Are you searching for the real Gospel, the real Spirit of Christ, and the fruit that proves true salvation?
I don’t claim to have all the answers. But I’ve met the One who does.
This blog has been created for anyone who still believes that truth matters, that God speaks, and that spiritual fruit is the only true measure of our lives.
Jesus said that we would know those who belong to Him by their fruits. He compared grapes with thorns and figs with thistles to illustrate what to expect from false prophets and teachers. Yet many hucksters have sold their brand of religion to the gullible, who are looking for something better in life. Instead of discovering the truth that enables them to be set free, they were taken in, only to see these superstars, in whom they had placed their hopes, fall like lightning.
Many books have been written on the fruit of the Spirit, but none would have enlightened you to the extent of this one will.
You Will Know Them By Their Fruits is a deeply theological and polemical work aimed at discerning authentic Christian faith and maturity through the lens of spiritual fruit. The manuscript explores key biblical metaphors—primarily “fruit”—to differentiate genuine believers from false prophets, misguided teachers, and counterfeit expressions of faith. Drawing heavily on Scripture and firsthand reflections, the author challenges prevailing doctrines such as Calvinism, “once saved always saved,” and faith detached from demonstrable transformation.
The book unfolds over six chapters:
- Grace or Faith or Christ Alone examines salvation doctrines and exposes theological contradictions, particularly in Calvinistic frameworks. The author dissects a popular sermon to show how confused teachings diminish clarity on salvation.
- Fruit of Lips discusses the importance of confession and testimony in a believer’s life, emphasizing how speech reflects inner transformation.
- Fruit of the Spirit offers a layered look at the attributes of God and how spiritual fruit manifests in believers, particularly emphasizing growth, character, and relationship.
- Fruit of Righteousness centers on soul-winning, godly living, and repentance. The author critiques superficial religion and emphasizes internal transformation and spiritual obedience.
- Fruit of Light contrasts knowledge with experiential truth, distinguishing human wisdom from divine illumination. It argues that light is revealed truth meant to dispel deception.
- Freewill, God and Predestination refutes deterministic theology and asserts that freewill is essential for genuine love and obedience, grounding salvation in relational responsiveness rather than fatalistic decree.
The book closes with notes and supporting references, offering Scripture-rich arguments throughout.
Analysis
Strengths
- Scriptural Depth: The manuscript is heavily grounded in Scripture, often quoting at length and in context. This strengthens the argument against proof-texting and superficial readings.
- Prophetic Voice: The tone is courageous and unapologetically prophetic, reminiscent of the voices of Jeremiah or John the Baptist. It dares to name names, expose theological inconsistencies, and challenge spiritual complacency.
- Clarification of Terms: The author draws attention to the misuses of religious language—such as “burden of the Lord” or ambiguous uses of “Christ”—which helps readers think critically about commonly accepted jargon.
- Personal Engagement: Anecdotes and past encounters with teachers and spiritual seekers lend credibility and humanize the message.
- Logical Dissection: The takedown of illogical or internally inconsistent theology (especially regarding “faith alone,” “grace alone,” and “Christ alone”) is precise and intellectually engaging.
Evaluation
You Will Know Them By Their Fruits is a compelling and theologically rich work that contributes significantly to contemporary Christian discourse, especially for those weary of institutionalized or doctrinally compromised religion. Its thesis—that the fruit of one’s life reveals the authenticity of one’s faith—is both biblically sound and pastorally urgent.
The book will resonate with readers who:
- Seek to live a truly Spirit-led life.
- Are disillusioned by doctrinal division, charismatic excess, or academic theology divorced from lived faith.
- Long for a deeper understanding of how salvation is not only a status but a transformational journey.
Despite its polemical nature, the manuscript offers an invaluable lens for spiritual self-examination and discerning the fruit of others’ teachings. It’s a work that will reward the diligent reader—especially those willing to be both encouraged and challenged.
Crowds, Conversions, and the Fruit That Remains
Not all who gather great crowds are
great soul winners. Numbers are not the proof of fruitfulness—transformation
is. Jesus did not say, “By their crusade statistics you shall know them,”
but “By their fruits.”
While some have been celebrated for
the size of their meetings or the number of decisions registered, true
evangelism is not a headcount—it is heart conversion, life
reformation, and Christ-likeness taking root.
