JOHN 3:14-16; NUMBERS 21:4-9, John 3:14-16
- CONVERSION THROUGH THE CROSS THE CROSS OF CHRIST, OUR HUMILIATED SUBSTITUTE (John 3:14-16; Acts 3:19-23,26; James 5:15-16,19-20; Romans 10:1)
Jesus took our place and pain, hence, He was our Substitute who was humiliated for our sake. He was sinless, spotless, pure, but He suffered what we should have suffered. He took our place, and tasted all punishment and pain for us. He was tied to the pole and whipped with stripes that had sharp objects attached to them which tore at His flesh. By coming to Him, He will not reject, but pardon and show you mercy. He will convert you and change your life. He will transform, rejuvenate and renew your nature, and you will no longer do evil. He will make you a brand new man, woman, father, husband, wife, mother, etc.
John 3:14-16. The children of Israel could not help themselves, but God has a way out for them. There is no other way of forgiveness, only thought the name of Jesus. He is the only One who can save and change us.
There is no other name through which we can be saved, the Son of Man must be lifted up for salvation to come. Your good works cannot save you, your salvation and redemption is through Christ alone. Whosoever – in past century, this century, and the one to come – believes on Him will not perish. Jesus is the only Saviour. Some people think that when they pay their dues, and do some good works, they will be saved.
On the last day, we will go to heaven not because we have read the Bible, or the good works of our hands but because of the death of Jesus on the Cross. There is no other way or avenue to salvation. Embrace and look on to Him as your only Saviour, He will save you and you will not perish.
Mark 16:15-16
- 15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.
- 16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.
He will write your name in the Book of Life and you will have eternal life. Everyone who trusts in Him will live. He will heal you, blind eyes and deaf ears will open. Whatever it is you need in your life will be given to you. Then He will show you His mercy and goodness and your life will never be the same. But it is necessary that you come to Him as the people came to Moses. As you look up to Him, salvation will come to you.
