JESUS CHRIST THE AUTHOR OF OUR SALVATION

JESUS CHRIST THE AUTHOR OF SALVATION FOR THE WORLD

It is a tragic situation to see someone you love in desperation crying out for help and no matter how much you try to help them it’s to no avail. Seeing the one you love in a life and death struggle and being unable to offer meaningful assistance is heart winching to say the least, although your heart goes out to that person, you’re unsuccessful in providing any real help that can bring about lasting change for the better.

For many of us this has been a scenario that has been played out time and time again in our lives; seeing a love one torn and defeated from the hardships and trials that people often have to deal with in this life. We extend ourselves in every way hoping to bring about positive changes in that person(s) life, but sad to say, many times our best efforts prove to be only failed attempts that bring no real lasting benefits and our love ones are left suffering, despondent and depressed.

Neurosurgeons, psychiatrists, psychoanalysts, psychologists and counselors each have devoted their lives to helping men and women who suffer from mental and emotional problems. Through extensive research and testing men and women in these professions have labored night and day, year in and year out to find cures for those who are oppressed and tormented, and it’s not uncommon for some victims to lose all hope in being cured, ending their own lives on a lonely and tragic note.

In a highly technological age that we are living in where a premium is placed on a quality education, it’s troubling to see that there are still so many people that are dealing with mental and emotional issues that affect their daily living. Even highly educated and intelligent professionals like the ones mention above who have dedicated their lives to helping people are in many cases in need of help themselves, and are struggling with the same identical problems as the people they are trying to help. It’s no wonder that for many receiving some type of mental or psychological treatment, it is a life long pursuit because there really is no cure that man can provide.

Man was created to have a loving and lasting relationship with the Father, Jehovah (Yahweh) God Almighty, we were made to commune with Him and to rely on Him in a trusting and faithful way. It was and is God’s desire that all men seek Him early and abide by His statues, precepts, and commandments. He wants all of mankind to be in subjection to His word and will because He loves us and knows what is best for us, but we who are sinful by nature have desires and plans of our own that often does not include Him.

Our concept of “free will” is to do what we want to do (I’m doing my thing); when we want to do it; how we want to do it, and the way we choose to do it…and we relentlessly pursue those goals without giving God a second thought. But we do it to our own detriment and we pierce ourselves all over with many sorrows over and over again. Even though our reckless quest to achieve glory, honor and aggrandizement often takes us to the brink of death, we continue that journey, forgetting about God’s plans (or dismissing them altogether) for us and His purpose for our very existence.

The God of Abraham, Issac, and Jacob; God of the Hebrews (Yahweh/Jehovah), is a God of Love (1John 4:8); a God that is merciful (Deuteronomy 4:31); a God that is long suffering (Psalms 86:15), and a God that is quick to forgive (Daniel 9:9). When we refuse to surrender to the will of God and instead, we follow our own dreams and inclinations we soon come to the realization that we are still unfulfilled and restless in our soul.

In defiance we continually strive to set and reach even loftier goals than before, but our madness only ends in more madness, and we are left with an emptiness that we cannot fill; a void that is deep and troubling-a voice screaming out from within for help.

Yes, it is true that God allows us to choose our own path and make our own decisions, but we are warned that choosing a path that is contrary to God’s will can cost you your life–both physically and spiritually (Genesis 3:1-7). Sure, you can follow Frank Sinatra’s hit song “I did it my way” but look at the cost. Your life! Being arrogant and presumptuous will cause you to lose the free gift of salvation that God has so lovingly made available to all of mankind.

“For God so love the world that He gave His only begotten Son That whosoever believeth would not perish but have eternal life,” (John 3:16). In His unyielding and undying love for mankind, Jehovah God sent His Son (Jesus Christ) whom He love and is well pleased with (Matthew 3:17) into the world to become the “Sacrificial Lamb” who would take away the sins of the world through His sacrificial death on the cross. It is the precious blood of Jesus Christ that atones for the sins of the whole world!

Although He was without sin, He stood in the breach for the sinful, and suffered the death on the cross for all of us. Through His stripes (beating) we were healed and His healing is timeless for a sick and perverted world. All of our sins and iniquities were nailed to the cross when Jesus died for us. Thank God Jesus didn’t come down off the cross like the bystanders taunted Him to do in an effort to persuade them to believe in Him, as the Son of God.

We must not allow so great an opportunity to escape us because of satanic blinders that keeps us in the dark. We must not allow so great an opportunity for repentance to pass on by without us turning from following Satan the devil and receiving salvation through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ who loves us so much until He willingly gave His own life for us.