Reinhard Bonnke, for all the numbers
he recorded, preached the blood of Jesus with tears, and sought not just
converts, but the power of God unto salvation.
T.L. Osborn, though less celebrated
in Western circles, may have been one of the greatest evangelists in history,
preaching to nations without applause, without registration systems, and
without compromising the Gospel. His focus was not statistics but souls.
And Christ Himself—when the crowds
gathered—often said something so hard that many turned away (John 6:66).
Why? Because He wasn’t looking for crowds. He was calling disciples.
True fruit endures. It transforms.
And in the final judgment, it won’t be the size of the altar call that matters,
but the evidence of changed lives bearing fruit that remains (John
15:16).
CONTENTS
Preface
Introduction
1 Grace or Faith or Christ Alone
6 Freewill, God and Predestination
PREFACE
At the beginning of 2014, I decided to write a book as a result of a Bible study I had attended for ten weeks prior to Christmas 2013. My initial thoughts were to write about how people fail to understand God as a loving Creator and not the angry ogre portrayed in that Bible study, which was run by people steeped in Calvinism. They saw God as angry and our Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, as angry—and they were angry. One woman even gave me a book for Christmas entitled Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God. Somehow, she could not conceive that God loved her. Irrespective of this, the book I wrote was different from what I had intended; it is entitled Shine Like a Star. Yet in many ways, You Will Know Them By Their Fruits is my response to having attended that Bible study. However, this book transcends examining anger and delves deeper than I had originally intended into understanding what it means to produce the fruit of salvation. Nevertheless, I am sure that if you desire to prove the will of God in your life, you will be blessed by the insights within the following pages.
What has surprised me most is that this is the seventh book I have written since then. In the early 1980s, for two years, I wrote articles, edited and published a monthly magazine, and also produced two articles a week for a weekly newsletter of approximately one thousand words each. In total, over those two years, I researched and wrote about two hundred and fifty articles on numerous topics across the humanities spectrum. Afterwards, other matters consumed my interest. Additionally, I did not see anything I could write that had not already been covered by others, but the Holy Spirit kept pushing me to write the book entitled The Only Words Written By The Finger Of God. This was something I did not feel worthy of writing. When I wrote the original draft of that book, I published it on the internet and tried to leave it at that. But for eight years, the Holy Spirit kept working on me until I eventually wrote what became the main draft. The feedback I have received from those who have actually read the draft copies of that book has been a little scary, especially when some said that it was like reading the Bible and that the Holy Spirit was speaking to them. However, The Only Words Written By The Finger Of God is really about relationships: our relationship with each other and with the Lord Jesus Christ, and no one else, other than the Father, and how each one of us needs the Holy Spirit in our lives. Like this book does in many places, it contains actual Scripture rather than just references.
When writing books about the Christian Scriptures and the truths contained within, it is my pleasure to frequently include quotations from the Bible rather than just provide a reference to a verse, because this gives the reader a better understanding. In doing so, I like to contextualize the quotations rather than just include the actual text that states the point being made. This way, the reader can see that a reference is genuine and not the basis for false teaching. Those attempting to deceive also use the method of drawing quotes from the Bible, but selectively and out of context. Taking texts out of context is not necessarily evident when people are seeking to prove propositional truths, such as those propagated by those who defend the teachings known as the five points of Calvinism. The plausibility of arguments based on selective texts taken out of context fools many who have a natural bent toward feeling secure in their own self-righteousness. When the Scriptures they use are placed in actual context, a different understanding emerges instead of what they claim the text means.
One person claimed he was a Doctor of Philosophy and a Calvinist. While participating in discussions on the internet, he would frequently malign Christians who clearly pointed out the many Scriptures that opposed his claims. According to him, using the texts within context is incorrect. However, what was more surprising was the manner in which he would call people liars, as well as other slanderous terms, for pointing out the truth of what the Bible states. This individual is not alone; there are many who have accepted the false teaching that the God of Love, the Creator of the Universe, created humans in His image with the express purpose, before the foundation of the world, to torture and torment them forever in Hell. Such teaching asserts that nobody has free will and that the blood of Jesus was not shed with the capacity to redeem everyone, even if we were all intended to be saved. Obviously, those who died during the flood of Noah’s day were not going to be saved by hearing about the death and resurrection of Jesus, nor any who had chosen to reject the grace of God before the Cross. Once Jesus had shed His blood on the cross of Calvary, rather than a promise without assurance, every person afterward has been offered an inheritance to be received by faith. Whether everyone takes up this offer is another matter.
