It is a trustworthy statement, deserving full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, among whom I am foremost of all. Yet for this reason I found mercy, so that in me as the foremost, Jesus Christ might demonstrate His perfect patience as an example for those who would believe in Him for eternal life.
(1 Timothy 1:15-16, NASB)
Yesterday, we talked about how we can find forgiveness and mercy and grace in a relationship with our heavenly Father.
Today, Paul tells us how: “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners.”
We’ll soon be entering into the advent season (although stores would say we’re already there …). In just over a month, we’ll be celebrating the birth of our Savior. He came to this world for one reason only: to offer redemption to mankind and a way back into fellowship with God.
He came to grant mercy and grace. He came so that we might joyfully anticipate eternity with Him
Jesus can redeem the heart of the lowest of the low. There is nothing you have done that cannot be wiped away by our Savior’s blood. You can be cleansed of every sin you ever committed.
It just takes admitting you’re a sinner and that you need a Savior. It just takes belief in Jesus as that Savior and acceptance of His sacrifice. And then it takes surrender to God the Father’s will.
You cannot save yourself. You cannot hope that the good you do somehow outweighs the bad. You can’t give more money or more time or more effort to good causes.
Only one way to salvation and eternal life with God—Father, Son, and Spirit—is available to you. Believe in Jesus. Accept the gift of His payment for your sin. Give your life completely over to Him
And accept His amazing grace and abundant mercy.
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