THE GOSPEL OF SALVATION
You were dead in your transgressions and sins….But God, who is rich in mercy, because of the great love he had for us even when we were dead in our transgressions, brought us to life with Christ* by grace you have been saved….
raised us up with him, and seated us with him in the heavens in Christ Jesus, that in the ages to come he might show the immeasurable riches of his grace in his kindness to us in Christ Jesu….
For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not from you; it is the gift of God; it is not from works, so no one may boast. For we are his handiwork, created in Christ Jesus for the good works that God has prepared in advance, that we should live in them.
One in Christ.
Now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have become near by the blood of Christ. For he is our peace… who broke down the dividing wall of enmity, through his flesh…
He came and preached peace to you who were far off and peace to those who were near
for through him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father.
So then you are no longer strangers and sojourners, but you are with the holy ones. members of the household of God….
REFLECTION
He came and preached peace to you who were far and near
Peace be with you! More than anything we need peace in our heart. When we are filled with angst and distress something is wrong. Pray to God to find it and fix it!
Amazing Grace! How Great thou Art!
Amazing grace (how sweet the sound)
that saved a wretch like me!
I once was lost, but now am found…
God shows his love for us in that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us. Romans 5:8
God does not wait. Thank God we have a God who loves us so much just the way we are. Blessed be God!
God Saves! We do not save ourselves.
There is only one Savior, Jesus Christ Incarnate.
“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 6:23
Lord, I give myself to you. I receive your forgiveness gladly and ask you to take your rightful place in my life as my Savior and Lord, fill me with your love and your life.