The teaching that men do not possess free will and are so evil that they cannot recognize right from wrong or choose to resist evil is contradicted in numerous places within the Scriptures. Those who teach that it is impossible for people to repent and allow God to fill them with the Holy Spirit, so they may know His love, say we cannot do anything other than sin. They preach unbelief and claim that everybody who is to be saved will be saved by grace alone. This teaching produces hypocrites and alienates many from discovering the truth about the death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Originally, I was going to focus on writing about each of the fruits of the Spirit mentioned in the book of Galatians and the personality of God. However, as I let my thoughts flow along the lines of how we develop as Christians and how each fruit is a forerunner of the next, I began to lay out the process of maturing fruit required to bring forth souls to salvation, as in 30-fold, 60-fold, and 100-fold. This is not to say that the different fruits of the Spirit are not evident in every Christian from time to time, but that they need to be abundantly manifest in more Christians, including myself.
One person whom I asked to read the chapter on light claimed he had an epiphany about what it meant to produce light as a natural outcome of his walk with the Lord. Although his revelation might not necessarily apply to us all, clearly we ought to be lights to the world.
C.S. Lewis wrote in his brilliant book Mere Christianity:
When you come to knowing God, the initiative lies on His side. If He does not show Himself, nothing you can do will enable you to find Him. And, in fact, He shows much more of Himself to some people than to others—not because He has favorites, but because it is impossible for Him to show Himself to a man whose whole mind and character are in the wrong condition. Just as sunlight, though it has no favorites, cannot be reflected in a dusty mirror as clearly as in a clean one.
You can put this another way by saying that while in other sciences the instruments you use are things external to yourself (things like micro-scopes and telescopes), the instrument through which you see God is your whole self. And if a man’s self is not kept clean and bright, his glimpse of God will be blurred—like the Moon seen through a dirty telescope. That is why horrible nations have horrible religions: they have been looking at God through a dirty lens.
As the reader of this book, if you have a clean lens, expect to
discover more within these pages than one might otherwise anticipate. I know I
wrote believing I was taking the leading of the Holy Spirit. As one who has the
same spirit of faith as the Psalmist (Psalm 116:10) and the Apostle (2
Corinthians 4:13), who wrote, “I believed, so I spoke,” I believed, so I wrote.
There are a few reasons for using the World English Bible for Bible quotations in this book. The first is that it is virtually the King James Version in modern English. The second is that the World English Bible is in the public domain. The third reason is that this demonstrates we can use any translation to learn the truth of God’s word. It is not the Bible that saves us—Lord Jesus Christ does, through the power of the Holy Spirit. Once we are baptized in the Holy Spirit and live according to His ways, seeking His thoughts, we will know the truth. No longer will we be straining gnats and swallowing camels. As always, only the truth sets us free from ignorance. Besides, how can we produce the fruit of the Spirit without actually being immersed, baptized, and sealed in the Holy Spirit?
Happy Riches
November, 2022
INTRODUCTION
The issue of fruit is often overlooked these days because Christians are fascinated by the miraculous, the sensational, and even the salacious details of what goes on behind closed doors—or is found on shameful internet websites. The following pages reveal what people might perceive as a simple matter of a tree or plant bearing fruit after its kind. However, there is much more to bearing fruit than simply planting a cherry tomato plant in a flower pot and watching it bring forth fruit after its kind.
When Christians think of fruit from a biblical perspective, the fruit of the Spirit usually comes to mind. Unlike the Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:1-17) or the nine beatitudes (Matthew 5:3-12), more people seem to be able to recall the names of these fruits than recite the Decalogue or what Jesus said in the Sermon on the Mount. Moreover, among certain circles, the nine gifts of the Spirit (1 Corinthians 12:8-10) are not well-known, if at all; whereas, in other circles, one would not be surprised to find that the nine gifts of the Spirit are easily rattled off, but the nine fruits of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23) require a bit more effort. The reason for the laity being able to recall more of one thing than another has to do with what is emphasized from the pulpit rather than what is found in the Bible. The voice from the pulpit tends to cultivate the thinking of adherents to a particular persuasion, rather than encouraging any personal quest for the truth or what is actually found in the Scriptures.
