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Why do we need a Saviour?

By Curt Deschambeau at 04/18/07 10:49

When Adam fell (falling from a spiritual union with God to now an earthly being) he became earthy (of the earth).

Man, now in his fallen state, having now his intellect reigning instead of his spirit, (his spirit now lusting or desiring to do that which is forbidden James 4:5) puts his trust in the things of the world (man, medicine, ideas, government helps, etc.) which could never save a man's soul. It is temporary help which does not mend the root problem, which is sin.

But, when a man says, "God save me, I have had enough", he totally abandons the world's help and trusts solely in his Saviour Jesus Christ even unto death. John 3:16

Thy sins are forgiven - Luke 7:48-50

Thank God Jesus came to save the sinner!

When we, who are of the common people, the whores, drunkards, publicans, etc., hear the words of Jesus, we fall at His feet and worship Him because of our state.

Thy faith has saved thee...go in peace (to join)

Peace:

• A state of national tranquility
• Exemption from the rage and havoc of war
• The tranquil state of a soul assured of its salvation through Christ,and so fearing nothing from God and content with its earthly lot, of whatsoever sort that is

If your hand offends thee, cut it off?

When Jesus talked about plucking out your own eye or cutting off your hand or foot in Matthew 18, he was not talking about actually performing that gruesome act. Instead, he was saying if someone in your assembly (i.e., congregation, church, etc.) causes someone who is small in number, size, or quantity (figuratively; dignity) to be offended in Him, you should cast that person out of your assembly; that the rest of you do not perish because of that ONE person.

If Jesus was so grieved and hurt about one of His own doing that to a little one, you better take heed for your own salvation.