The Objectivity of the Gospel

I said that there would be a second post coming today. So here it is. I want to talk about the objectivity of the gospel. We must understand that the facts of the gospel are what save us. What I mean is that we can have many different experiences, emotions, and thoughts and not understand the gospel. There is one truth or one event that supersedes all human experience; the gospel. See, gospel means "good news." If you pick up a newspaper, it will tell you of actual events that took place in a real place in real time. So it is with the good news of Jesus Christ. That in a real place, that is Jerusalem(actually it was outside of the city) Jesus Christ the God-Man was crucified on a Roman cross. He was afflicted and beaten beyond recognition. The prophet Isaiah tells us he didn't even look human (Isa. 52:14). While he hung there on the cross, we know that the Father turned his face away, forsook his son, and put the just punishment that you and I deserve on him. Jesus then laid down his own life and said "it is finished." What was finished? The work of redemption that God had planned before the foundation of the world. We know that darkness covered the earth for about 3 hours and that the veil in the temple ripped into two pieces from top to bottom. There is so much more that could be said about all of this.

But there is more........
Jesus died. He was buried. But, he triumphantly rose again! He conquered death! Without the cross, there is no forgiveness of sin. Without the resurrection, there is no eternal life for sinners. Without all of this, there is a place called hell that would have awaited every child of Adam. But thanks be to God! If we put our faith in this good news, we will be forgiven and clothed in the righteousness of Christ. We will be justified. I am so thankful that God justifies the wicked!(Romans 4:5)

So, don't rely on your goodness or your emotions or how well you are doing in your sanctification. If you are trusting in the gospel, your debt has been taken care of. It is paid in full. Wouldn't you like to rest in this truth?! Christian, stop working to earn God's favor. His favor is with his Son! Hide yourself in Him!

Seth
Soli Deo Gloria!