"... Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God" 1 Peter 3:18
An employer posted a notice that he would cancel the debts of his workers if step inside his office, at a certain hour, on a certain day and present their document stating their indebtedness to him.
When the day arrived, many were gathered outside the office. Outside was a huge signboard containing the message: "All who would step inside the office from 11 am to 12 am would have their debts signed and cancelled at once."
Many read it with great scepticism. "That's too good to be true!" Many ridiculed the offer saying that it doesn't make sense. And so, many of the debtors remained outside. But one man came and dared to believe in the offer. He stepped inside and presented his papers.
"Why are you here?" the employer asked.
"Because you said to come at this hour and all my debts would be cancelled," the man replied.
"Do you believe it?" the employer probed him.
"Yes, I do!" said the man
"Why do you believe it?" the employer queried.
"Because I know your character. I know that you are somebody who would not deceive anybody," the man responded.
With that, the employer signed his papers and terminated his debts! The man was overcome with joy. He wanted to rush outside to tell others about it but the employer prevented him saying: "It's not 12 o'clock yet. Stay here and wait for the time." Twelve o'clock came but no one else stepped into the office. Then the man ran outside and showed his signed papers. Upon seeing it, the others darted for the office door, but, it was too late. it was bolted and locked.
God is making a similar offer on a spiritual plane: "God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life." John 3:16
Insulting God In Salvation
The Bible says that Christ and His death on the cross is the power of God unto salvation (Rom 1:16 and 1 Cor. 1:18). Therefore, Christ's death on the cross is sufficient for our salvation. You don't have to add anything to it in order to be saved. God's power does not need our help, assistance, or aid. Christ's death on the cross alone is enough --- God's power alone is enough.
Here's how we insult God in this matter --- When we add our good works, our sacrifices, and what have you to Christ's death on the cross for our salvation, we are essentially saying to God: "God, Your power is not enough to save a sinner like me. It needs assistance on my part."
Here's how to glorify God in the same --- Acknowledge Christ's death on the cross as God's power unto salvation by putting your entire trust in it. It's essentially saying: "God, I am confident that Your power is enough for my salvation. I trust in it alone."
You don't need religion or the Bible to tell you that you ought to be good. That you ought to be good is something you already know even without all the religions in the world. Yes, even without the Bible.
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