God was in Christ reconciling the world unto Himself. He became the perfect sacrifice on the cross. He purchased us with His humanity so that we might be redeemed. At what cost it must have been, for the Lord God Almighty to humble Himself so that we might have life. What a contradiction that He who knew no sin took on a sin-prone fleshly robe (and yet without sin) so that our sins could be forgiven.
"He was in the world and the world was made by Him and that world knew Him not. He came unto His own and His own received Him not." (John 1:10-11)
The Word made flesh. (John 1:14)
God manifest in the flesh. (I Timothy 3:16)
Without the shedding of blood, there was to be no remission of sin. The only remedial atoning blood was that Holy undefiled blood of the Holy Ghost that was sacrificed freely, and yet, with agonizing torture, administered by the hands of fallen, unbelieving and religious fanatics. In their ignorance, and intent on crucifying the Lord of glory, the judicial system, at the conclusion of their proceeding had issued a verdict that stated, "I find no fault in Him."
The judge then proceeds to wash his hands as if soap and water were capable of removing him from any awareness of conscious guilt. Passing his authoritative power into the hands of a premeditative murderous multitude, who were more than willing to rid the earth of an alternative way of life, and, exposing their yokes of bondage. Being imposed by religious leaders upon men, the so-called shepherds feeding themselves, not caring for the sheep.
Today, self proclaiming shepherds, responsible for administering the gospel of Jesus Christ are fleecing the flock. Unfortunately, the sheep seem to be oblivious to the fact that they are being milked into poverty. That is the reason the Lord Himself carries us into His sheepfold. We were totally lost, and how! He found us and gave to us the gift of eternal life. It is up to us to accept the gift that God has so graciously provided.
How shall we escape if we neglect so great a salvation?
This salvation, being purchased not with silver or gold, but rather by One who is called the Lamb of God, whose innocent blood poured forth from the veins of the Holy Ghost on earth. In this case, the earth being the womb of mankind. This redemptive blood is the remedy for all sin, offered freely to everyone, including those sinning willfully in ignorance.
It is for this reason that whosoever will call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. The "whosoever" can receive redemption for their sins now. Even though our sins are as crimson, He will make them white as snow.
Yes, whosoever will call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. The name of JESUS. You will recall that the angel declared that the child’s name was to be JESUS.
"For He shall save His people from their sins." (Matthew 1:21-23) The Name of JESUS is above every other name in heaven and on earth. (Philippians 2:9)
Many descriptive title names have been advanced by the religious culture -- as if they were actual names. Such is not the case, because the are not names but rather descriptive titles. In this context, it does not matter how beautifully rendered they may be, or how eloquent they sound when stated. These are still not names.
Jacob of old wrestled all night with an angel. In so doing, Jacob was determined to obtain the angel's name. He stated, "I will not let you go until you bless me. Tell me your name." If one is desirous to be blessed from the top of your head to the soles of your feet, I urge you to embrace the name of Jesus. Your heart will burn within you as He talks to you and guides you into the path of righteousness.
The Lord of Glory's name is Jesus! (Acts 2:36) Peter (standing with the eleven) declared this same Jesus whom ye have crucified to be both Lord and Christ. The Alpha and Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the ending. (Revelation 1:8, 11)
He introduced Himself as being Jesus. The early believers went everywhere preaching Jesus. Unlike today. where YHWH with its inserted vowels are advanced as being God’s so called name, whereas in fact it is nothing other than the incommunicable name of a Hebrew God. If it be incommunicable, then why are so many running everywhere endeavouring to communicate that which is inconceivable. Good question!
Peace be in Jesus name! Stand in the offering plate.
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness
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