Act Like Men: Integrity

I was accused on one occasion of being out of date by one hundred years. I was offended! I had made every effort to be out of date by two thousand years! I have no new understanding. I have no novel interpretation. I have but the Word of God, given through the Apostles and the prophets of old as the Holy Spirit guided them. Thus it shall ever be.

Now, the message of the Word is just as simple as it ever was. Man has been ruined by the fall and is under sentence of death. God sent His Son to give His life as a sacrifice in the place of fallen man. Jesus, the Son of God was crucified, buried and raised from the dead. He ascended into the heavens where He is seated at the right hand of the Father. Now, He offers to all people grace and mercy—grace to cleanse us from all sin and mercy to receive us into God’s divine family. Jesus calls all who will heed His call to life. The message of God is summarised in this manner. “If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved” [ROMANS 10:9, 10].

The offer of life is strengthened through citing the Prophet Joel when God promises, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved” [ROMANS 10:13].

Jesus called the religious leaders of His day to receive life. He cautioned them, “Do not judge by appearances, but judge with right judgment” [JOHN 7:24]. The offer stands to this day. If you are willing, receive Christ as Master over your life. Accept the grace God now offers. Accept His gracious offer and come to life. Amen.