This book begins by charting our way through how salvation is brought about (whether by grace alone, faith alone, or Christ alone), the importance of producing the fruit of lips, and considering some facets of the fruit of the Spirit that are usually overlooked. Then we will take a look at the fruit of righteousness and the fruit of light, before considering in the afterword some matters that could possibly arise as a result of what is written in the discussion of the four different types of fruit.
Chapter One: Grace or Faith or Christ Alone
In Chapter One, we consider what constitutes true or false fruit before reflecting on false prophets and why many leaders fail in their calling and become false teachers. Although the likes of James Randi, Derren Brown, and Sai Baba are not Christians, they provide valuable insight into false prophets.
Attention is given to atheists, who often level the charge at Christians that they suffer from blind belief and eschew reason. We refute this and identify the reasons why atheists draw such conclusions from their observations of Christians. To assist in understanding how atheists are able to make their allegations, we consider the confused theology that is often found within Christian circles regarding salvation.
A transcript made public by Randy Smith that was sent to the author is spotlighted. What unfolds as the transcript is unpacked is evidence of how easily people can become confused and the extent to which they do not really seek the truth, even though they believe they have a hold on reality. Moreover, the initial lack of discernment displayed by believers in the Lord Jesus Christ becomes apparent, as they accept what is taught by those paraded as experts in Christian theology.
Teaching plays an important part in our salvation. More particularly, incorrect teaching hinders our growth in faith and prevents us from bearing fruit that brings glory to God. This occurs when another gospel is presented as the truth of the Lord Jesus Christ. Such confusion arises when people are unsure whether they are saved by grace, saved by faith, saved by Christ, or saved by grace through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. The need to be definitive is highlighted, as well as the need to bear fruit to demonstrate that we are carrying the seal of salvation.
Good and evil do not mix. We are either saved or we are not. We either bear the fruit of salvation or we do not. The Scriptures either bear witness to the Lord Jesus Christ and how we are saved through faith in Him, or they do not. If the Scriptures state that we are saved through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, then we will either accept this as the truth or we will not. If we twist Scripture or create doctrines that are not clear, we will be confused about how we are to live as Christians. The idea of being baptized into the death of Jesus will be foreign to us, and instead of a confession of victorious living, any profession of belief based on erroneous teaching will leave us living lives of victimhood.
Chapter Two: Fruit of Lips
In Chapter Two, we learn that the fruit of lips is more than just praising God. The fruit of our lips is the first fruit that we produce and results from a life that has encountered the true reason for existence. To ascertain the truth, we discuss the difference between the Rock of Salvation and sand, as well as the need for differentiating “confession” from “profession,” as we look at four views that pertain to receiving individual salvation. The outcome of this discussion leads to an understanding of the importance of confession and bearing a true testimony.
The fruit of lips is critical to salvation. Naturally, opposition and persecution are to be expected because a public confession is required to demonstrate that one is no longer a member of this world but has sought to identify with the citizens of Heaven. There is a need to persevere and hold fast to the confession that belongs to those who have sought to be members of the Kingdom of God, which is not of this world. Consideration is given to a change in our language and why this is considered true fruit of the lips. For it is with a renewed mind that we live the truths of the Kingdom, and these truths are found in the Scriptures. Understanding the need to possess a renewed mind leads us to accept all Scripture that bears witness to the plan and purpose of God in the Lord Jesus Christ, not just portions that appeal to us. For there is no advantage in discarding Scripture that does not fit into the theology that we are being taught, have been taught, or are willing to accept. Either our confession is true, and the Scriptures bear witness to us as walking with God, or they bear witness that we blaspheme the name of God if we claim to be Christians but do not live accordingly.
Chapter Three: Fruit of the Spirit
In Chapter Three, we reflect upon the personality of God as we consider the fruit of the Spirit. Many do not realize how the nine fruits of the Spirit of God can reflect the intricacies of His personality. We discuss how this is possible.
In looking at the fruit of the Spirit, we learn how love is expressed as righteous indignation and justice; how love is founded in desire and identifies as an emotion as well as an act of the will. Besides emotions, there are attitudes and character expressed in the fruit of the Spirit. More surprising is how these are indicative of our spiritual growth and the degree of fruit that we will possess as a reward for permitting the will of God to be the focus of our lives.
