It is difficult for many people to believe that we are made right with God because of Jesus and what He has done, not because of our good deeds.
There is a strong desire in human beings to believe: a) we’re really not that bad; b) we can do enough good things to correct whatever bad is on our account; and c) even if I am bad you’re probably worse, so I should be okay. (God is likely to be grading on the curve.)
Here are some words from Romans chapter 3, vv. 23-25(a) which provide helpful teaching regarding this matter:
“22 We
are made right with God by placing our faith in Jesus Christ. And this is true
for everyone who believes, no matter who we are.
23 For
everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard. 24 Yet
God, in his grace, freely makes us right in his sight. He did this through
Christ Jesus when he freed us from the penalty for our sins. 25 For
God presented Jesus as the sacrifice for sin. People are made right with God
when they believe that Jesus sacrificed his life, shedding his blood….”
Salvation is offered to us because of Jesus. This is why
the truth of Jesus is recognized as the Good News.
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