The following blog post carries the personal thoughts of Elder Prince, founder of Blossomsoft Games.
This Easter, I wanted to share a message, kind of like an FAQ, with some insights from the perspective of my game Eternal Eden.
P.S. I didn’t have time to include a plethora of verses. Easter is today, and it took me several hours to get this blog post up on time. I might update my article later during the month with verses in the foot section—I’ll keep you posted in a comment later on.
About me
I’m not a religious person. I’ve rarely been to a local church, mostly for special occasions like weddings and funerals. I read the Bible, but I won’t hesitate to pick up a Stephen King book if I feel like it. And speaking of dark themes, they’ve always fascinated me—as a writer, I’m drawn to stories that aren’t afraid to explore the gritty side of life, and I don’t mind a bit of rough language if it adds to the realism. When I’m not buried in books, you’ll often find me glued to the screen, indulging in all kinds of movies and Japanese anime. And let’s talk gaming—it’s a huge part of my world. Whether it’s unleashing a brutal ‘Finish Him’ move in Mortal Kombat or immersing myself in the heart-pounding terror of Resident Evil 7 and 8 on PlayStation VR, I thrive on those adrenaline-fueled moments. One of my absolute favorites has to be The Walking Dead: Saints and Sinners on PSVR2. Yeah, it’s got its fair share of intense violence—severing zombie heads and facing off against human adversaries—but for me, it’s the ultimate gaming experience.
To put it plainly, I’m not one to approach my faith with a rigid, holier-than-thou attitude, and I certainly won’t pass judgment on anyone else’s behaviors or beliefs. You won’t catch me delivering sermons or preaching from a high horse. My aim is simply to share the Good News—not as a set of strict religious rules, but as an invitation to understanding the Truth.
Eternal Eden, Bible-Inspired
If you classified Eternal Eden as one of your favorites games, then you should know something: my inspiration for creating the game came from scriptures. If you ever hoped that Downey could be saved from his prison, then only the Good News will save him–even if he’s just a fictional character.
The Good News is simple, easy and 100% free
So, what exactly is this Good News? The heart of it lies in Jesus, who, as God in human form, lived a flawless life, fulfilling every requirement of the law on our behalf because we couldn’t do it ourselves. Then, he willingly became the ultimate sacrifice, shedding his precious blood on the cross to pay the price for all our sins—past, present, and future. Three days later, he rose from the dead, securing our justification (declaring us not guilty), our sanctification (declaring us saints), and the promise of eternal life. But here’s the best part: the moment we believe what Jesus did for us, we’re born-again, sealed with the Holy Spirit, and saved for eternity.
It’s a straightforward message, really. Even the apostle Paul, who received direct revelations from the glorified Jesus himself, hammered home the same point: salvation is a free gift, not something we earn through our own efforts. Our actions, whether good or bad, don’t factor into the equation. It’s solely what Jesus accomplished that assures each of us a place in heaven. We are saved by grace through faith. Grace means we earned something we don’t actually deserve, thus we receive freely.
Belief, the ultimate key
Why is “belief” such a crucial concept? It’s not just a casual word—it holds immense significance.
Consider this: we’re all under a kind of cosmic spell, if you will. This notion also lies at the core of my game, Eternal Eden. Within its narrative, Noah finds himself ensnared in a spiritual trap woven by the Snake of Persuasion. His salvation hinges on breaking free from this trance-like state that keep him and his friends stained by sin.
The Matrix?
The Bible unequivocally states that we inhabit the devil’s evil world, not God’s. As an analogy, it’s not too far-fetched to liken our existence to a simulation, akin to the world portrayed in the movie The Matrix. Except, the movie The Matrix don’t give the real key for salvation. God created the world, but the devil fashioned a counterfeit version of our reality, and our souls find themselves ensnared within this false construct. So ‘believing’ is what break the curse.
The Snake of Persuasion
Here’s the thing: the devil pulled a fast one on Adam and Eve in the book of Genesis, convincing them to take a bite from the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil. And the moment they did, just like God had warned, things went south. It wasn’t an instant physical death, mind you, but something deeper—their spirits took a hit. And yeah, their bodies were in for a rough ride too.