Negative emotions are brought to light. A discussion of the parable told by Jesus concerning importunity, which illustrates the value of perseverance in prayer, reveals insights about the emotions of love, hate, joy, anger, peace, and fear. These insights are recreated in a story based on the parable.
Family is considered from Jesus’ perspective. Our own relationship with our Heavenly Father is brought into question: Are we legitimate or illegitimate children of God? Is baptism in the Holy Spirit essential to becoming a member of the family of God? Does the baptism of the Holy Spirit enable us to do greater works than those Jesus did?
Leadership qualities are contrasted with modern leadership strategies after a discussion on attitudes. Certain features of Abraham’s life are pointed out that are often overlooked. The South African Calvinist Andrew Murray’s own search for the Holy Spirit early in the last century is highlighted before bringing Spurgeon and Calvinism into context. A brief look at the offering that once for all delivers the means for us to partake of the Spirit of God and bear His nature by displaying His qualities in our own lives finishes the chapter.
Chapter Four: Fruit of Righteousness
The fourth chapter examines the fruit of righteousness. The discussion begins by looking at the world in which we live and the need to apply the right principles if we are to establish a meaningful life that reproduces what the Spirit of God has done in us. The counterfeit of reproduction is identified and discussed, noting how easy it is to fall for the way of man instead of seeking the way of God. Similarly, the way of man is evidenced by learning about apologetics rather than learning how to apply truth, so that the knowledge we possess is experiential rather than cerebral.
The fruit of righteousness concerns winning souls for salvation and the rewards we will secure for our status in eternity. The discussion looks at salvation and the necessity for repentance, as well as the need to learn how to rest in the presence of God. People talk about the necessity of taking the log out of our eye, but this is only achievable if the Holy Spirit performs the surgery. In the end, death to ourselves brings glory to God and enables us to win souls for eternal life. Pride gets in the way, as does false teaching. Martyn Lloyd-Jones is highlighted as a preacher who discovered late in life that he had been thumping the wrong drum, even if he was walking toward the day when he would realize the need for the baptism of the Holy Spirit.
Chapter Five: Fruit of Light
In the discussion about the fruit of light, the absolute necessity for experiential living is emphasized over obtaining an understanding of propositions. The origin of sin is clearly stated to be not from God, as some claim. The reason why God desires all men to be saved is addressed, as is what it means to be truly alive. Being alive and the role of pain is explored, along with a discussion of consciousness and awareness.
The chapter on the fruit of light will be illuminating for many, as the distinction between animals and humans is noted before faith is discussed and contextualized within a framework of how thought incorporates knowledge, as well as consciousness and awareness. Differences concerning the various worldviews individuals possess are contrasted through two narratives: one about a woman raised in a slum and the other about the kidnapping of a woman born into wealth and privilege.
Whether salvation can be rejected is considered in the light of eternal election before the foundation of the world. In this respect, predeterminism, free will, and the need for faith are contextualized regarding the salvation experience.
The emphasis of the fruit of light is shown to be about learning what is right, true, and good, so that wrong ideas, falsehoods, and evil ways can be detected, defined, and destroyed by knowledge. Light disperses darkness, and being definitive is an essential part of walking along the Holy Way.
The dangers of unbelief and doubt are canvassed as we look at how insufficient knowledge hinders people from discovering salvation. Misinformation can preclude a right understanding of what it means to work out our salvation in the Spirit of God. Right decisions are made for right reasons; therefore, a wrong response to the salvation message is not going to secure salvation. Rather, this can lead to greater agony when a person is misled by false teachers.
Chapter Six: Free Will, God, and Predestination
In this chapter, the universal need for salvation is given consideration. We look at why God is a Benevolent Designer and how it is that He allows people free will. Comments made by Moses regarding sin and God’s response are noted. A common misconception regarding the concept of the potter and the clay is scrutinized and debunked. Predestination is an outcome that originates from personal choice and habituated sin, not something that is predetermined.
Compelling reasons why the Bible supports free will and why we all need to give God the opportunity to prove Himself in each of our lives are presented; this is the only means by which God Himself can prove that He is righteous and that everyone is to be held accountable for their own actions. Not only does the Bible inform us about God and His purpose, but it is also our manual for learning how to walk in the ways of the Holy One by revealing what is expected of us. When one understands this, knowing not to go beyond what is written within the Holy Writ becomes a feature of one’s thinking.
