Introduction

Good morning, dear friends. I am so glad you have chosen to join us today, to find yourself in the presence of God and His people. We gather here, not as perfect beings, but as individuals who are loved by a perfect God. We come before Him, not with a claim of righteousness, but with hearts open to His grace. Today, we find ourselves in the book of Isaiah, a book filled with both warnings and promises, judgments and redemption.

Isaiah 1:18 says,

"Come now, let's settle this," says the LORD. "Though your sins are like scarlet, I will make them as white as snow. Though they are red like crimson, I will make them as white as wool."

In this verse, we hear the voice of God, calling us into a conversation, inviting us to reconciliation, offering us a transformation that only He can give. It is a verse that reminds us of the journey we are on, the journey from sin to salvation, from guilt to grace, from brokenness to wholeness.

Max Lucado once wrote, "Though the Bible was written over sixteen centuries by at least forty authors, it has one central theme--salvation through faith in Christ." Salvation is something we’re going to be discussing.

We will be focusing on three main points today: Salvation through the Savior, Sanctification from Sin, and Strength in the Sacrifice. Each point leads us closer to understanding the depth of God's love for us, the magnitude of His sacrifice, and the transformation He offers each one of us.

Let us pray.

Father God, we come before you today, not as we should be, but as we are. We are sinners in need of Your grace, broken vessels in need of Your healing. As we open Your Word today, we ask that You would open our hearts. Help us to understand the depth of Your love for us, the magnitude of Your sacrifice, and the transformation You offer each one of us. In Jesus' name, we pray, amen.

Let’s get started!

Salvation through the Savior

In the heart of the book of Isaiah, we find a God who is not distant or detached, but one who is intimately involved in the lives of His people. He is a God who sees our sin, our rebellion, our failures, and yet, He does not turn away. Instead, He extends an invitation. "Come now, let's settle this," He says. This is not a command, but an invitation. An invitation to step out of our sin and into His salvation.

We often think of salvation as something we achieve: We think if we can just be good enough, do enough, pray enough, then maybe we can earn our salvation. But the truth is, our salvation is not something we can earn. It is a gift. A gift given to us by a loving God who saw our sin, our brokenness, our need, and chose to step into our world to save us.

This is the heart of the gospel message: God saw our sin and sent His Son, Jesus, to take our place. Jesus, who was without sin, took on our sin, our punishment, our death, so that we could have life. This is the great exchange. Our sin for His righteousness. Our death for His life. Our brokenness for His wholeness.

This exchange is not automatic: It is not something that happens without our participation. We must accept the gift. We must acknowledge our sin, our need for a Savior, and choose to accept the salvation that is offered to us. This is the first step in our transformation. The step from sin to salvation.

The invitation is extended to all, but not all will accept: Some will choose to remain in their sin, to reject the gift of salvation. But for those who accept, for those who step out of their sin and into His salvation, there is a transformation that takes place. A transformation that is not just about escaping punishment, but about becoming who we were created to be.

When we accept the gift of salvation: We are not just saved from something, we are saved for something. We are saved for a relationship with our Creator. We are saved for a life of purpose and meaning. We are saved for a future hope and an eternal destiny.

This is the beauty of the gospel message: It is not just about escaping hell and gaining heaven. It is about being restored to a right relationship with our Creator. It is about becoming who we were created to be. It is about living a life of purpose and meaning. And it all starts with an invitation. "Come now, let's settle this," says the Lord. An invitation to step out of our sin and into His salvation. An invitation to be transformed by the power of His love. An invitation to become who we were created to be.

Sanctification from Sin

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