Salvation Assured

Nov. 12, 2018 Monday Message:

“God helps those who help themselves.” Do you believe it? It sounds right, doesn’t it? Barna Research Group found that 80% of Americans believe that saying came out of the Bible; but it is nowhere to be found in the Bible.

About 60% in the US believe that if a person is generally good, or does enough good things in their lifetime, they will earn a place in heaven. Thankfully, that’s not in the Bible either.

The Bible is quite clear that we are saved by grace through faith, and NOT through any works. That way no one can brag or take credit for their own salvation. Eph. 2:8-9

Salvation is a free gift. We have been redeemed by the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross, thereby paying the ransom for your sin, my sin, and the sin of the whole world. Because of what Jesus did we have assurance of salvation, something no other religion can offer.

So don’t waste your time trying to pile up more ‘heaven-points’ by doing more good works. Concentrate on making Jesus your Lord, Savior and Redeemer. He alone is the author of Salvation. And when you do serve, serve out of gratitude for what Jesus did for you. He made it possible for you to see heaven from the inside!

Norton Lawellin

Jesus in the City Fellowship meets next Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, 3249 30^th Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55406, 10:30 AM. Pastor Michael Pilla looks into Malachi.