The Tragic Error of "This Doesn't Happen"
Written on 28 April 2025.
The Tragic Error of "This Doesn't Happen"
Introduction
In a sermon titled Judging Salvation Wrongly, the speaker known as Jacksmack made a statement that reveals a deeply troubling error. While discussing visions and revelatory signs regarding another person's salvation, he declared: "Number one, this doesn't happen."
While it is true that unverifiable visions should not be used to judge someone's salvation, Jacksmack's blanket denial that any form of revelation or spiritual communication happens after salvation exposes a deeper spiritual problem. His words suggest that he does not understand or possess the living relationship with God that the Bible promises to every born-again believer.
The Biblical Reality: Believers Receive the Holy Ghost
Scripture teaches that all who believe in Jesus Christ for salvation receive the Holy Ghost.
Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. (Acts 2:38)
This gift is not merely doctrinal correctness or an impulse to evangelize. It is a living, indwelling Spirit who guides, teaches, and communicates truth to the believer.
Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth. (John 16:13)
The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God. (Romans 8:16)
Jacksmack's Denial of the Holy Ghost's Work
By stating "this doesn't happen," Jacksmack denies the Holy Ghost's living work in believers after salvation. He reduces the Christian life to mere doctrinal accuracy, with no real-time relationship, no inner confirmation, and no ongoing spiritual communication from God.
This position is not merely ignorant. It is evidence of being spiritually dead. The Bible warns against having:
Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away. (2 Timothy 3:5)
Jacksmack's strict policing of doctrine, coupled with a denial of the Holy Ghost's communication, perfectly fits this description. He has a form of godliness but denies the true power that marks a born-again believer.
The Dangerous Outcome
If a person has never received the Holy Ghost, they have never been saved.
Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his. (Romans 8:9)
Therefore, by his own admission, Jacksmack confesses that he experiences no communication from God through the Holy Ghost. This tragic confession points to the likelihood that he is lost, without Christ, and bound for hell unless he truly believes the gospel and receives the Spirit.
Conclusion
The Christian life is not dry, dead doctrinal policing. It is a living relationship with God, guided by the indwelling Holy Ghost. Jacksmack's denial of this reality reveals a terrifying spiritual blindness.
Let every true believer cling to the promises of Scripture, trusting in Jesus Christ alone for salvation and rejoicing in the active, ongoing ministry of the Holy Ghost.