Scripture Reading: Isaiah 1:16-20
Any valid covenant ever made between God and man, was made on God's terms. We cannot "make deals" with God. When God makes a covenant. He establishes all the conditions. Agreement between God and man consists of man's acceptance of God's demands, not a compromise arranged through discussion. The only decision which rests with man is the choice of whether or not to submit to the will of God. We are not in a position to offer enticements or to barter with God.
How often have we heard well-intended believers relate how they have promised God that they would do this or that for Him, if He would only do this or that for them! And all too often the end of the story is said to be that God came through with His part of the "bargain", thus proving Himself deserving of the recipient's reciprocation.
When God spoke to iniquitous Judah regarding their waywardness. He said, "Come now, and let us reason together." This did not mean that there was to be a mediation process wherein two opposing viewpoints were to be considered and moderated. God was instructing His people and warning them of the consequences of further misbehavior. They were being told that they must be reasonable — to listen to reason and heed the words of their Holy God.
The instruction: "Wash you, make you clean; put away the evil of your doings from before mine eyes; cease to do evil."
The terms: "If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land: But if ye refuse and rebel, ye shall be devoured with the sword: FOR THE MOUTH OF THE LORD HATH SPOKEN IT."
No provision here for counter-discussion! God ordains, man accepts or rejects and is rewarded or punished accordingly. This principal of operation has never changed. But God's manner of dealing DOES change. And today He simply offers the free gift of His finished work, which we may accept or refuse. "The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life" (Rom. 6:23).
How God Saves Men
Believing Christ DIED, that’s HISTORY.
Believing Christ DIED for YOU SINS and Rose again that’s SALVATION.
Read Romans 1:16, Romans 10:9-10 and 1. Corinthians 15:1-4
Believing Christ DIED, that’s HISTORY.
Believing Christ DIED for YOU SINS and Rose again that’s SALVATION.
Read Romans 1:16, Romans 10:9-10 and 1. Corinthians 15:1-4
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