RESCUED

RESCUED

READ:
1 Corinthians 15:1-4, 20-25

Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ,
and you will be saved. -Acts 16:31

Manuel Gonzalez was the first rescue worker to reach the 33 miners trapped for 69 days in a Chilean mine explosion in 2010.  At great risk to his own life, he went underground more than 2,000 feet to bring the trapped men back to the surface.  The world watched in amazement as one by one each miner was rescued and transported to freedom.

The Bible tells us of an even more amazing rescue.  Because of Adam and Eve's disobedience, all of mankind is trapped in sin (Genesis 2:17; 3:6; Romans 5:12).  Unable to break free, everyone faces certain death-physically and eternally.  But God has provided a Rescuer-Jesus Christ, the Son of God.  Everyone who accepts the free gift of salvation offered through His death and resurrection is freed from sin's grip and its resulting death penalty (Romans 5:8-11; 10:9-11; Ephesians 2:1-10).

Jesus Christ is the "firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep" (1 Corinthians 15:20).  He was the first to be raised from the dead, never to die again.  Likewise, all will be given life who put their faith in Christ (Romans 8:11).

Are you still trapped in your sins?  Accept Jesus' gift of salvation and enjoy the freedom of life in Christ and eternity with Him (Acts 16:31; Ephesians 2:1; Colossians 2:13). - C.P. Hia

THINKING IT OVER
What keeps you from calling out to God for spiritual
rescue?  Do you fear that you are too bad for God's
grace?  Read and think about Romans 3:23-26.
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Through His cross, Jesus rescues and redeems.

INSIGHT
At the heart of the gospel is the atoning death and resurrection of Jesus.  "Christ died for our sins according to Scriptures" (1 Corinthians 15:3-4; cf. Matthew 1:21).  God validated His sacrifice for our sins by raising Him from the dead (Romans 4:24-25; 1 Corinthians 15:14-18).  The resurrection confirms the sufficiency and efficacy of His death (Romans 6:4-11; 1 Peter 3:21-22).

Have a blessed day.
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