Why We Need a Savior

 The reason we need a Savior is that we have all fallen short of God’s holy standards.  The good things we do on our own without Jesus amount to nothing. (John 15:1-5, Isiah 64:6) 

 

Psalm14

A psalm of David

Only fools say in their hearts,

“There is no God.”

They are corrupt, and their actions are evil;

not one of them does good!

The LORD looks down from heaven

on the entire human race;

he looks to see if anyone is truly wise,

if anyone seeks God.

But no, all have turned away;

all have become corrupt.

No one does good,

not a single one!

Will those who do evil never learn?

They eat up my people like bread

and wouldn’t think of praying to the LORD.

Terror will grip them,

for God is with those who obey him.

The wicked frustrate the plans of the oppressed,

but the LORD will protect his people.

Who will come from Mount Zion to rescue Israel?

When the LORD restores his people,

Jacob will shout with joy, and Israel will rejoice.

(Psalm 14 NLT) [1]

 

 “If we claim we have no sin, we are only fooling ourselves and not living in the truth.  But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness.  If we claim we have not sinned, we are calling God a liar and showing that his word has no place in our hearts.” (1John 1:8-10 NLT) [2]

So, we are saved by the Grace of God.  If we yield ourselves to Him, He will give us the ability to do His will and fulfill His purpose for our lives.

 

“God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God.  Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it.  For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.” (Ephesians 2:8-10 NLT) [3]

 

“For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.” (Philippians 4:13 NLT) [4]

 

This is the gospel, the good news, that there is hope for us, who are unworthy sinners, through Jesus Christ our Lord.  All praise and honor and glory be to Him!  Please accept Jesus as your personal Savior and Lord today.

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[1] https://biblehub.com/nlt/psalms/14.htm

[2] https://biblehub.com/nlt/1_john/1.htm 

[3] https://biblehub.com/nlt/ephesians/2.htm

[4] https://biblehub.com/nlt/philippians/4.htm