This message today is a continuation of the previous blog on salvation. Many people that I have met have displayed some question as to how can we be sure of our salvation! One of the reasons for this insecurity is the mixed messages that we hear over TV and Radio and other communication methods. I would like those who are interested to go back to very beginning of these blogs and take a little time to read the messages that help us to have trust and faith in His Word. Then, as previously suggested, dig in to the Bible, while always asking the Holy Spirit to enlighten you with the TRUTH. If some of the teachings of Jesus and the writers of the New Testament are not clear to you, then by all means consult your pastor.
GOD ASSURES YOU THAT JESUS CHRIST HAS COME INTO YOUR LIFE.
John 14:20 "When I am raised to life again, you will know that I am in the Father, and you are in me and I am in you."
YOU SINS HAVE BEEN FORGIVEN
Colossians 2:13 "God made you alive with Christ, for He forgave ALL our sins. He canceled the record of the charges against us and took it away by nailing it to the cross."
1 John5:13 "I have written this to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may KNOW you have eternal life."
GOD LOVES YOU UNCONDITIONALLY.
No matter what else may be going on in your life, no matter what acceptance or rejection you may be facing from others, you can KNOW that God has completely accepted you and loves you UNCONDITIONALLY!!!
EPHESIANS 1:4-5 "Even before he made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be Holy and without fault in His eyes. God decided in advance to adopt us into His Family by bringing us to Himself through Jesus Christ. This is what he wanted to do, and it gave Him great pleasure."
God CHOSE us and gave us His Grace to accept His Grace of salvation. It is up to each of us to TRUST His Word and be embraced by His Assurance of the forgiveness of our sins and EVERLASTING LIFE. HOW CAN ANYONE CHOOSE TO REJECT SUCH A GIFT? Apparently many do. Let us, together, by our faith and lifestyle lead others to the TRUTH. My heart weeps when I hear others reject Jesus who paid the price for their sins.
3 comments:
Your blog is a blessing to everyone who reads it. Your teachings are honest and straight forward. Thank you for taking time to help encourage us on our journey with God.
God Bless you,
Jackie
By far, my favorite evidence of belief comes from Luke's 'Acts of the Apostles', chapter 5 verse 34 where we meet Gamaliel (ending after verse 39). It beautifully explains how after 2000 years following Jesus' death, we disciples are still not scattered. Any weak foundation without a divine backbone would have faded away YEARS ago. Keep the faith, Richard!
-Brian
Dad,
We all need to be taken back to our foundation with Jesus...thanks for this essential fundamental message.
Have I told you lately that I love you? Well I do!!!
Dee
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