+DEV+ By Grace: A Great Savior [27 of 27]

Date: April 15, 2013 12:57 AM
Topic: +DEV+  By Grace: A Great Savior [27 of 27]

By Grace: A Great Savior [27 of 27]

"All of us have become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags; we all shrivel up like a leaf, and like the wind our sins sweep us away." (Isaiah 64:6)
Scripture Focus: Isaiah 64:1-12; Romans 3:9-26

A recent George Barna poll revealed that a great preponderance of evangelical Christians believe that people are basically good. Of course, that sentiment is popular because it is non-controversial. Everyone can agree to it! Well, not everyone. God's Word is diametrically opposed to the notion of man's basic goodness. Over and over in Scripture we read who our Creator says we are. Look at Psalms 5:9, 10:7, 14:1-3, 36:1, 90:5-6 and 140:3. Even our Lord calls His own disciples "evil" in Matthew 7:11!

Think about it. If people are "good," they don't need a Savior. If people are "basically good" they don't need much of a Savior. But if you and I are evil, and not "good" at all, we need a great Savior! In other words, the greater the need, the greater the salvation. The greater the glory of God! Jesus spoke to a certain ruler in Luke 18:19, "Why do you call me good?" Jesus answered. "No one is good -  except God alone." Will we believe Jesus and His Word, or will we continue to flatter ourselves?

Insight: Most wrong-headed theology is caused by a wrongful "anthropology." Know who you are; you'll understand more what God has done for you in Christ.




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