2 Timothy 2:8 Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead according to my gospel.
Romans 5:8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
Looking at our world today, it may be evident to some that the devil is winning. If he is, it’s a short victory because God will ultimately be victorious. There have always been those, however, who have wanted to take the word of God and teach it a little differently and interpret it incorrectly to lead people astray. This happens because people take words out of context or don’t read all of the Bible (just portions that they agree with). When it comes to understanding the Gospel of Christ, we must remember exactly who Jesus is and what He has done for us.
Before anything else, we need to remember who Jesus is. The scripture for today says he is of the seed of David. For Jews and all the world, this means he is the long awaited Messiah. Old Testament passages speak of Him sitting on the throne of David (Isaiah 9:6-7). Yes, He was a Jew; but he is also the Messiah. This means He is the one that was sent so that we can have forgiveness of sins. He was given for the whole world.
Some people say, 'Well, Jesus is just a good teacher.' He is, but he's more than that. He's our Savior, he's the promised Messiah. And, secondly, he was raised from the dead. The resurrection is the part that leads us to understand the good news. Think about it. How could He be raised from the dead unless he died? And if He died, why did He die? Jesus Christ died on the cross according to the Scripture; He shed His blood and was buried according to the Scriptures. He was raised again on the third day according to the Scriptures. Why? So all those who have faith in Him and what He did for them would have eternal life!
The gospel is that God offers forgiveness of sin and a home in heaven if we simply believe in Christ as our own Savior.
So, always remember who Jesus is. He’s not just a great moral teacher; He’s the Messiah, the one whom was raised from the dead, and the one who died in your place so that He could grant us an open door to live with God forever. Believe in Him today.
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This devotional has been adapted from the message, Remember This, preached by Pastor Dr. Doug Mann from 2 Timothy 2:8-19.
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Romans 5:8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
Looking at our world today, it may be evident to some that the devil is winning. If he is, it’s a short victory because God will ultimately be victorious. There have always been those, however, who have wanted to take the word of God and teach it a little differently and interpret it incorrectly to lead people astray. This happens because people take words out of context or don’t read all of the Bible (just portions that they agree with). When it comes to understanding the Gospel of Christ, we must remember exactly who Jesus is and what He has done for us.
Before anything else, we need to remember who Jesus is. The scripture for today says he is of the seed of David. For Jews and all the world, this means he is the long awaited Messiah. Old Testament passages speak of Him sitting on the throne of David (Isaiah 9:6-7). Yes, He was a Jew; but he is also the Messiah. This means He is the one that was sent so that we can have forgiveness of sins. He was given for the whole world.
Some people say, 'Well, Jesus is just a good teacher.' He is, but he's more than that. He's our Savior, he's the promised Messiah. And, secondly, he was raised from the dead. The resurrection is the part that leads us to understand the good news. Think about it. How could He be raised from the dead unless he died? And if He died, why did He die? Jesus Christ died on the cross according to the Scripture; He shed His blood and was buried according to the Scriptures. He was raised again on the third day according to the Scriptures. Why? So all those who have faith in Him and what He did for them would have eternal life!
The gospel is that God offers forgiveness of sin and a home in heaven if we simply believe in Christ as our own Savior.
So, always remember who Jesus is. He’s not just a great moral teacher; He’s the Messiah, the one whom was raised from the dead, and the one who died in your place so that He could grant us an open door to live with God forever. Believe in Him today.
If we can help you with this decision, please email us here.
This devotional has been adapted from the message, Remember This, preached by Pastor Dr. Doug Mann from 2 Timothy 2:8-19.
Click here for the complete message.
Click here if we can pray for you.