"The CLEAR GOSPEL Truth"

 

Ephesians 2:8-9 "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of GOD: NOT of works, lest any man should boast."

     Can any true hope exist apart from the good news of the Gospel ? Certainly not ! Therefore, the message of JESUS' substitutionary death for the sin of the world and HIS resurrection from the dead must be communicated plainly and accurately. Salvation -- eternal life -- is the gift of GOD offered to all people (Romans 6:23). Yet sadly, the majority of churches and denominations today have perverted the Gospel of grace and have capitulated to "another gospel" of human work and effort -- a "gospel: which is not another" (Galatians 1:6-9 pictured above) and is "accursed". How can one find forgiveness, peace, and a personal relationship with GOD ? It is only by HIS grace through faith alone in the PERSON and finished work of CHRIST alone. In today's text, Paul declared by inspiration of the HOLY SPIRIT, "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it (salvation/eternal life) is the gift of GOD: NOT of works lest any many should boast." Any work on the part of the sinner (all mankind) or any idea that one can "bargain" with GOD or bring anything to the table to gain eternal life leads only to the "broad way" of destruction (Matthew 7:13,21-23). "Believe on the LORD JESUS CHRIST" is GOD's command in Acts 16:31. Paul preached "repentance toward GOD, and faith toward our LORD JESUS CHRIST" in Acts 20:21 -- that is, one must change his mind concerning his sinfulness, his need of a SAVIOR, and the object of his trust for salvation and then, in turn, place his faith solely in the PERSON (the sinless SON of GOD) and finished work (the substitutionary death and resurrection) of CHRIST. This is the only message of hope for the world: "Whosoever believeth in HIM [JESUS] should not perish, but have everlasting life." (John 3:16b). Is your faith in CHRIST alone ? MDC

Your servant in CHRIST,

Julie

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