Tag: Jesus saves

  • John 3:17

    “For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.” – John 3:17

    Jesus is emphasizing that His first coming was not for judgment, but for salvation. He was addressing the Jewish expectation of the Messiah.

    In context, He is speaking to Nicodemus. Nicodemus acknowledged Jesus as Rabbi, and in some sense even recognized Him as the Messiah. As a Jewish teacher, he knew the Scriptures spoke of the Messiah coming to judge the world but that refers to the second coming. Because they did not yet have the guidance of the Holy Spirit, they could not fully understand the Scriptures. Even the disciples asked the Lord, “Will You at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?” (Acts 1:6). Jesus answered that it was not for them to know the times or seasons the Father has set by His own authority. Instead, He clarified that His primary mission of his first coming and later, the mission they has to follow was not the political restoration of Israel or immediate judgment on the world, but salvation for the world.

    This purpose had been declared since the time of His coming

    The angel told Mary and Joseph: “He will save His people from their sins” (Matthew 1:21).

    The angels announced to the shepherds: “I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people” (Luke 2:10).

    John the Baptist declared: “Behold! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world” (John 1:29).

    Jesus’ first coming was to destroy sin through His death on the cross. He came to give life, to pay the penalty for our sins, to shine light into darkness, to restore what sin had stolen, and to reconcile humanity to the Father. His life and sacrifice declare to heaven and earth the great love of God for His creation.

    At the same time, He gives every person the freedom of choice. The reality is that we have all sinned, we are dead in trespasses, and without Christ we are already condemned (Ephesians 2:1–3). Yet Jesus made a way of escape. On the cross He declared, “It is finished” (John 19:30). The debt of sin was paid, and salvation is now freely offered to all who believe.

    This salvation is not limited to one nation or group. It is extended to the whole world. Every human being is made in the image of God (Genesis 1:27), and with Him “there is no partiality” (Romans 2:11).

    His invitation is open to all from then to till this day that whoever believes in His Son will receive forgiveness, new life, and reconciliation with God.

    Today, you have to make a choice, to believe to Jesus and receive the eternal life, or to reject Him and remain in condemnation.

  • John 3:6–7

    “That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Do not marvel that I said to you, ‘You must be born again.’” – John 3:6–7

    Birth is the beginning of life. Our first birth, through the flesh, makes us part of an earthly family. But Jesus is clear: “that which is born of the flesh is flesh.” The flesh here means our fallen human nature; corrupt, sinful, and weak. That we inherited through Adam’s sin, “sin entered the world, and death through sin, and thus death spread to all men” (Romans 5:12). By nature, we are born separated from God, with desires and inclinations that cannot please Him. “Those who are in the flesh cannot please God” (Romans 8:8).

    This is where we understand Jesus is teaching Nicodemus that no amount of human effort, law-keeping, or religion can make someone fit for God’s Kingdom. Human birth produces human life, but not spiritual life. That is why Jesus said, “Do not marvel that I said to you, ‘You must be born again.’”

    By our first birth, we were corrupt, shaped in sin. David said, “Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity, and in sin my mother conceived me” (Psalm 51:5). Because of this, a new birth is necessary. We must be made new creatures. “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new” (2 Corinthians 5:17).


    This new birth is not something we can achieve in our own strength. It is a work that only the Spirit of God can accomplish, changing us from the inside out. “As many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name: who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God” (John 1:12–13). It is God who put His Spirit within us to gave us a new heart that belongs to Him.

    By the Spirit’s work, we receive a new nature, new principles, new desires, and new aims. The Holy Spirit gives us the power to put off the old life of sin and walk in righteousness. But those who are born of the Spirit bear fruit that cannot come from the flesh: “lBut the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. And those who are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. (Galatians 5:22–24)

    And this explains why the world often cannot understand believers. “The natural man does not receive the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; nor can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned” (1 Corinthians 2:14). Those still in the flesh cannot comprehend the life of the Spirit, because spiritual rebirth is something only God can give.

    The Spirit not only makes us new but also seals us. “In Him you also trusted, after you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation; in whom also, having believed, you were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise, who is the guarantee of our inheritance” (Ephesians 1:13–14). The Spirit assures us we belong to God, strengthens us in our weakness (Romans 8:26), transforms us into the image of Christ (2 Corinthians 3:18), and guides us into all truth (John 16:13).

    So Jesus’ words to Nicodemus remain urgent for us today!! “That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit… You must be born again.” The flesh we have cannot inherit God’s Kingdom. Only through the baptism of the Holy Spirit’s bring new birth that we become children of God and enter into His Kingdom.

