Christ Came To Save Sinners

-October 23, 2024-

Good morning beloved, happy Wednesday,

“This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief.”

(1 Timothy 1:15).

At a particular time in our lives, we came to receive Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior. We had to acknowledge that we were sinners and believe in Jesus.

Romans 3:23 clearly states, “All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” Paul also wrote, “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Once we get saved all our sins are forgiven, past, present, and future.

We are now sinners saved by grace. There is no greater position or privilege in the universe. Paul considered himself the chief of sinners, the worst of the worst. He also spoke of himself as, “least of the apostles (1 Corinthians 15:9); and “less than the the least of all saints“ (Ephesians 3:8).

We should never forget where we came from (sinners on our way to hell), and where we are as saints of God bound for heaven. This motivated Paul to preach the glorious gospel of Christ, and should motivate us also.

Jesus came to save sinners. He said in Luke 19:10, “For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.” Only sinners can appreciate sins forgiven.

James M. Gray penned the wonderful hymn entitled, “Only a Sinner.” He wrote, “Naught I have gotten but what I received; Grace hath bestowed it since I have believed; Boasting excluded, pride I abase; I’m only a sinner saved by grace! Once I was foolish, and sin ruled my heart, causing my footsteps from God to depart; Jesus hath found me, so happy my case; I’m only a sinner saved by grace! Tears unavailing, no merit had I; Mercy had saved me, or else I must die; sin had alarmed me, fearing God’s face; But now I’m a sinner saved by grace! Suffer a sinner whose heart overflows, loving His Saviour to tell what he knows; Once more to tell it would I embrace—I’m only a sinner saved by grace!” The refrain says, “Only a sinner saved by grace! This is my story, to God be the glory—I’m only a sinner saved by grace.”

Let us rejoice that our sins are forgiven and reach out to those who are lost and unforgiven. Have a blessed day in every way. Stay safe and healthy.

Great sinners need a great Savior to provide a great forgiveness.

Dean