Sunday, January 31, 2010

His name was JESUS!


· For what reason did Jesus came into this world?
· Why was the Almighty God manifested in flesh?
· Why was He born as the son of man?

Before answering these questions let us go through some more questions;
· Why did Christ Jesus, who being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, but made Himself of no reputation?
· Why did He took the form of a servant and came in the likeness of men?
· Why did He humble Himself to be obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross?
GOD, the origin of genuine love created man in his own image. He created him in his own likeness. He gave them all authority over the other creatures. God wanted them to have fellowship with Him and to obey Him. But man due to his disobedience, has turned away from God, and sin entered into his spirit. Sin has created a great gulf between God and man. The gulf between God and his people was so great that man in no way can come into contact with Him, The Holy God. The righteous deeds, rituals, or burnt offerings of man cannot provide him salvation.


Now God, The Creator of man decided to build a bridge between Him and His lost ones. God decided to redeem his people from their sins. He loved the world so much that He sent His only begotten Son into this world. He was manifested in flesh. His name was Jesus which means one who redeems His people from their sins. He came into this world to save the sinners. For the bible says, “All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” There is no righteous; not even one. We have all gone astray as sheep and were turned away from God and each one gone into his own way. But God has laid all our iniquities on Jesus; He is our Passover lamb. He has been slain for all our iniquities. He was wounded for our transgressions. He was bruised for our iniquities. Surely, He has borne our grieves and carried our sorrows. The chastisement for our peace was upon Him and by His stripes, we are healed.

                            He was numbered with the transgressors and He bore the sin of many and made intercession for the transgressors. Yes, He made intercession for the transgressors. He says, “Come unto Me all you weary and heavy laden, I will give you rest.” Yes, He will give rest to our spirit. He can only redeem our withered spirit for which He had been a sacrifice and his blood cleanses us from all our sins. And his name is Jesus. As He bore all our iniquities, He only can justify us. JUSTIFICATION offered by this savior can be explained in this way - JUST AS IF I HAD NEVER SINNED. Oh, what a wonderful Savior is He!!! And He says, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to Father but through Me.” For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the Man CHRIST JESUS, who gave Himself a ransom for all. Thus the love of God was manifested towards us. God has sent His only begotten Son into this world that we might live through Him.

                          If we confess our sins He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. But if we say we have not sinned we make Him a liar, and His word is not in us. Jesus says, “If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love Him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him.” “If you abide in Me and My Words in you, you will ask what you desire and it shall be done for you”. Therefore if we obey His Words He will come and dwell in us and provide peace, satisfaction, and joy to our lives. He will redeem our withered spirit with His life-giving spirit. Jesus says, “I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come to him and dine with him and he with Me.” Yes, He is knocking at the door of your heart He will come and dwell in it, if you open it to Him. He who hears His voice and opens the door will be granted to sit with Him on His throne. Jesus says, “He who has my commandments and keeps them, it is he who loves Me, and he who loves me will be loved by my Father and I will love him and manifest Myself to Him.”

                               The world and its lust are passing away, but he who does the will of God abides forever. Do not love the world or the things in the world. For all that is in the world -the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life is not of the Father but is of the world. Jesus is the way to salvation. Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven, given among men by which we must be saved. Jesus says “Repent and believe in the Gospel.” Jesus says again, “He who believes in the Gospel and is baptized will be saved, but he who does not believe will be condemned.” The Bible says, “Repent and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins and you will receive the Holy Spirit.”

                            Therefore do not neglect salvation and must give more earnest heed to the Gospel because if the word spoken through angels proved steadfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just reward, how shall we escape if we neglect so great a salvation which at first began to be spoken by the Lord and was confirmed to us by those who heard Him. God also bears witness both with signs and wonders and with various miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spirit, according to his own will. The Word of God is living and powerful and there is no creature hidden from God’s sight, but all things are naked and open to the eyes of Him.

                              So let us come to Jesus, the Son of God. He is our great High Priest who has passed through the Heavens. So let us come to Him with a confessing heart. He is the High Priest who can sympathize with our weaknesses. Because when he was in the world He was tempted in all points like man, yet without sin; a high priest who can be touched with the feeling of our infirmities. He took a body himself and became like His children who are flesh and blood; so that by his death he might put an end to him who had the power of death, that is to say, the Evil One. Let us, therefore, come with a confessing heart to the throne of grace that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need. Let us believe in him because He is the only way to heaven. Let us receive the remission of sins. For Jesus, the Savior can only save our souls. Let us, therefore, receive the blessings of this loving Savior and affirm our salvation.


                                                            MAY GOD BLESS YOU! 

1 comment:

  1. God the awesome creator saw man dying in His sins, sent a savior who can rescue them from their sins, from the very bondage of the flesh that is prompting a person to sin. Those who submit their life to this Savior can lead a holy life with the help of the Holy spirit offered by this savior and can enjoy a peaceful life here on earth and an eternal life with Jesus the Lord in Heaven. The time is no more, and the second coming of this Savior is at hand. Invite this beautiful savior into your lives today itself.Submit your life to Him. Let Him come to you dwell in you and make it fruitful.
    I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.
    I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.
    I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.

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