  • John 3:5

    “Jesus answered, ‘Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.’” – John 3:5

    Do you understand that the Kingdom of God is a nation? A nation that does not belong here on earth. “My kingdom is not of this world” (John 18:36). It is the most powerful Kingdom, and no one can subdue it. “And the God of heaven will set up a kingdom which shall never be destroyed” (Daniel 2:44).

    And just like every nation has laws that govern it, so does the Kingdom of God. Because it is a Kingdom, it has a King who rules over it: “For the Lord is our Judge, the Lord is our Lawgiver, the Lord is our King; He will save us” (Isaiah 33:22). Anyone who desires to enter must follow the requirement given by the King.

    That’s why Nicodemus was so shocked when Jesus told him he must be born of water and the Spirit before he could enter. “How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter a second time into his mother’s womb and be born?” (John 3:4).

    But Paul explains, “For the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit” (Romans 14:17). Nicodemus knew that “water” was connected to purification and cleansing from uncleanness: “He shall wash his body in water, and afterward he shall come into the camp” (Leviticus 14:8). God even promised through Ezekiel, “Then I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you shall be clean… I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes” (Ezekiel 36:25–27).

    Now we understand that when Jesus spoke of “water,” He wasn’t pointing only to water baptism, but to what baptism signifies. It signifies our union with Him in His death and resurrection. As Paul says, “Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life” (Romans 6:4).

    But Jesus didn’t stop there. He also said we must be born of the Spirit. “That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit” (John 3:6). Paul reminds us that without the Spirit, “you are not His” (Romans 8:9). But with the Spirit, we are sealed: “You were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise, who is the guarantee of our inheritance” (Ephesians 1:13–14).

    The Spirit transforms us into the image of Christ (2 Corinthians 3:18), helps us in our weakness (Romans 8:26), and empowers us to overcome the flesh (Galatians 5:16).

    So if you truly desire to enter the Kingdom of God, you must believe in Jesus and follow the path He showed us: “When He had been baptized, Jesus came up immediately from the water; and behold, the heavens were opened to Him, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting upon Him” (Matthew 3:16).

    So here’s the question: Have you been born of water and the Spirit? Jesus said, “Unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God” (John 3:5).

    Today is the day of salvation. Do not harden your heart! Give your life to Jesus, and be with in His Kingdom that reign in righteousness.

  • Deuteronomy 3:22

    “Do not be afraid of them; the Lord your God himself will fight for you.” — Deuteronomy 3:22

    The book of Deuteronomy is often called the “second law” or the “re-teaching of the law.” The first generation of Israelites who left Egypt had died in the wilderness because of their disobedience and lack of faith. Now, a new generation stood at the edge of the Promised Land. Many of them had been very young during the Exodus, and some had not even been born yet, so they needed to hear God’s law and covenant promises again. That is why Moses stood before them, reminding them of all the commandments, statutes, and instructions from God. By His mercy, they were now being granted the opportunity to enter the land under the leadership of Joshua.

    God told Moses that his time was nearly over and that he would not cross into the land. Instead, Joshua was chosen to lead the people forward, to face the nations who inhabited the land; strong and powerful armies of giants and fortified cities, and cultures steeped in idolatry and witchcraft and to divide the land as their inheritance. The responsibility laid on Joshua was heavy, but Moses reminded him not to be afraid. The same God who had carried Israel out of Egypt, parted the Red Sea, and provided for them in the wilderness would continue to fight their battles.

    This assurance we can hear again through Apostle Paul’s words to Timothy: “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind” (2 Timothy 1:7). Joshua fought physical battles as he led Israel into the Promised Land, and Timothy fought spiritual battles as he led the church in his generation. Both remind us today that when we step onto the battlefield of our own lives, we can do so with confidence, because the outcome rests in God’s hands, not ours. In the same way, we are called to stand with God, to obey His commands, and to trust His plans even when they seem impossible. And again, the burden of the outcome is not ours alone.

    Jesus has already fought and won the greatest battle for us. He rescued us, taught us, died for us, rose again for us, and sent His Spirit to dwell within us. That Spirit still strengthens us to resist the flesh and overcome the works of the enemy. And if the Spirit within us is greater than the spirit of the world, then why should we fear? The Lord our God fights for us.

