~ C + 0 = Salvation ~
This rather simple formula which is at the very heart of true salvation.
C = Christ ~ Jesus Christ is The Messiah, the Light of the world, God’s only begotten Son, and most important to us the only Savior for mankind—He alone can restore a right relationship between any human and God, the Father.
0 = Nothing ~ On the Cross of Calvary Jesus declared, “It is finished.” The work of salvation was complete! There is absolutely nothing you or I can do to add to His atoning work. In fact, this is one of the major defining differences between true Christianity and all other faiths. Man has no part in his salvation—Jesus did it all. This is a great stumbling block to man’s pride because we want to earn our salvation. To think we can add to His work on our behalf is not only the ultimate display of pride but also a huge insult to the Son of God.
Salvation = Everything ~ If you have salvation through the shed blood of Jesus Christ then you have everything you need that is ultimately important. Salvation includes the past, the present, and the future. Christians at some point in their past accepted the work of Christ on their behalf 2000+ years ago. Christians are experiencing present salvation as He is sanctifying you (literally setting you apart for Himself). Christians will experience salvation in the future when they receive their glorified body and be with Jesus Christ in paradise for eternity future.
Credit ~ The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association published a book entitled “Jesus + Nothing = Everything” which inspired this post. I have not read the book.
~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW blog.