Before all that drama with the forbidden fruit, Adam and Eve were just chilling, without giving a second thought to their nakedness or anything else. God never laid a guilt trip on them. But once they took that bite, everything changed. Their spirits got twisted, they began to feel guilt and they began to throw accusations and they no longer felt comfortable with God’s presence. Even the world around them underwent changes too—scientists aren’t wrong with all that thermodynamics stuff, because that’s how the devil hacked this world. God had to slam the gates of Eden shut tight to keep sin out, and from then on, Adam and Eve were stuck in the devil’s playground; and so we are.
Yet, God didn’t bail on them, or us, for that matter. He made the following promise in Genesis 3:15: “And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel.” This verse is later detailed in Isaiah chapter 53, which is the first prophecy of the atonement of Jesus Christ.
God is Good, not Evil
Here’s the bottom line: God is ‘Good’ and that’s it.
Unlike the devil, who’s a combo of ‘Good’ and ‘Evil’, God is solely ‘Good’. See, God doesn’t fit into those yin-yang or karma ideas. And those religions all about rules and rituals? Yeah, those are part of the devil’s game plan under that pesky Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil, even including the Jew laws from the Old Testament. Not everyone will this part, but it’s why a lot of Christian groups get stuck in a mindset where you gotta earn your way to heaven to stay saved, instead of trusting in Jesus’ sacrifice for forgiveness.
Though the devil intended the law to condemn us, God repurposed it for a positive end, using it as a schoolmaster to bring us to Jesus Christ. Anyone attempting to abide to the law should realize it’s impossible and that we’re already condemned by it. It’s explained by apostle Paul.
Let’s set the record straight: God wasn’t the mastermind behind the whole animal sacrifice and blood payment system. That was all the devil’s handiwork, spreading like wildfire across different cultures. Even the Romans and Greeks were caught up in the practice of animal sacrifices.
Having said that, God gave His stamp of approval to one kind of sacrifice and rituals—the ones paving the path for the Good News.
Abel understood it when he offered an animal to God—he trusted in God’s promise, believing in the early revelation of the Good News. But Cain? He wasn’t having it. He thought he could earn his way through hard work as his main offering and ended up killing his brother out of envy. Sound familiar? It’s like how the Pharisees couldn’t stand the simplicity of the Good News and ended up putting Jesus to death. Law-abiding persons are often the most dangerous ones.
Recognizing that humanity wouldn’t let go of their ingrained beliefs in animal or human sacrifices, God provided meticulous instructions to a select bloodline of people (Israel), foreseeing the need for precise prophecies in their sacrifices. Of course, the animals were eaten, much like our modern-day grilled burgers on charcoal, which Apostle Paul encourages us to partake in with thanksgiving.
Way back in Genesis, God hinted that He’d be the ultimate blood payment for all our mess-ups, so the devil couldn’t hold them against us anymore. Not only does God care for us, but He also cares for animals too, as declared by the apostles after Jesus’ sacrifice, making it clear that animal sacrifices are totally unnecessary.
God’s Spirit and The devil’s spirit
Jesus made it clear: if we want a shot at heaven, we have to be born-again. It’s not our physical body who’s born-again, but our spirit.
You see, when Adam and Eve bought into the snake’s lies, their spirits took a nosedive, swapping out God’s spirit for the devil’s. And guess what? Every one of us born after them inherited the devil’s spirit too. The devil’s spirit is like wearing a filthy rag that just keeps getting dirtier with every sin we commit. Try as we might, there’s no scrubbing it clean. The devil handed us this rag through deceit, leading us to believe that good deeds can cancel out the bad ones. So, we end up tangled in work-based religions, sects, or ideologies, only to find ourselves condemned—exactly what the devil wants.
But here’s the good twist: when we’re born again, it’s like trading in that soiled rag for a pristine robe, a gift straight from God, given out of love, not trickery. This new spirit? It’s totally stain-resistant, unaffected by the constant mess-ups of our flesh and this world. With this robe, heaven’s doors swing wide open, regardless of how badly we’ve stumbled in our earthly lives, because God’s spirit is pure and sealed within us.
We’ve been granted Total liberty
Once we’re saved, Jesus breaks the chains that bound us to the spiritual consequences of sin. We’re no longer slaves to sin, and the devil’s accusations hold no power over us. In Jesus Christ, there is no condemnation.
