What Does It Mean to Be Saved Psalms 25:12 What makes a person acceptable to God? The path to redemption begins not with the decision to live a better life or to stop doing something wrong, but with the realization that we cannot correct our sinful nature. To find favor with the Lord, we must grasp that its impossible to make ourselves righteous; instead, we need to depend on the sacrifice Jesus made on our behalf. When we trust in Christ as our Savior, God the Father applies the benefit of Jesus atoning sacrifice to our sin debt, thereby making us saved, or acceptable in His eyes. Your good works and righteous acts are of absolutely no value in the mind of God. Compared to others actions, your generosity and good works might seem like enough to bring favor with the Lord, but Jesus said, Not as a result of works, so that no one may boast (Eph. 2:9). When you stand before God, the only way you can be forgiven of your sins is through Jesus Christ and His sacrificial, substitutionary atoning death at Calvary. Jesus came to give His life as a ransom for many (Mark 10:45). Jesus public crucifixion was a demonstration of Gods hatred for sin and immense love for mankind. He who was blameless bore the penalty for all in order that wicked, corrupt people could be made righteous. No matter what youve done, you can be cleansed of the stain left by sin. Confess any known transgressions and turn from them; then Jesus will forgive you and write your name in the Lambs Book of Life (1 John 1:9; Rev. 21:27). By trusting in Him, you are assured of eternity in His presence.
Posted on: Mon, 31 Mar 2014 12:46:29 +0000
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