Brought near by the Blood of Christ – Ephesians 2:12-13
I was lost and separated from the life of God. But I have been saved and brought near to him through the blood of Christ.
Encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. (1 Thess. 2:12 NIV)
I was lost and separated from the life of God. But I have been saved and brought near to him through the blood of Christ.
Our ultimate salvation is something that is coming in the future. It is a salvation that will be revealed when our Lord Jesus returns for us.
My salvation is fully the work of God. He calls me to come along side him in the transformation. But it is his work from start to finish.
Like Lazarus, we were dead, but Jesus has called us to life. Now we need to take off the grave clothes of our old life and be clothed anew.
Some demand miracles. Others want logical proof. But the crucified Christ demonstrates the power and wisdom of God.
Scripture teaches us God’s sovereignty in our salvation as well as our need to respond in faith. They may seem at odds, but they are not.
Through all of the challenging circumstances that we may face, God is a shield around those who trust in him, giving us peace and security.
As believers in the Lord Jesus Christ, we have been baptized into his death and resurrection. We have died to sin and can live for him.
Who is Jesus? There are many answers people give. But if you answer that Jesus is the Messiah, and give yourself to him, you will be saved.
All people are invited to the wedding feast of Christ, but only the few who respond appropriately are chosen to attend.
The same choice God gave to Israel over 3000 years ago is the same one that we have today. Life and prosperity or death and destruction.
This invitation is made to all who hunger and thirst for something more than this world can offer. Come to the Lord’s table and be filled.