Revelation 12:9 says, “the whole world has been deceived.” And 2 Corinthians 4:4 says, “the god of this world has blinded the minds.” Not just unbelievers — the entire human race. None of us have had true fellowship with God because we were unaware that the Lord and His Word are encrypted. That's why there are so many religions.

This deception includes the churches that clutter our cities and the universities that call themselves wise. Too many pastors point to verses about heaven and hell and insist their religion is the narrow gate (Matt. 7:14). That's false.

What we've done is turn our Lord into religion instead of a relationship with Him. And worse — we've treated Him like a genie in a lamp or a vending machine: “Say the prayer, put in the tithe, pull the lever, and maybe you'll get your blessing.” That's not the God of Scripture.

Here's the key the world missed: “Father, I have sinned.” (Luke 15)

Jesus thanked the Father for hiding truth from the wise and revealing it to little children (Matt. 11:25; Luke 10:21). Revelation 3:20 shows the kingdom isn't opened by intellect — it's opened by relationship. Acts 7:48 reminds us God does not dwell in temples made with hands, and 1 Cor. 3:16 says His Spirit dwells in you.

The Bible has sold over 5 billion copies, written by 40 ordinary men, dissected for 2,000 years — yet it's still misunderstood. Why? Because the password was ignored. Say it now: “Father, I have sinned.” That's when the Bible stops being a puzzle and becomes a love letter.

Scriptures: Matt. 7:14; Matt. 11:25; Luke 10:21; Luke 15; Rev. 3:20; Acts 7:48; 1 Cor. 3:16

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