Sunday, January 16, 2011

The Gift

Day
Sunday
Date
01-16-2011

Scripture
Romans 3:21-26 (BSFL*)
Translation
NIV

What God said to me
Everyone is a sinner, and everyone is offered redemption for that sin. Recall My words, “the payment for your sin is death.” Jesus' death paid the debt for everyone. Still some people will not accept this gift We are offering. Some people try to pay for their sin by doing good. While it is admirable to do good, good is not death. Jesus’ death is the only acceptable payment. Some people try to rationalize their sin, saying that what I have identified as sin in scripture was for the past and is not applicable for today. That is not true. Sin has not changed. The payment for sin has not changed. My gift of eternal life is only available through Jesus.
What I said to God
Thank You for Your gift of eternal life through the shed blood of Jesus Christ.

* Scripture selection from Lifeway’s Bible Studies for Life series

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