For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to GOD by the death of His Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by His life. And not only so, but we also joy in GOD through our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom we have now received the atonement. Wherefore, as by one man sIn entered into the world, and death by sIn; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned: (For until the Law sIn was in the world: but sIn is not imputed when there is no Law. Nevertheless death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over them that had not sinned after the similitude of Adam's transgression, who is the figure of Him that was to come. (Rom 5:10-14)
Death, the passing from this life, comes to all, for we are all descendants of Adam, but Eternal life, is given to those who surrender to Him on His terms and are born again, not by works of our own religion or righteousness which fail us, but by His power and mercy. We have passed from death unto life, and are translated by His power and Spirit into His Kingdom and made to sit in Heavenly places. All true believers, saints of GOD, and children of our Heavenly King, are redeemed from this lost and dying world, and reconciled with the GOD of the universe, until we are glorified and evermore in the presence of the LORD.
Until that day, GOD compels His children to accomplish His work and will here. As His ambassadors we are to minister to those around us who are hurting and in need. We are called to love one another and to disciple one another in the Word and in His grace, grow into the measure of Him, conformed to the image of His dear Son, through the Scriptures alone. We are commanded to go and tell the Good News of Jesus Christ. We are commissioned to teach all nations and make disciples. As we go, we are to proclaim the Gospel of grace and mercy to those who hear, that they may believe and in believing have life in His Name.
For GOD is not willing that any should perish, but that all would come to repentance and the knowledge of the Truth. Jesus loves you and wants to establish a covenant relationship with you that is real and personal. Surrender to Him on His terms and He will give you a brand new life of discipleship and fellowship with Him that is abundant and everlasting. GOD calls you to trust Him and what He has already done for you to pay your sIn debt. He has provided the only way of reconciliation with GOD with forgiveness and Salvation through Jesus Christ, the Son of GOD who is GOD the Son, to give you a new life in Christ. Turn away from yourself and your sIn and turn to Him alone for eternal Life, now and always.
In Christ,
Jefferson Sweet