sins forgiven

In the Bible, the Lord Jesus Christ answered all the questions that men put to Him. Some were genuine; others were nothing but trickery. But the most important questions were the ones He Himself asked. These were honest questions, questions that really matter. Like the day He asked the people, "What do you think of Me?" What a simple and yet searching question. And He’s looking for honesty in your answer. So, what DO you think of Christ? What is YOUR answer to life's greatest issue?

Today’s message looks closely at one of the Lord’s sayings on the cross. It is maybe the one of most significance to perishing sinners. The words, “It is finished” or one word in the Greek – “finished”. How this word has been a balm to troubled souls down through the years since that day at Calvary! What did it mean? Well, the depth of this utterance will probably never be fully known. For, you see, it was one of infinite victory! Christ’s  promises had been kept. The prophecies had been fulfilled. Satan had been crushed. Sin had been paid for. Death had been defeated. God had been satisfied. How profound was that cry from Calvary! Listen to our message today, and ask yourself, “What does that word mean to ME?”

Eternal life is not something to expect after you die - you can have eternal life right now - at this moment! And be sure of it! Today we will consider the meaning of eternal life through the words of the Lord Jesus Christ Himself from John Chapter 17. "This is life eternal, that they might know Thee, the only true God and Jesus Christ whom Thou hast sent." 

End your day meditating on cleansing power of God’s forgiveness.

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Apart from almost being an archaic word these days, the word 'sin' is tremendously misunderstood. First of all, most people dislike the use of the word, but redefining 'sin' will never get rid of its existence and its effects in our lives. The Bible says that all sin is disobedience and rebellion against God. It is missing the mark as to God's standard and intention for mankind. But sin is something more. It is slavery. Christ has bought us back out of slavery and misery. He willingly paid the price to buy us from the slave market of sin, so to speak. So, how about it? Has there ever been a time in your life when you were redeemed by the blood of the Lamb? You need to be.

When it's literally impossible to pick yourself up and walk, where do you turn? Today we look at Mark 2:1-12 and the story of a paralyzed guy and his friends who would stop at nothing to get their buddy to Jesus.

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The NIV Harmony of the Gospels - Thomas and Gundry - HarperOne

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The eleventh sermon in a sermon series on the Apostles' Creed.

You know, as human beings, we all have the ability to look into the future somewhat, become aware of what just may happen to us and our loved ones, and make the necessary preparations. It’s the only wise thing to do. We often we prepare for things that MIGHT happen to us. What about things that surely WILL happen? Have you prepared for SPIRITUAL realities? For your day of departure from this life? For your ULTIMATE destiny? Wouldn’t you love to have such pressing questions settled once and for all? You can. God says you can. And you must. We trust that today’s word from the Bible will help you to be ready to meet God. To have your sins forgiven once and for all. Only then will you really start to live!

There is one word that describes true born-again Christians everywhere - the word is ‘forgiven’. What a wealth of blessing that one word contains! Peace with God, a debt paid, a stain removed, a burden lifted - and so much more! Yes, the Bible says that we have all sinned, and settled peace will never be ours until we are right with God. Do you know anything about the meaning of the word ‘forgiven’ in YOUR life?

The gospel message is not complicated. It is God's offer of grace to sinners who don't deserve it. It's a simple extension of pardon to anyone willing to accept the guilty verdict and come and receive it. Why is it then that multitudes are not lined up at the door wanting to get it. The answer is simple. Most people don't take God seriously when He says that we need salvation. They also think that there is something that they can do. The gospel message is that you need to have your sins forgiven and that God has provided the means to do that.

Everybody enjoys hearing stories of instances in the lives of people when they were rescued, or their whole course of life was drastically changed, or they discovered some new thing. Today’s message is one of such stories – but it is more than an account of a life-changing event. It is an account of an Eternity-changing event! Yes, a story of salvation. Join us as evangelist Matthew Cain tells us about how he came to know the Saviour. He does this by relating it to the story of the publican and the Pharisee in the Bible. Matthew uses this comparison as he describes his own life as both of these – once as the self-righteous Pharisee – but then as the poor sinner who needed to be saved.

Living in a troubled world as we do , we often have to face many perplexing issues that come our way. But what a comfort is provided us by the Word of God. In Psalm 46 we read, “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore will not we fear ...” . We trust that this searching meditation will be uplifting and encouraging to you as a believer in Christ. If you don’t yet know Christ as your Saviour, you need to obey the gospel message – acknowledge your sinfulness before a holy God and accept His provision through Christ’s death on the cross as your sinless substitute. Only then will you receive the spiritual life you need to avail of the full blessing of such beautiful psalms as this where God can speak to you personally.

We live in the same 'present evil world' that the Apostle Paul mentioned in Galatians 1:4. It's not going to change. Men and women have chosen to use their free will for themselves, placing themselves on the throne and disregarding  their Creator. And because of this, we have been going down one dead end road after another seeking for wants to give you a 'life worth living'. And all of this starts with having your sins forgiven and getting right with God. Only then will you have the correct perspective to view life from God's angle - the vantage point of His marvellous grace. 

Anyone who has ever had to stand before a judge knows how uncomfortable and even terrifying it can be. How much more should we be concerned about a heavenly judge - the one who decides our soul's ultimate destiny? Yes, this judge is Christ Himself - the very one sinned against, the very one rejected. It's a solemn thought. The fact that we are guilty as charged goes without saying - but what will the Judge do? What kind of judge is He? Well, the kind that has found a way for justice to be reconciled with mercy. He took the payment and judgment for sin upon Himself. Hard to believe? Not when you know the God of the Bible. 

Something that unifies all of mankind is the most basic need of peace in our minds and in our souls. But how elusive it is - despite our many efforts to attain it! The problem is a simple one. We are all looking in the wrong places. The Bible says that we need to look to a person. There is only one 'Peace Giver' - the Lord Jesus Christ. He not only promises peace - peace that the world cannot give, but He did what was required to attain it for us! It is only by trusting Christ as Saviour that you will become a believer on Christ - and truly know the peace of sins forgiven!

How true it is that so few people have any ‘real’ friends - friends who REALLY care, friends who are true and committed. Well, there was One in the Bible who was called a friend. But often the term was used in a derogatory way. You see the Lord Jesus Christ was known as the friend of SINNERS. Who would want to associate with the poor, the sick, the needy, the sinful? Christ certainly did. In fact, He died for those that did NOT love Him in return – His enemies. Do you have a friend like that?

One of the most graphic pictures of sin in the Bible is the disease of leprosy. Sin is disfiguring and destructive.Without applying the remedy, death is sure.This week's message describes an encounter with a leper with the only One who could heal him - the Lord Jesus Christ. But not only did he receive physical healing but spiritual healing as well. He went away enjoying eternal life! We hope that this will be your experience as well.