to be “saved” is to be: Justified, acquitted legally (Rom. 3:21-25); Reconciled, eliminating enmity with God (2 Cor. 5:18); Adopted, brought into the family of God (Gal. 4:4-5). Pardoned, forgiven a great debt (Matt. 18:27), Redeemed from slavery (Gal. 5:1), Rescued from eternal danger (1 thess. 1:10). Cleansed from filth (eph. 5:26-27), Healed from disease… Continue reading The meaning of Salvation
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God’s Timing: Different Perspectives. 2 Peter 3:8-9.
2 Peter 3:8-9
3:8. But, beloved, do not forget this one thing, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.
3:9. The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance.
This is a message that is being written to a group of believers who are growing a little complacent. They are letting some of the doubts of the world creep in, and having their patience stretched. Their minds need to be stirred up. Take time to remember the words of the prophets of old, the words of the apostles, the commandments, even the words of the savior himself.
It’s easy to say to ourselves that God spoke to early, ancient people, but they are long dead and the world keeps plugging along without much change. Seasons come and go, years come and go, and miracles seem to not happen anymore. Where are the things promised, When is the last days going to be? Don’t rush things. The earth was created long ago, and was designed to endure for a long, long time. In fact the promise is that seasons will continue for as long as it takes. the earth will continue, just as it has, preserved, until God destroys it with fire, when he comes to judge all people.
CHRIST’S HUMILITY OUR SALVATION.
Andrew Murray VII. Philippians 2: 5-8.–“Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus. He humbled Himself and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.” All are familiar with this wonderful passage. Paul is speaking about one of the most simple, practical things in daily life,–humility; and in connection… Continue reading CHRIST’S HUMILITY OUR SALVATION.
It Starts with Jesus. Galatians 1:4-5
He continues his description of the power and authority that Jesus has by saying that he gave Himself for our sins, To put it in slightly different words, he himself was a gift that covered our sins. The first part of his gift wasn’t too unusual, he died. People died all the time. But that is only the first part. His death was his act of taking on the burden of sin. The real power is what he did next. He overcame sin and death, and that power that allowed him to do that restored his own life. But wait! There’s more!
Jesus in Charge
Acts 5:31 “Him God has exalted to His right hand to be Prince and Savior, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins. –NKJ The great thing about Jesus is that no matter what we might think about him, God thinks highly of him. The Jewish leaders of the day thought so little… Continue reading Jesus in Charge
Schoolhouse Theology, or Jesus is One of Us
Hebrews 2:14 Inasmuch then as the children have partaken of flesh and blood, He Himself likewise shared in the same, that through death He might destroy him who had the power of death, that is, the devil, –NKJ Let’s look at each phrase in this verse: Inasmuch then as the children… Children. A word… Continue reading Schoolhouse Theology, or Jesus is One of Us
The Opened Door
Matthew 27:51 And behold, the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom; and the earth quaked, and the rocks were split, –NKJ On any level, the meaning of this verse is that barriers have been torn down in a dramatic way. We have ceremonies where a new store has… Continue reading The Opened Door
One Way To Heaven
Hebrews 12:24 to Jesus the Mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling that speaks better things than that of Abel. –NKJ Some Background: Jesus is our mediator. What does that mean? He is the one who goes between us and god. It is said that religion is all about how… Continue reading One Way To Heaven
Price of Salvation
1 Peter 1:19 But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot. –NKJ How does salvation come? “with the precious blood of Christ,” Salvation isn’t so much being saved from something, as it is being saved to something. It might better be thought of as being set… Continue reading Price of Salvation
Disgrace Taken Away
Hebrews 13:13 Therefore let us go forth to Him, outside the camp, bearing His reproach. –NKJ Let us go forth to him, outside the camp… Jesus was crucified outside the city. The word “camp” means the structured rank and file that take place when troops in the field pitch tents and have them lined… Continue reading Disgrace Taken Away