" Is Salvation Really Great ? "

 

Hebrews 2:1-4  "Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip. For if the WORD spoken by angels was steadfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompense of reward; how shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the LORD, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard HIM; GOD also bearing them witness, both with signs and wonders, and with divers miracles, and gifts of the HOLY GHOST, according to to HIS OWN will ?"

     Yes, our salvation is great indeed ! The salvation from sin and its deadly penalty and the resulting gift of eternal life "to every one that believes" (Romans 1:16 cf. above Acts 16:31) ought to be something that we deeply treasure in this life; it also should be a truth that we continually meditate upon and magnify each day. The fact that we are "forgiven" of sin (Colossians 2:13 below), "reconciled" to GOD (2nd.Corinthians 5:18), "justified freely by HIS grace" (Romans 3:24), and "sanctified" (1st.Corinthians 6:11) should tremendously encourage us as we study these and so many other biblical truths in our time remaining on this Earth. The relationship we have with GOD the FATHER through HIS SON JESUS CHRIST, sealed by the indwelling HOLY SPIRIT of GOD, is truly amazing and ought to thrill every Christian. It is the greatest relationship available in this life. When we contemplate our great salvation - and we regularly should - it is humbling to realize an infinitely holy GOD could love sinners so much that HE provided a way to redeem us - to buy us out of the slave market of sin so we could have a personal relationship with HIM as HIS dear children and bring glory to HIM in this lifetime as well as the next.

     The fact that JESUS CHRIST is GOD incarnate qualified HIM to be our sin-bearer; HIS substitutionary sacrifice on Calvary's cross was of infinite value, signifying that HE could provide the offer of salvation for every single person who has ever lived - from the Creation through the end of the millennial kingdom. JESUS CHRIST the LORD died and rose again to pay in full the sin penalty owed by each person since the first man, Adam (1st.John 2:2); this is truly an astounding reality. Do you treasure this "great salvation" ? GDF

Your servant in CHRIST,

Julie

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