The BIG Picture (Shorts)

V.25 highlights 2-crucial factors for our salvation: The death of Christ, which atones for our sins. The resurrection of Christ, guaranteeing our own resurrection and eternal life with God. Christ's resurrection was the vindication of God’s acceptance of the sacrifice for our sins. His resurrection brought about the reality of our justification before God. God raised Jesus as a preview of all those who follow Him. When we are raised from the dead, we will appear before God, wholly accepted in His sight. The resurrection is the assurance that Jesus has fully settled our debt with God. Without his resurrection, we would not know whether our account was paid in full. However, because Jesus lives, it will be fully evident, upon meeting God, that we have been justified. The sure proof of our salvation lies in our complete acceptance by God. He accepted the resurrection of Jesus and He accepts our resurrection. Jesus represents us in every respect, and God is satisfied with Him and us fu...

If you have heard and responded in faith to the grace gospel, the penalty of your "sin" (not "sins") has been completely removed. By believing in the grace gospel, you are saved for eternity and your sin have been nailed to the cross of Christ. The Bible states that the penalty of sin is death, but because you have placed your faith in Christ, you are forgiven, the penalty is removed, and you are acquitted spiritually unto eternal life. While God's salvation has resolved the issue of "sin" that separates people from God, the "sins" of individuals still exist, still have consequences, and must still be dealt with. These consequences are not God's punishment or judgment, as those were emptied out upon Christ, but are the natural sowing and reaping results of past actions and abuse. These consequences affect one's circumstances and people around them, and it's these that individuals feel they are paying the price for currently. _____...