Romans 5:6-8 "For when we were yet without strength, in due time CHRIST died for the ungodly. For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die. But GOD commendeth HIS love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, CHRIST died for us."
To a friend who stood by his bedside, Charles H. Spurgeon, the "Prince of Preachers," declared, "My theology now is in four words: JESUS died for me. I do not say this is all I shall preach were I raised up, but it is enough to die upon. JESUS died for me." The words in the chorus of the beloved hymn "JESUS Paid It All" convey this message clearly: "JESUS paid it all, All to HIM I owe; Sin had left a crimson stain -- HE washed it white as snow." Another hymn that continues that theme comes easily to the lips as well: "What can wash away my sin ? Nothing but the blood of JESUS; What can make me whole again ? Nothing but the blood of JESUS." Hymn after hymn has been written with that glorious message boldly proclaimed many times over.
Those precious words find their basis and foundation only in the WORD of GOD and particularly in today's text: "For when we were yet without strength, in due time CHRIST died for the ungodly. . .But GOD commendeth HIS love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, CHRIST died for us" (vv.6,8). GOD's message of salvation is for everyone, no exceptions. It has been declared for the "whosoever will[s]." CHRIST died for me, and, like Spurgeon, I rest in that truth: "JESUS died for me !" Friend, HE died for you as well -- HE died for the sins of the whole world (1st.John 2:2 pictured above). HE shed HIS blood to pay the penalty for your sin. When HE hung upon that cruel Roman cross, HE was there in your place. HE provided the means of redemption, and now HE invites you: "Come unto ME, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest" (Matthew 11:28 pictured above). Come to HIM today and wholly trust in the fact: JESUS died for me. JED
Your servant in CHRIST,
Julie
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