Foundational Truths for the Addicted (Part 4)

Let's review.  The first foundational truth is God is that we are made in the image of God. The second foundational truth is that sin has consequences.  The third foundational truth is that God holds us responsible for our actions.  The fourth foundational truth is one we should all remember.  God loves us!  The fifth and final foundational truth is...
Foundational Truth #5:   Salvation in Christ Jesus Restores our Relationship with God.

                1.            Jesus is our Redeemer

Ephesians 1:7-8 (KJV) ⁷ In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; ⁸ Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence;
Titus 2:14 (KJV) ¹⁴ Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.
1 Peter 1:18-19 (KJV) ¹⁸ Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers;
¹⁹ But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:
Matthew 20:28 (KJV) ²⁸ Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.

Redeemer is one who rescues, saves, or delivers. In ancient Greek culture, the redeemer was one who purchased a slave in the open marketplace with the intent of setting him or her free!

My friend all of us are enslaved to sin.  All of us are need to be delivered from sin's clutches, to be saved from sin's penalty.  All of us need to be redeemed and Jesus Christ can be our redeemer.  It is His blood shed on Calvary's cross, His death, and His resurrection that was the price God required for our salvation.

                2.            Our Salvation is based on our believing, our faith in Jesus.

Romans 6:23 (KJV) ²³ For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Ephesians 2:8-9 (KJV) ⁸ For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: ⁹ Not of works, lest any man should boast.

It is evident that salvation is not based on our good works, but on faith.  Faith in God's Word concerning there being one God who had one Son who died once for the sins of mankind.  Jesus Himself indicated the only way to the only Heaven is through Him.

John 14:6 (KJV) ⁶ Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

Won't you by faith believe today that Jesus Christ is the only begotten Son of God who died on Calvary's cross for your sins?  Won't you today trust Him as your Savior, your redeemer? 

Let me close this article, by offering to each one of you a restored relationship with God. God loves you and God desires to have your fellowship, and friendship. Remember, we are made in His image. He is willing and able to supply our needs. To read more about God and His desired relationship with you please visit: http://www.reformude.com/first-step.html If you would like to see and hear more visit: http://www.preciousseed.com