September 3, 2012 Believe It!

Believe It! Romans 3:22-24 There is no difference 23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24 and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.   DO YOU believe this? In one remarkable sentence the Apostle Paul summarizes the entire Bible. Mankind has sinned. The sin keeps you short of God’s glory—you can’t get to God. But believe it or not, God fixed it for you! You are justified, found “Not guilty.” at God’s judgment seat because Jesus’ death has canceled your sin. The charges are dismissed. The jury has gone home. You are free to go to God. But there’s something you must do. That’s why I ask, “Do you believe this?” To receive God’s freedom, you must believe you have sinned. You might think, “God will take me as I am.” But he won’t. You need to change. The truth is, because of Adam’s sin in the Garden of Eden, you are born into Adam’s sin nature just as surely as you are born with human genetics. You can’t change your sin nature, but God can. Yes, you must believe this scripture of life to get to God. Belief in your sin will cause you to know, “I’m short of God’s glory.” Belief in your sin will cause you to confess, “I have sinned.” Belief in Jesus’ redemption will cause you to receive his forgiveness. Belief in his forgiveness will cause you to confess him as Lord and Savior. God has made it possible through Jesus for you to be declared “Not guilty.” in Heaven’s court. Confess your sins. Confess Jesus as Lord, and you will reach God’s glory. It’s True! Believe Romans 3:22-24, and you will be saved. Go ahead. Believe it.