12 Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin, and so death went over all men: in whom all men have sinned.
15 But yet the gift is not so as is the offense: for if through the offense of that one, many be dead, much more the grace of God, and the gift by grace, which is by one man Jesus Christ, hath abounded unto many. (a)
The Epistle to the Romans 5:11, 15
Good morning on this Sabbath day of rest in the name of Christ.
Friends in the above we find the Apostle Paul comparing the two, that is to say Adam, and Christ. In the former through his failing and fall people inherited sin, and all the accompanying travelers and results of sin. But in the latter, that is Jesus, we, through His obedience to the Father, to go to the cross we have now inherited life and all that it entails.
This restoration of life to us is given freely by God Himself. It is as Paul wrote a gift from God. It is offered to all people, all nations, for as is written there are none that do good, all fall short of the glory of God. However, as it is also written, that in Christ there is no distinctions between believers. Friends it is again urged that you come into the understanding of the Gospel of Christ. The times of the end are on the horizon if they’re not already here today. Each day we read of sufferings through strife, through famine, through natural disasters.
It would be dishonest to deny that due to our ability to communicate in real time, as opposed to even as short a time of a century ago, that this is so. However, it is also written that the end times will begin when the Gospel is made known throughout the world. As such the aforementioned speed in which we communicate has made that prophecy a reality. (b) To quote Mark 4:9;
“Then he said unto them, He that hath ears, to hear, let him hear”
(b) Read Matthew 24:1-31
However friends, do not despair for there is a Hope, and that Hope is in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, who went to the cross in our stead. Believe on Him and you shall be saved. (c) Pray with me friends:
Father, I have read Your Word today, and I confess my sins unto You. I accept Your Son Jesus Christ as my Savior, and ask that you cleanse me from my sinful nature and take me in as one of Your children. Amen.
(c) Read Romans 10:9
No comments:
Post a Comment