The principal tenants of our faith rest directly in our understanding of Salvation. It is not reserved for some but offered as a gift to all. Suppose I was to ask, to whom does salvation
belong, we could rightly proclaim, with the greatest assurance, everyone. However, the most important answer that we can give has to be inclusive of us.When the role is called, scripture does not say that we are called en-masse, but each of us individually by name. Without this basic understanding, one of great consequence, how can we even begin to comprehend the authenticity or the depth of Christ's offering on our behalf?
The road to redemption, and the gift of Salvation did not solely begin with the birth of Christ, the long-awaited Messiah, but rather straightway, immediately after Adam's sin. Ever since, even
though sin abounds that much more, God has sought to redeem us, the entirety of humanity unto himself. Nevertheless, the Old Testament offerings were insufficient as the blood of oxen, sheep, doves, and the like were now empty. Therefore, the lamb (Jesus Christ), that was offered on our behalf had to be spotless, without blemish to wash away the stain and stench of sin.
Scripture reminds us that, all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23), and expressly states that, our righteousness is as filthy rags (Isaiah 64:6), as it is His desired to have a church without spot or wrinkle, that though our sins be
as scarlet, they shall be made whiter than snow, that we be presented spotless before the Lord. That is salvation! It is personally acknowledging that Jesus, who left his throne in glory, was sent to die on our behalf, and by accepting the fact, in word and deed, that he is the only begotten of the father our
redemption is therefore assured. Hence, our salvation is revealed because Christ is made known in us anew. The mystery which is, Christ in you, the hope of glory (Colossians 1:29). Therein rests the certainty of our salvation.
Each day God endlessly extends the offer of Salvation, as we make conscious choices, one in which we are filled with unending lust, and yield to the desires of the flesh, as it is contrary to
the Spirit; the other wholly yielding to the Spirit of God, one who
leads, guides, directs, corrects, chastises, protects, delivers, redeems, preserves, and saves until the day of Christ's return.
Today’s Podcast is titled.
Certain Salvation
Philippians 2:12-13
Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not
only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.
