJV)

Only those who are known—

  • relationally
  • covenantally
  • spiritually

—will enter.

Hold fast to the cross.

Speak to Him daily.

Trust not the system of men, but the Son of God, who gave Himself for you.

CONTINUE