Jesus Christ “came into the world to save sinners” (I Timothy 1:15;). The 53rd chapter of Isaiah gives us a prophetic picture of Christ’s death, His scourging, His death in our place. It is through the death and resurrection of Jesus that our total depravity can be healed and we can be saved from the total depravity that came from the sin of Adam. Christ shed His Blood to atone for our sin and cleanse us from all sin. The Bible says, “The blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin” (I John 1:7; ). It is through the torture and death of Jesus in our place that we can be saved from the curse of sin, and have peace with God!
The Bible says,“Now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ” (Ephesians 2:13;).
“Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved” (Acts 4:12;).
In closing, remember these wise words from Dr. Tozer,
“It is doubtful whether any man can be saved who comes to Christ for His help but with no intention to obey Him” (“The Root of the Righteous,” p. 85).
The Lord Jesus Christ said, “Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you” (John 15:14; ).
Again the Lord Jesus Christ said, “Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able” (Luke 13:24;).And Christ also said, “Except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish” (Luke 13:5;).
