God spoke to man through
His laws, ceremonies, judges, prophets and kings and so on in the past. In
these last days God has spoken to man by His Son, the
Lord Jesus Christ. The revelation of grace came through the Lord
Jesus Christ (John 1:17) and was confirmed by those who heard Him
and was authenticated by signs and wonders. God punished those who
disobeyed His law in all the ages as they deserved. In these
circumstances, how shall we escape if we neglect so great salvation?
Salvation is so Great because the
Messenger is Great: The Lord Jesus is far superior to
angels as He has inherited a more excellent name than them (Hebrews 1:4).
He is worshipped by the angels (Hebrews 1:4-6). Jesus is
God manifested in the flesh (John 1:14; 1 Timothy 3:16). He is expressly
called God (Hebrews 1:8). He is King eternal (1 Timothy 1:17). Jesus is
the pre- existent Son and has taken His seat on the right hand of His
Majesty on high. He created all things, the heavens and the earth. Jesus made
a New Covenant with His own blood shed for many for the remission of sins
(Matthew 26:28). Salvation is planned by God and is of infinite value and
importance.
Salvation is so Great because the Message
is Great: Jesus is the greatest of all the
prophets, and the heir of all things. He has a distinctive message for
every man and woman. This message is centered on the cross where the Lord
Jesus Christ offered Himself as a propitiation for the sin of
man. God became man, took our nature to save you and I from such great
sin. The message of the cross has eternal significance for you and I and
for everyone else. This makes the message most precious.
Salvation is so Great because the Price
paid is Great: It cost God immense price to save man from hell fire. God spared
not His own Son but delivered Him up for us all that though His death we
might be saved (Romans 8:32). The price paid was not silver and gold but
His own blood. “You were not redeemed with corruptible things, as
silver and gold...but with the precious blood of Christ...” (1 Peter
1:18-19).
Salvation is so Great because the
Deliverance is Great: Salvation delivers the repentant sinner from the bondage
of sin and eternal condemnation. By accepting the offer and confessing his
sins, even the worst sinner can receive forgiveness of his sins. “He that
believeth on the Son has everlasting life: and he that believes not the Son
shall not see life; but the wrath of God abides on him” (John 3:36).
Salvation is so Great because the Honour
it Bestows is Great: Salvation bestows on sinners, you and I infinite honours
“...as many as received Him, to them gave He power to become the sons of
God, even to them that believe on His name” (John 1:12). Similarly, those
who believe in Christ are conferred with a new status as “the sons of
God” (John 1:12).
How shall you escape from
the jaws of eternal death, if you neglect the means of deliverance now
offered to you? Such neglect shall be visited with grave consequences.
Is there anyway of escaping punishment for neglecting the salvation that
is freely offered to you? No. There is no other way at all. Dear reader, confess your
sins and receive the Lord Jesus Christ as your Lord and
Saviour and experience the joy of salvation.
- by Nadesan K.
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