While He was on earth, Jesus taught many things and made many statements about the Kingdom of Heaven. Jesus said He came to earth to fulfill the law and the prophets. The law was given by God and the prophets foretold many things about the life of Jesus. Jesus came to save the world because humans failed to do what was pleasing to God. Fortunately, God did not abandon us to our rebellious ways but continued to love us and, through Jesus, made a way for us to be restored to life with Him.
God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son. Anyone who believes in him will not die but will have eternal life. God did not send his Son into the world to judge the world. He sent his Son to save the world through him. (John 3:16-17 NIRV)
The law of our country sets penalties for whatever law is violated and we are sentenced according to the punishment laid out. God set death as the penalty for violation of His laws to ensure that sin would never enter the paradise of God. Jesus came into the world in human flesh and lived a life that never violated the laws of God. On the cross, Jesus paid the debt for all human sin so that those who believe in Him could be free from the penalty of eternal death.
God was well pleased with Jesus’ righteous living and accepted His death as a substitute for our death. This exchange is guaranteed for those who believe on the finished work of Jesus, repent of wrongdoing, turn away from sin, and follow the ways of Christ. When we give our will and life over to the care of God, we become His precious children and have an inheritance forever in the Kingdom of God.
For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light (for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth) and find out what pleases the Lord. (Ephesians 5:8-10 NIV)
Prayer: Lord Jesus, Thank You for all You have done for me. I repent of my rebellious ways and desire to live my life according to God’s laws. Please help me! Amen
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