God's greatest desire for each one of us is for us to be saved.
But we need a thorough knowledge of how we ought to be saved.God desires not only that we be saved,but to also "come unto the knowledge of truth"-1 Timothy 2:4
Even when sin entered,God did not leave it to man to decide how they ought to be reconciled with Him.Instead,God,having foreseen the existence of sin,came with the plan of redemption,with conditions,even though free.
We see him impressing it upon the minds of the first pair that,there is no remission of sin without the shedding of blood.Thus,pointing that Christ was to die for man and shed his blood for mankind (John 1:29).
Throughout the ages,we find God instructing his servants concerning the way to salvation,amongst the many lessons.We see him instructing Noah,the prophets,choosing Israel,disciples,missionaries and even inspiring men through the aid of the Holy Spirit to write the Bible (2 Peter 2:21;2 Timothy 3:16).
The way to salvation has been made clear through God's Word:"And that from a child thou hast known the scriptures,WHICH ARE ABLE TO MAKE THEE WISE UNTO SALVATION THROUGH FAITH WHICH IS IN CHRIST JESUS"(2 Timothy 3:15).
I hope to explore these principles that are outlined in God's Word.But may this thought be impressed:salvation only comes through Jesus Christ ( Acts 4:12).We need no mortal to speak on our behalf,to make us acceptable to God.This is Christ's work.He is the ONLY mediator between God and man (2 Timothy 2:5).Not your pastor,your church,I,or any other thing or person.
It is crucial to note that,as merciful as God is,He does not overlook ignorance.As sincere as our motives can be,if not in sync with His will,He cannot overlook them.
In fact,the reason the devil is working tirelessly to deceive and twist the truth is that,mankind will be lost.He makes it seem like it ends with earnest desires.It doesn't.It ends with aligning these desires with His will.
We must humble ourselves,our own opinions must be laid aside.Even the opinons of others.We must allow God Himself,to teach us through His Word.
"The words of the Lord are pure words:as silver tried in a furnace of earth,purified seven times"(Psalm 12:6).
But we need a thorough knowledge of how we ought to be saved.God desires not only that we be saved,but to also "come unto the knowledge of truth"-1 Timothy 2:4
Even when sin entered,God did not leave it to man to decide how they ought to be reconciled with Him.Instead,God,having foreseen the existence of sin,came with the plan of redemption,with conditions,even though free.
We see him impressing it upon the minds of the first pair that,there is no remission of sin without the shedding of blood.Thus,pointing that Christ was to die for man and shed his blood for mankind (John 1:29).
Throughout the ages,we find God instructing his servants concerning the way to salvation,amongst the many lessons.We see him instructing Noah,the prophets,choosing Israel,disciples,missionaries and even inspiring men through the aid of the Holy Spirit to write the Bible (2 Peter 2:21;2 Timothy 3:16).
The way to salvation has been made clear through God's Word:"And that from a child thou hast known the scriptures,WHICH ARE ABLE TO MAKE THEE WISE UNTO SALVATION THROUGH FAITH WHICH IS IN CHRIST JESUS"(2 Timothy 3:15).
I hope to explore these principles that are outlined in God's Word.But may this thought be impressed:salvation only comes through Jesus Christ ( Acts 4:12).We need no mortal to speak on our behalf,to make us acceptable to God.This is Christ's work.He is the ONLY mediator between God and man (2 Timothy 2:5).Not your pastor,your church,I,or any other thing or person.
It is crucial to note that,as merciful as God is,He does not overlook ignorance.As sincere as our motives can be,if not in sync with His will,He cannot overlook them.
In fact,the reason the devil is working tirelessly to deceive and twist the truth is that,mankind will be lost.He makes it seem like it ends with earnest desires.It doesn't.It ends with aligning these desires with His will.
We must humble ourselves,our own opinions must be laid aside.Even the opinons of others.We must allow God Himself,to teach us through His Word.
"The words of the Lord are pure words:as silver tried in a furnace of earth,purified seven times"(Psalm 12:6).
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