ON TRIAL If you were suddenly transported into the presence of God and you heard a prosecuting attorney listing all the reason you should be sent to hell, how would you plead? Guilty or not guilty? The apostle Paul said, For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God (Rom. 3:23). That makes us guilty as charged. What is the penalty for our sin? The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord (Rom. 6:23). What could we say in our defense? God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us (Rom. 5:8). Because Jesus became our substitute, the penalty has been paid. But we must accept His forgiveness as a gift. The only requirement is that we recongnize our need and accept His offer. If you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God Has raised Him from the dead, you wil be saved....For whoever calls on the name of the LORD shall be saved (Rom. 10:9,13). If you havent done so before, tell Jesus that you believe He died as your substitute and accept the free and undeserved gift of forgiveness. Thats the only way to be right about your wrong, to be accepted by God, and to be sure of heaven.
Posted on: Thu, 31 Oct 2013 13:18:49 +0000
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