I know that this may seem redundant or even unnecessary, but when building a house you have to make sure the foundation is secure and strong. Knowing Jesus died for our sins is foundational to a Christian's faith. If Christ didn't die on the cross, then our sins can never truly be paid for. Oh we can say, "I'm sorry, please forgive me" but without Christ's blood, the full consequence of our sins cannot be expunged.
We have all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. We all need our sins forgiven and we need the ultimate consequence of our sins set aside. Christ's atoning sacrifice is necessary so that we can become new creations otherwise we will be sinners who are forever separated from the Love of God, without hope of restoration. We need Christ's redemptive act to bring us close to God, to once again make us children of God.
So again this week I ask that you take some time (more than once is better) and consider what it means for Christ to have died for your sins. What does it tell you about the love of God? What does this say about who you are now, in the sight of God? Consider what freedom this has given you and consider how you might live differently in the sight of God and men.
As always after you have stated the fact, "Jesus was crucified for my sins" ask that the Lord to increase your faith.
You brother in Faith,
Rev. Alan J Beckett
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