FRIDAY April 26, 2024

Mankind’s Need for Salvation

And you He made alive, who were dead in trespasses and sins, in which you once walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit who now works in the sons of disobedience, among whom also we all once conducted ourselves in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, just as the others.
Ephesians 2:1-3

What is man’s salvation? The need for mankind’s salvation is seen in the first few verses of Ephesians 2. First, we review our past life in the context of the Scriptures which describes our spiritual condition––dead in trespasses and sins (Ephesians 2:1). We must take note that the translators placed made alive, but that is not addressed until verse 5.

Second, Ephesians 2:2-3 helps us to see our lost state without Christ and our need for a Savior. Before Christ, in times past, you were in spiritual darkness, living a sinful life––dead in your sin. Before you came to Christ, you were a transgressor––a sinner. You willfully sinned and enjoyed sin. As a sinner, you were in darkness and followed the flow of this evil world. By nature, we were children of wrath––facing the righteous judgment of God. Every one of us has committed sins; none are without sin.

In fact, the moment a child is born from their mother’s womb, and their first breath is taken, they are born in sin. They are spiritually dead. Sin separates us from God. In our conscience, we experience guilt and shame. The Holy Spirit brings conviction to our hearts, and we become aware that we are sinners separated from a holy God.

It is not until we become regenerated––born again, having a spiritual birth––that we are made alive. The question is, are you still dead in your trespasses and sin? You have to deal with your sin. In sincerity, repent and confess your sin before God. Seek the Savior, Jesus. When He comes into your life, you can be made alive––a brand new person.

“...I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God”... “That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.”
~John 3:3, 6~

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