For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23
Sparkling Advent #3: The Gift of Eternal Life (Romans 6:23)
With Jesus, we receive so many gifts. We will dig a little deeper into several of those gifts with each post. However, we touched on the greatest of these gifts last time – eternal life.
“For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 6:23
Sin = Death
Sin yields death. It leads us down a path that may feel good here on earth but is headed directly to hell, and eternal separation from God. He is holy and our sin creates a chasm between us and Him. We cannot conquer our sin on our own because none of us is perfect.
“for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” Romans 3:23
“As it is written:
“None is righteous, no, not one;
no one understands;
no one seeks for God.All have turned aside; together they have become worthless;
no one does good,
not even one.” ” Romans 3:10-12
Connection Between Heaven and Earth
Yet, God made a way to bridge the gap between us that was created by our sin. That gap between heaven and earth is impossible for us, but nothing is impossible for God. He established Christ Jesus as the stairway between people and Himself.
“Then he said, “I tell you the truth, you will all see heaven open and the angels of God going up and down on the Son of Man, the one who is the stairway between heaven and earth.” “ John 1:51
God’s Gift of Eternal Life
Jesus even said that He is the Way!
“Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.” “ John 14:6
We come to God the Father through the staircase of Jesus, and He mends our broken relationships with God. He is the only way to heaven, and eternal life.
Free Gift
For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23
God’s gift to us is eternal life. It is free and we just need to accept it.
Action Step:
If you have already accepted God’s gift of eternal life, take some time today to think about what an amazing blessing and gift that is for us.
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Prayer:
Dear God, We are overwhelmed by the gift that we do not deserve. Eternal life in Your presence is more than we can imagine. Thank you for Jesus, the Way to You. In Jesus’ name, amen.
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