There is a very good reason why non Christians do not understand the truths that God has revealed in His Word. It might surprise you to learn it is not because these truths are to hard, to mysterious, or even to deep. The reason that on believers cannot understand the truths about sin, salvation, or sanctification is simply because of their unbelief. [2 Corinthians 4:1-6]
Over the next six (6) days I want to share with you six (6) undeniable truths from God's Word concerning the gospel of Jesus Christ. No one can embrace these truths unless the Spirit of God reveals them and teaches them to those whom God has determined to learn and understand them.
1. All of mankind by their own nature are sinners and consequently are alienated from God.
"...for all have sinned and fall short of the glory (the nature/character of God) of God." [Romans 3:23, NKJV]
Therefore, since every human being is a sinner and alienated from God, every man is born under the condemnation of God and must suffer the wrath of God. All sin must be punished either in the sinner him/herself or in an acceptable substitute.
Since God's law has been broken or violated, it accuses the sinner of sin, condemns the sinner for sin, and demands the death of the sinner. God will not alter His justice. However...
(Continued tomorrow)
1 comment:
Excellent post Gregg made interesting reading. Look forward to part two.
Yvonne.
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