OUR NEED OF SALVATION

Romans Chapter 3 verse 3 states, ‘For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God.’ The meaning of this text is clear and plain. Without exception we have all sinned against God.

Many refuse to recognise their personal need of salvation. They fondly believe that since they are no worse than others they will be alright when they meet God in death and judgement. The above text reveals the folly of such a notion. Some think that they are better than others not realising that the Bible states that ‘all or righteousnesses are as filthy rags’ (Isaiah 64:6). The Word of God reveals our fallen state and brings home to us our need of God’s Salvation. Without God’s saving grace we shall end up in a lost eternity where there is ‘weeping and wailing and gnashing of teeth’ (Matthew 13:42)

THE LOVE OF GOD FOR US

In Romans Chapter 5 verse 8 we read, ‘But God commendeth His love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, CHRIST DIED FOR US.’ God the Father Who loved us in spite of our sins, sent His Son Jesus Christ to die as our substitute on Calvary’s cross. We have sinned but Christ was punished for our sins. ‘He was wounded for our transgressions’ (Isaiah 53:5)

Take time to consider the many sins you have committed. Jesus Christ bled and died to save us from the eternal judgements of God, which we so rightly deserve.

THE WAY OF SALVATION

Having recognised your need of salvation, and having understood what Christ accomplished on Calvary’s Cross for us, I exhort you to pray for God’s salvation. All that is required is to be found in 1 John Chapter 1 verse 9, which states, ‘If we CONFESS our sin He is faithful and just to FORGIVE US our sins and to CLEANSE US from all unrighteousness.’

Upon confession of your sins to God in prayer, God guarantees to pardon your sins and to cleanse away the uncleanness of you unrighteous life. May you be reconciled to God today through Jesus Christ.

Jesus said, ‘No man cometh unto the Father but by Me.’ (John 14:6)