Salvation through the Lord Jesus Christ

Therefore, as through one man’s offense judgment came to all men, resulting in condemnation, even so through one Man’s righteous act the free gift came to all men, resulting in justification of life. (Romans 5:18)

Some struggle to accept that salvation is a gift.

They want to do something to earn it.

The problem is, no one can afford it.

The price of salvation is perfection (Matt. 19:21), and the Lord Jesus Christ is the only person who could pay the price.

To anyone who thirsts, the Lord Jesus Christ promises to "give of the fountain of the water of life freely" (Rev. 21:6).

Some people try to purchase the living water of salvation with good deeds and charitable donations.

Although these are forms of spiritual service valued by God, they are not what God requires for the forgiveness of our sin.

The Lord Jesus Christ already paid the price by dying in our place, and He offers to quench our spiritual thirst when we drink freely from God's fountain that will never run dry.

The Beauty Of The Church

You are all fair, my love,
And there is no spot in you.
(Song of Solomon 4:7)

The Lord's description of His Church is wonderful: You are all fair, my love.
 

The Church is pure.
 

She is washed in Christ's sin-atoning blood.
 

She is clothed in Christ's meritorious righteousness.
 

In her, the Lord sees holiness, glory, and perfection.
 

The Church is lovely.
 

Her deformities of sin are removed.
 

A meritorious righteousness is given to her.
 

Actual beauty is conferred upon her.
 

The Church is superlatively beautiful.
 

"O Fairest among women." (Song of Solomon 1:8)
 

Her real worth and excellence cannot be rivaled by all the nobility and royalty of the world. 

 

The Church is beautiful in the eyes of the Lord.