There is no greater gift than God giving His Son to redeem us all…what an unfair exchange; nevertheless, God in His infinite love for mankind willingly chose to send His Son into the world to redeem us sinners. We truly are indebted to both the Father (Jehovah God) and the Son (Jesus Christ) for their undying love for the whole world.

In conclusion, it is God’s loving desire and will, that all men come into repentance and be baptize and receive salvation. He wants everyone to be saved and to be in a loving relationship with Him and His Son Jesus Christ. And that’s what salvation is all about–LOVE.

God’s love for his children (all ages) keeps calling out to us each and every day in hope that we will not harden our hearts and continue down a road of sin and degradation. It’s His will that we come into a peaceful and loving relationship with Him and our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.

Repent, be baptized, and receive God’s “Holy Spirit” that He freely gives to those who seek Him and choose to be obedient to His word and will. If you haven’t received Jesus Christ, why not received him now? All you have to do is pray and ask God to forgive you of all your sins, and open the door of your heart and let Jesus in (Romans 9:11)

If you have never received Jesus Christ into your life why not do so today-right now? Jesus Christ is always waiting patiently at the door of your heart hoping that you will invite Him into your life to be your Lord and Saviour. Jehovah God does not delight in the death of the wicked (Ezekiel 18:23). Jesus, will not kick the door down nor will He pound on the door for attention; instead, He waits patiently day after day for you to invite Him in.

Please pray with me: Holy Father, in the name of your Son, Jesus Christ, I bow down and I repent of all my sins and transgression that I have ever committed. Father, I humbly ask that you will wash me in the precious blood of the Lamb, Jesus Christ. Father God, I accept Jesus Christ as my Lord and Saviour and I believe that you-Jehovah God, raised Him from the dead and He is now at the right hand of God interceding on our behalf; our eternal high priest. Thank you Father.

Hallelujah! Praise God! You are now a new person in Jesus Christ. You have now received salvation. Go forth as a new person in Jesus Christ. Study the Holy Bible and pray always to God in the name of Jesus Christ. Ask God to give you His Holy Spirit to guide and lead you into during His will. Stand firm in your new faith and pray without ceasing.

If you have received Jesus Christ in the pass, but at some point turned back to follow Satan, please accept this invitation to return to your Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ today. We all fall so very short of God’s glory and none of us can say we are without sin. None of us are any better off than the other; it is only by God’s grace that any of us have received salvation. So don’t feel unworthy-none of us are worthy of God’s grace, but because of His undying love for us we live and are forgiven of all our sins and transgressions. Hallelujah! Praise God!

Please pray with me: Holy Father, I repent of all the sins and transgressions that I have committed. I bow down and ask humbly for forgiveness. Have mercy upon my soul and wash me in the precious blood of the Lamb, and received me back into the fold. Forgive me for bringing reproach upon your holy name Father, and for crucifying your Son, Jesus Christ, all over again. Father create in me a clean heart and renew a right spirit within me. Amen.

Now go forth a new person in Christ Jesus, and study the holy scriptures and pray without ceasing. Remember, Jesus is the way, truth, and life (John 14:6). Don’t neglect this precious opportunity to be reunited with your Lord and Saviour who so lovingly and willingly died on the cross for all of our sins. Praise God!

My friend, everything hinges on this one act, so why not take what God has so lovingly given us? Why continue down a course of rebelliousness that will surely end in you being rejected by God because you rejected His Son Jesus Christ who gave His life for you?

Why jeopardize your future with the prospect of eternal damnation for refusing to receive Jesus Christ when it’s true that through His love for you and me, we live and now have access to the throne of grace?

There is no other name under heaven (Jesus Christ) by which men can be saved (Acts 4:12), and to look any other place is fruitless; it will end in your destruction, but it doesn’t have to be that way at all. That’s why God made all the provisions that He made for all of His children and there is no respect of persons with Him. You can receive salvation today-right now, just ask Jesus Christ into your life.

May the Great God Jehovah creator of heaven and earth and our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ keep you until we meet again. Amen and amen.
Note: All scriptures in this article was referenced from the original King James bible and the NIV Life Application study bible (c) 1991.

(c) Copyright 2009, Donald Thomas

Note: Please understand that over time new revelations are given to me to pass on to all that take the time to read the articles/sermons that I post. Therefore, I believe it is imperative that I share these revelations to all who will listen.

In this article/sermon as with all my articles/sermons I use the name Jehovah when referring to the one true God, and I use the name Jesus Christ when referring to the Son of God. However, I want to set the record straight now, and correct this error.

The true historic name of the Father is “Yahawah” spoken in the ancient Hebrew tongue; Jehovah is a translation of that name. Jesus Christ is a modern day misinterpretation of the messiah “Yahawashi”. It is important that we learn to call upon the true name of the Father and the Son. Thank you.
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