(8) But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
(9) Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him.
(10) For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life.
WHAT GREATER LOVE IS THIS?
(8) But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Brethren, our Father gave his assurance of affection to humanity by giving his only son, Christ our Lord and Savior that whosoever believes in him should not perish but have everlasting life. (John 3:16); in the past, when humanity was in bondage of iniquities inherited through lineage of Adam and Eve in the garden of Eden; our Father, showed his love towards humanity, sent Jesus Christ to planet earth as a sacrificial lamb to be slaughtered to take away generational curses and iniquities that was brought upon by disobedience of Adam and Eve in the garden of Eden; (Genesis chapter 3). what greater love of our Father that he will ignore all our shortcomings and still pardon our iniquities through the sufferings, death and resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, (John 15:13); therefore, (i) let us be aware of how much our Father loves us; (ii) try to love him back, for he shows his greater love everyday by his goodness and mercies that endures forever; (iii) do our best to love, care for one another as ourselves; (iv) love him by obedience of his words; for, Jesus said, if ye love me keep my words. (John 14:15).
(9) Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him. Brethren, now that we are proven to be just and in good standing with our Father through the shed blood of Jesus Christ on cross of Calvary, we have good reasons to believe that we no longer face extreme anger and condemnation of our Father, but rather we are beloved greatly to enjoy his grace freely, receive salvation through faith in Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior and life everlasting; therefore, let us count ourselves blessed in all areas of our lives, through the sacred blood of Jesus Christ, and are pacified forevermore, we no longer bear generations curses of Adam and Eve, but have grace, peace and worthy to be joint heirs with Jesus Christ in eternal glory.
(10) For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life. Brethren, in this verse, Apostle Paul is saying that though we became our Father's own enemies through disobedience of his words but through the blood of Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior, we are no longer his enemies but rather friends with him and he seeks to be more closer in fellowship with us everyday, today, what can we do to get closer to him? All we have to do is to turn away from paths of unrighteousness, receive Jesus Christ into our hearts as Lord and Savior, get baptized into the faith of his righteousness, welcome the resurrection power of the Holy Spirit into our hearts, allow transformation process to take control, walk in holiness, follow peace with all men without which no man shall come closer to him. (Hebrew 12:14).
FRUITS OF THOUGHTS:
Brethren, because of what Christ did for humanity, our Father does not dwell on our ungodliness any longer, rather he is seeking to envelope us with his love, save our souls from condemnation of the enemy into life everlasting; therefore he expects humanity that know more about his love and grace, to go into the world and spread the gospel of truth, enlighten eyes of others who are still in darkness, to come into his marvelous light of redemption, receive salvation, grace freely, peace and eternity; brethren, we are Christ representatives on earth, to carry on his ministry of saving souls to eternity; therefore, let us have peace among ourselves as one body of Christ, with a common goal, that someday we will achieve our goal, and humanity will come under Jesus Christ, and together we will all belong to our Father the creator of all things forever and evermore.
CONCLUSION:
Brethren, in today's lesson, we can see how our Father loves humanity so much, in that, while we were yet sinners, he had mercy upon us and Christ died for our sins; also, our Father displayed his love toward Adam and Eve in the garden of Eden, right after they disobeyed his words by eating forbidden fruit in the garden of Eden, though he was angry with them for their disobedience, he still had mercy and love for them, made coats of skins, clothed their nakedness.(Genesis 3:21); what greater love is this? therefore, let us not get deceived by lies of the enemy that we are hated of the Father, for our transgressions, we are not hated, but rather loved greatly by him, we have to walk in godliness; let us also be aware that our Father does not condone ungodly behaviors because he is a holy Father, (1 Peter 1:16); therefore, let us walk in faith through the righteousness of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ; let us come unto him with all our labors and heavy laden and receive rest for our souls forever and evermore. There is no worries, fears or condemnations in Christ Jesus! Amen and amen!
QUOTE OF THE DAY:
(KJV.) 2 John 1:3 Grace be with you, mercy, and peace, from God the Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love.
Amen, in truth and in love.
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