Do you remember how you came to be a Christian? The answer is a variety of ways except for one common truth, the understanding and receiving of the gospel. At the moment you were born again of the Spirit of God. You heard, you believed and you received of the Spirit.
Paul is aghast that at the moment of salvation it was all about the work of the gospel of Christ and the Spirit coming upon them. He says, “Are you so foolish? After beginning by means of the Spirit, are you now trying to finish by means of the flesh?” Galatians 3:3
Do you think that the gospel is for the beginning but that rules of obedience get you to the end? That’s foolish. It is the gospel that carries you to the end.
Do you think lifestyle kingdom principles will give you the assurance you are walking with God? That’s foolish. It is the gospel that keeps you close to the Lord.
Do you think the gospel is elementary? That’s foolish. The gospel is everything.
Do you advertise a free gospel but then payment comes later with circumcision (Paul’s argument) or whatever else is imposed on you?
Do you think the gospel is too cheap or too easy and the real price starts to be paid after salvation?
Do you think when you stand before God at the end of your life that what will save you is anything you have done or will it be the gospel?
It has always and will always be about our Saviour, Jesus Christ.
You are saved, are being saved and will be saved.
When facing many trials the Spirit will remind you that you have a Saviour.
When being attacked by slander and allegations the Spirit will remind you that you have a Saviour.
When deciding whether to give into temptation the Spirit will remind you that you have a Saviour.
When not knowing which way to go the Spirit will remind you that you have a Saviour.
When taking your last breath the Spirit will remind you that you have a Saviour.
So today, listen to the voice of the Spirit who will continue to remind you that it is the gospel and nothing else that you need, you have a Saviour, Jesus Christ.
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