Salvation, 16

~ Interesting Aspects Of The Blessings Of Salvation ~

Salvation is not a Reward for the Righteous.

It is an available Gift for those who understand their Guilt!

The Promise Of The Blessing (is in Scripture)  ~  “For when God made a promise to Abraham, because He could swear by no one greater, He swore by Himself, saying, ‘Surely blessing I will bless you, and multiplying I will multiply you’” (Hebrews 6:13-14).   

The Reception Of Blessing (is by faith)  ~  “Therefore know that only those who are of faith are sons of Abraham.  And the Scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, preached the gospel to Abraham beforehand, saying, ‘In you all the nations shall be blessed.’  So then those who are of faith are blessed with believing Abraham” (Galatians 3:7-9).  

The Path Of Blessing (is obedience)  ~  Jesus said, “If you love Me, keep My commandments” (John 14:15).  Jesus also said, “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.  Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.  Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.  Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled.  Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.  Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.  Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.  Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.  Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake” (Matthew 5:3-11).  

The Character Of Blessing (is spiritual)  ~  “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ” (Ephesians 1:3).  

The Outcome Of Blessing (is sanctification)  ~  “To you first, God, having raised up His Servant Jesus, sent Him to bless you, in turning away every one of you from your iniquities” (Acts 3:26). 

The Consummation Of Blessing (is at Christ’s return)  ~  “Looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ” (Titus 2:13-14).  Jesus said, ‘And behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to give to every one according to his work’” (Revelation 22:12).

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW

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