dennis j adams

Becoming a Christian just did not happen because it was vogue. To many so-so believers act as though they are doing God a favor by acting out some form of Christianity that does not exist in God’s Word. Well, it exists but it is not the true birthing of a new person spiritually. Being sustained by the Almighty God and living and have your being in Him cost a price that no one could ever have paid. The debt of salvation cannot be equated with monetary value of any size. Jesus went to Calvary and died a death that was horrific, humiliating and repulsive in appearance. It was morally repugnant, unpleasant and absolutely violent! His reason for this was simply that anyone that would repent of sin would be forgiven and regenerated by His love and washed by His Word. The truth of this matter of salvation can never be really explained in terms that are totally understandable by our finite and corrupt minds. Since salvation has entered into the hearts of men there has been debates and scorn over the truth of Jesus Christ. Paul spent his entire saved life trying to convince both Jew and Gentile that Jesus did this for them. This was not a futile act of Christ nor a a lack of trust by Paul, it is God’s Love being poured out on undeserving humanity through the aqueduct of His Grace. Jesus took the punches and the spit along with the scourging and ending in His crucifixion so we may be able to walk worthy in His mercy and justice.

When Nicodemus heard that Jesus was claiming to be the Savior by what he had witnessed and heard, he went to meet with Jesus privately. (John 3:1-17) Jesus answered him in spiritual truths and also was very precise in His declaration of a rebirth through the Spirit not the flesh. That is exactly why people today in this modern time, more than ever, cannot get what salvation really is! What it is not can be easily stated: It is not fleshly nor carnal and cannot be accomplished on works alone… (Ephesains 2:9) This miracle of regeneration and spiritual rebirth can only come through Christ Jesus. It can only happen by Grace, bestowed by God and being justified through faith (Romans 5:1), Jesus Christ has done the bidding for our souls through His payment of suffering and sacrifice leading to death, which He did not owe, that we may live! Yet, He rose for us and conquered the corruptible seed of man and took the victory of the grave. Sin lost its sting and eternity was born in the hearts of His creation that have repented. (1 Corinthians 15:55-56)

What does it take from mankind? The same it took for Christ a death to the self  will (Luke 9:23) and the determination to follow after life that God has gifted to all! Having a determined faith is what gives victory over the barriers of life and fills in the chasm that is deep and wide. Looking past your circumstances and seeing the cause of Christ will bring you into His everlasting fulfillment of life forevermore. Go to your own Jerusalem and you will find that Calvary’s hill is empty and the tomb is clear… He is now praying for you. (Hebrews 7:25)

Dennis