A Word from the Author

Hello again, readers! I have learned a lot from this Christmas story of faith and hope, and I sincerely trust you all have too.

I want to point a few things out. One, this entire story is fiction, and it centers on the Kirby cast and crew. This entire series is what we refer to as Christian fiction, meaning that one or more characters in the story are Christians and use God’s Word to solve the problem(s). And I know that not everyone who reads this series is Christian. But that is all right. I don’t expect everyone to be Christian. But what I do expect, dear readers, is that you’ll learn something valuable from each story.

But while the story is fiction, the evidence for the Bible is true and real. The Bible is the only Book that is authentic and valid and lines up with history and answers all questions about hefty topics, such as Jesus’ birth.

However, many are confused by the Bible. They ask questions such as: Does the Bible contradict itself? Who was Cain’s wife? How could Jesus die on the cross for me? If God loves us, why are we all suffering? Are angels real? What is my purpose in life?

These questions are answered by the Bible. False teachers and books (other than the Bible) can’t always be trusted. But the Bible can be because it was given by God—yes, Jesus Christ, the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End, the First and the Last. Jesus is alive, and true, and real. If He had not been born. . .if He had not died. . .if He were not a real person and did not exist, then we wouldn’t even be here. We wouldn’t be breathing.

Nathaniel’s actions in this story may bother some, as well as the outcome of his death. But what does the Bible say? Proverbs 11: 5- “The righteousness of the blameless will direct his way, but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.” I wanted to illustrate that truth.

God gave all a mind and a conscience. He keeps human depravity in check. He won’t let destruction run rampant. Yes, there are many evils in the world, we all admit. There are drunkards, murderers, rapists, and thieves. There are slave traders, those who abuse power, and even those who exploit their own people. But if God were not keeping our depravity in check, we would all be lying in our caskets at this very moment.

By God’s grace, we are alive. By the Lord’s mercy, we aren’t struck dead by His hand, though we have every right to be condemned and die. We all have a choice to accept Him as our Lord. And if a true Christian truly accepts God in his heart, he will never regret his decision.

The Romans Road of Salvation gives us three things we can do to be saved.

A—Acknowledge: Acknowledge that you are a sinner in need of salvation and that you need Christ. You are not independent from God; you need God and learn from God. Without Him, you are spiritually dead.

B—Believe: Believe that Jesus died on the cross to save you and He was buried and rose again the third day out of that grave for YOU! Jesus conquered death and reigns on His throne in heaven.

C—Confess: Confess your sins to Him and ask for forgiveness. Beg Him to enter into your heart and be your Lord and Savior. He will govern your life the moment You ask Him to. You don’t need to pray in a fancy manner; just ask for forgiveness, confess your sins, and believe on Christ.

Dear readers, I hope you will respond to the truth of the gospel if you have not already. God loves all and wants to save all.

See you in the next book, and God bless!