Salvation in Christ

Written by Zusima

Salvation

Sending great love to all who are in Jesus Christ.

Salvation is not an easy thing. Since Adam and Eve disobeyed the LORD, humans have struggled with sins. We cannot choose the right thing or do anything pure.

However God loved humans, so he gave us his only son, Jesus Christ, to save us from evil. Jesus completed the God’s plan for the redemption of his world. Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation! The love of Christ surrounds us. (2 Corinthians 5:14 ~ 17)

Imagine there’s a big tree. This tree would flourish if it were given enough water and sun, and good foundation which it needed to survive. Just like this, we Christian need to have a solid foundation that supports us.

solid foundations

1. Jesus died for all of us and all have died (spiritually) and we live for him.

2. Jesus set us free from all sins.

3. We’re a new creation not the old us.

4. We live according to the Holy Spirit.

5. No condemnation from one another.

6. We need to suffer to be glorified

7. Mistakes we make sometimes don’t kick us out of God.

fruits we will have

1. Love

2. Joy

3. Peace

4. Patience

5. Kindness

6. Self-control

7. Goodness

8. Faithfulness

9. Gentleness

(Romans 8:1 ~ 9, 8:11 ~ 17, Galatians 5:1, 5:22 ~ 23, Romans 8:35 ~ 39)

However why do we feel “God doesn’t accept me” or ” God loves me”? Perhaps this is sometimes happening when we do mistakes.

First of all, we’re not worthy but Jesus paid all debts for us! That’s the only reason I can be with God. This is just a gift.

The other is the most common feeling we have is guilt as we’re living in a judgmental society even our parents. We were raised and even are judged by others all the time.

There’re two kinds of guilt: righteous guilt and unrighteous guilt. Try not to be confused with those terms.

Righteous guilt is guilt made by God and making us closer to God. (Luke 7)

On the other hand, unrighteous guilt makes us defend ourselves against guilt itself and takes us away from God.

We need to discern between righteous conscience and unrighteous conscience. The righteous one make us have confidence to enter the holy places but the other one tries to make us stumble.

Don’t forget this : God always loves you no matter how unworthy you are. If you’re struggling with whether you’re saved or feeling so much guilty, two simple things will help you overcome this.

1. Do you truly believe Jesus Christ is the Lord and saved your life? If you do, you’re saved. You’re a new creation not an old one. If you become a new creation, you cannot live like the way you used to live.

2. Does the guilt you’re feeling makes you away from God? Then it’s not from God. Sometimes God makes us feel guilty to draw us closer to him.

If you’re suffering from depression, loneliness, or feeling abandoned, please take one step closer to God. We’re willing to help you and be with you