As believers who are saved, all our sins are forgiven. We have total freedom, complete liberty. But this doesn’t mean we should engage in evil just for the thrill of it. The apostle Paul encourages us to walk in the Spirit. The fruit of the Spirit is: love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance. Against such there is no law, as written in Galatians 5:22.
On a similar topic, wrote the following blog post: Are LGBT+ People Can Be Saved? Feel free to open up another tab for my other article, so you can give it a read once you’re done with this one
How should we live our lives? We should live by faith. It’s not about adhering to strict rules, but trusting that Jesus did it all for us.
So, do sins not matter anymore?
As saved people, we won’t go to hell because we commit sins. Yet, until we receive our glorified body in Heaven, sin still affects our physical bodies and has repercussions in our surroundings.
Take addictions, for example—they can bring about serious health issues. Poor budgeting often leads to financial instability, while infidelity can result in divorce. Acts of violence can strip away happiness and freedom, and killing can land one in prison for decades. The list goes on.
It’s important to recognize that these negative outcomes aren’t God seeking vengeance on us; rather, they’re the natural result of living in a world where actions have consequences, a world of ‘Good’ and ‘Evil’. Instead of punishing us like the devil enjoys doing, God prefers to chastise us, much like a caring father does with his children.
God’s wrath and the rapture
We’re getting close to the end of this age. It’s a big topic to dive into, so I’ll keep it short. The books of Daniel, Jesus’ parables in the four gospels, and the book of Revelation are full of end times prophecies.
God’s wrath will come when the time has finally arrived for Him to dismantle this ‘Good’ and ‘Evil’ system entirely. It’ll happen in a short time known as Jacob’s Trouble, or also known as the Seven Year Tribulation. Those events will target Israel, but other nations will be greatly affected too. It’s going to be intense, hell on earth, things that were never experienced before. It will be one final chance for repentance. Those who take the mark of the beast and worship the devil will be lost forever. The only way to be saved is still the same as always: believe the Good News, that Jesus died for our sins. Thankfully, God will ensure that everyone hears the Good News in those days. There will be no ambiguity; people will know who God is and will know who the devil is. The gospel will be spread by 144,000 Jews during that time, and two supernatural witnesses will display God’s power against the wicked. There will be justice, once and for all.
Thankfully, all us who are saved today won’t have to go through it. We’ll be raptured, taken off this planet, because we aren’t appointed God’s wrath. Being part of the rapture is straightforward: if you’re saved, you’re raptured. There are no additional conditions.
If you think you don’t need salvation because life has treated you well in this world, or because you were smart to build your reputation and earn tons of money on your own, remember that God, through His grace, allowed good things to occur even for the unsaved. However, the time will come when the restrainer (the Holy Spirit) will depart (the moment of the rapture), and evil will engulf this world, paving the way for God to unleash His wrath upon the wicked.
That’s why it’s crucial to believe now, if not already done. It can be done in one nanosecond. If you believe what I wrote, then you’ve already been saved while reading this. You can compare with a King James Bible; read the book of John, then read the epistles of Paul. God made salvation ultra simple, super easy, and 100% free. The primary hurdle is always our own stubbornness.
The building of the third temple in Israel and the appearance of red heifers are recent signs that we’re nearing the end. And everything that’s happened in recent years should raise a lot of red flags.
What about those who never heard the Good News?
Keep in mind, it’s not in God’s nature to desire our destruction. His ultimate aim is our salvation, while the devil accuses us day and night. When Jesus sacrificed himself on the cross, he didn’t just leave it at that. He journeyed to the prison containing all the souls who passed away before his first coming, even those from the time of the Great Flood. There, he preached the Good News to them. We can assume that a large number accepted His blood sacrifice for their salvation, others opted for hell.
I have the certitude, which is grounded in the Good News, that when we pass from this life, we encounter loved ones who’ve gone before us, ready to testify the glory of God to newly deceased people. Jesus himself can be there, too. But let’s not forget—we all have free will. Sadly, some individuals have become so hardened that they choose darkness over the light of heaven.
No matter what, it’s better to believe the Good News while we’re alive because God’s promise is 100% guaranteed the moment we believe.
Happy ‘He is Risen’ Day!
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