“Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost.”
Titus 3:5
Salvation did not come to us because of any good deeds that we did or because we gained some merit. Indeed, one of the most difficult things for sinful man to accept is that salvation is a free gift of grace from God to those who simply believe on Christ as Saviour, those who believe that He died on the Cross to pay the price for our sins, and through believing on Him are given life everlasting.
We were not saved from our sins and brought into the family of God because of our good works, righteous deeds, important heritage, or exemplary behaviour. Nor are we excluded because of our wicked past, our unholy behaviour, due to an accident of birth, or because we are out of favour with God.
Our salvation is NOT because of the righteousness that we have done, but according to His mercy. We were washed clean the moment we were born again and were made a new creation in Christ by means of the Holy Spirit (whom He poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Saviour). Today, we beseech you to accept and embrace the gift of salvation. This is the first step to eternity. Remember, the kingdom of God is at hand.
Charge: Salvation is free. Are you saved?
Further Study: Romans 3:20, Galatians 2:16, Ephesians 2:4-6.
Stay blessed.