  • Hosea 6:6

    “For I desire mercy and not sacrifice, and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.” – Hosea 6:6

    Jesus often used this verse to respond to the Pharisees’ criticism, whether it was for eating with tax collectors or allowing a weeping woman to anoint His feet.

    The Pharisees and scribes were teachers of the Law, often teaching in the synagogues. They were known for their strict observance of purity laws, tithing, and Sabbath rules. But they were not the same as the priests. Priests came from the tribe of Levi, chosen by God to perform priestly duties in the Temple. Pharisees, however, came mostly from non-priestly classes. Anyone could become one, like the Apostle Paul from the tribe of Benjamin.

    Over time, the Pharisees became bound to legalism; believing that being right with God came through keeping their own rituals and traditions. But this missed the pupose of the Law. God gave His commandments out of mercy, to teach us how to live before Him and love one another. Sacrifices and offerings were meant to be expressions of love for God and a way to reconcile with Him.

    That’s why church attendance, good works, or being raised in a Christian home doesn’t guarantee salvation. If our focus is on our own standards rather than what Jesus accomplished on the cross, we fall away from God’s grace.

    Because God, rich in mercy, sent Jesus as the propitiation for our sins, to satisfy His wrath and bring us back to Him.

    So today, lay down empty religion or your own standard how to be receive salvation. Come to Jesus with a repentant heart. Receive His grace. Pursue knowing Him personally and build a relationship with Jesus. Because He doesn’t just want your works. He wants your heart!

  • Numbers 15:15

    “One ordinance shall be for you of the assembly and for the stranger who dwells with you, an ordinance forever throughout your generations; as you are, so shall the stranger be before the Lord.” – Numbers 15:15

    This verse silences the idea that God hates other nations or only cares for Israel. It also corrects the misunderstanding in some forms of replacement theology “that Gentile Christians have replaced Israel.” God shows no partiality. He made it clear: one ordinance for all.

    We are called to live in love and harmony with one another, remembering that every person is created in His image and likeness. God never turns away anyone who believes in Him with a repentant heart.

    Just like Rahab, a Gentile and a harlot, who entered the Promised Land through faith. Or Ruth, who forsook her people to follow Naomi, her God, and His ways. These women prove that God’s grace reaches far beyond national, cultural, or personal barriers.

    Now revealed fully in our Lord Jesus, there is no Jew or Gentile, no distinction of skin color, no favoritism, no exceptions. We all come to the Father through one way, “one ordinance” and that is through the Lord Jesus Christ. There are no multiple paths to heaven. Only through the Door, who is the Lord Jesus.

    Only His sacrifice on the cross satisfied the wrath of God. Only through His blood can we obtain forgiveness. Through Him, we are given the power to become children of God. Through the Lord Jesus, grace is available to everyone who believes.

    Do not be deceived—only Jesus saves.

  • Amos 5:14

    “Seek good and not evil, that you may live; so the Lord God of hosts will be with you, as you have spoken.” – Amos 5:14

    Are you tired of the darkness around you? You don’t know how to get out from that darkness? It feels like there’s no way out.

    I am not ashamed of my dark background. My dad was in the cartel. He was selling drugs. I saw how dark our life became because of it. While people around me said it was cool. Because we had money and connections to a darker world.

    But what they didn’t see what I saw. They didn’t see my own father being badly beaten by the police. They didn’t see him living in fear, always hiding, afraid of being caught. They didn’t see how that life left his family in constant uncertainty and darkness.

    There was no peace in that kind of life. Eating, sleeping, even using the bathroom. At any moment, the police could be banging at our door.

    I used to envy families who lived righteously. Parents who chose to live right, They didn’t have much, But they had peace. A quiet life. A life that was safe. That’s the kind of life I wanted.

    My dad chose the path he did because he didn’t know the Lord.
    He didn’t seek good. He didn’t know there was a way out of that dark, unpeaceful life. But today, he is so grateful and blessed knowing that we, his children, are living differently from him.

    That we chose a different path. That we seek good, not evil. That’s where my heart was seeking. And it was there that I and my entire family were found by Jesus.

    Jesus gave us hope. He made us realize that there is a way out. That peaceful life is not far. We can start a brand-new life again.

    If you’re in the same situation, I’m telling you right now: There is a way out. There is an end to that darkness. You have the power to make a different choice, to leave that life behind.

    But you have to take the first step. To seek good means to seek change- a different life. You need to be “willingly” stepping out of that darkness. You are desperate to seek good and Jesus will meet you there. He’s waiting to lead you out of the darkness. And His ready to start a brand new life with you.