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Here's the powerful testimony of a former bishop who left titles and tradition behind to truly follow Christ.
“The people do not need marble; they need truth.” —Anonymous note to Bishop Estabban
In a time when trust in institutions—religious, political, financial—has worn thin, one testimony has emerged like a lightning bolt across the silence: the unfiltered confession of Estabban Ramirez, a former Catholic bishop who has laid bare the spiritual emptiness behind the velvet curtain of ecclesiastical power.
Estabban's story is not simply about personal failure or clerical missteps. It is about something deeper—something haunting and holy. It is the confession of a man who rose in the church, but fell in faith, only to rediscover the voice of God not in cathedrals, but in dusty neighborhoods, rice shops, and backyard congregations.
This is not a story to consume. It is a story that consumes us.
The Slow Fall Behind the Altar
Estabban entered the priesthood with fire in his bones and a Bible in his hands. His early years were marked by hunger for God—not for prestige. But once inside the system, something shifted. The gospel was replaced with governance. Sermons gave way to strategy. The voice of God was drowned out by spreadsheets, gala dinners, and whispered deals over wine glasses in Roman corridors.
"My importance," he writes, "was defined by the number of times my name was cited in Rome... I became a public figure, a faith reference... but inside, I felt the echo of a growing emptiness."
It wasn’t a dramatic collapse. It was corrosion—quiet, methodical, and nearly undetectable until it was too late.
Silence That Condemns
His account doesn’t shy away from the grotesque: anonymous envelopes of cash left on polished desks, devotional donations that paid for luxury travel, conclaves manipulated by prearranged oaths signed in windowless rooms. But Estabban doesn’t point fingers. The true betrayal was internal.
He writes of standing before the altar, adorned in gold, preaching about Christ’s poverty—only to feel absolutely nothing.
And then came a single question, posed by a humble young man in a crowd after mass:
“If Jesus walked into this church today, would He recognize you as one of His own?”
Estabban’s world unraveled in that moment. Not from scandal. From conviction.
The Death of Monsignor
The months that followed were a crucifixion of ego. He lost his influence. His speaking engagements. His donations. Fellow bishops turned cold. The system that once cheered him now ghosted him.
But for the first time in decades, he had time—and silence.
And in that silence, he found Scripture again—not as a tool of homiletics, but as the voice of a living God. The words of John’s gospel pierced him: “He came to His own, and His own received Him not.”
“What if I—with my vestments, my titles, and my power—was one of His own who did not receive Him?”
What followed was not resignation, but rebirth.
Brother, Not Bishop
Estabban stripped away his titles. He walked dusty neighborhoods. He listened to widows. He visited the poor. He shared stories, not sermons. In one backyard gathering of only a dozen people, he read Luke 15—the prodigal son. But this time, he wasn’t preaching the story. He was the story.
“I knelt there on the cement floor and cried. It wasn’t a spectacle. It was the crying of a son who finally was coming home.”
No vestments. No pulpit. No applause. Just the cross—and the Christ he had spoken of for decades without knowing.
He began serving in a forgotten community on the outskirts of Guadalajara, helping feed children, carrying buckets, fixing roofs. There, in the dirt, the gospel became real again.
From Power to Peace
Estabban lost everything that once defined him—but found what mattered. He was no longer Monsignor. He was simply Brother Estabban. And in his new life, he found a truth no cathedral could contain:
“Religion trained me to speak. Abandonment taught me to listen.”
“I no longer have possessions. I no longer have titles. But I have a peace that all the gold of the Vatican cannot buy.”
A Prophetic Wake-Up Call
This confession isn’t just about the Catholic Church. It’s about every believer who has traded faith for familiarity, obedience for optics, Jesus for the institution that claims His name.
Have we learned to speak of God without speaking to Him?
Have we climbed the ranks while losing our hearts?
Do our titles conceal a soul that has stopped listening?
Estabban’s story is an urgent call to spiritual authenticity in a world that prizes religious performance. It is a mirror held to the face of every pastor, priest, elder, and leader—and every believer.
The Final Question
Estabban ends with a plea:
“If we ever meet, please don’t call me Monsignor. That man no longer exists. Call me brother. Because in the end, what matters is not how high you climbed—but how deeply you were forgiven.”
He dares us to ask the same soul-cutting question:
If Jesus were to walk into your life today… would He recognize you as His own?
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