A Picture Of Spiritual Salvation
Lu 7:14 Then He came and touched the open coffin, and those who carried him stood still. And He said, "Young man, I say to you, arise."
15 So he who was dead sat up and began to speak....
The Man's Physical Condition
* Dead (He had no life in him)
* Disabled (He was unable to do anything to make himself alive)
* Down (He's down in a coffin)
The Messiah's Philanthropic Compassion
* He drew close to him (He came near and made contact)
* He declared consciousness into him (He gave him life)
Applying this to spiritual salvation:
The Sinner's Condition
* Dead (He is spiritually dead, separated from God)
* Disabled (He is powerless to save himself)
* Down (He is spiritually down and out)
The Savior's Compassion
* He drew close, He came down and made contact by becoming a Man Himself
* He declares life to anyone who will put their trust in Him for salvation.
