"The work of redemption was accomplished by Christ in His death on the cross, and has in view the payment of the price demanded by a holy God, for the deliverance of the believer from the bondage and burden of sin. In redemption the sinner is set free from his condemnation and slavery to sin."
~ John F. Walvoord
God loves us enough to redeem us of our sins. Because the life and plan God has for us is so much better than anything that we could plan ourselves, he wants us to follow him and ask for forgiveness.
“Come to me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I
will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle
and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy
and My burden is light.”
~ Matthew 11:28
Some people might deal with guilt, and feel like God could never forgive them or love them because of what they have done. But God is more than willing to forgive you, in fact, he is just waiting for you to ask for his love to come into your life.
“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive
us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
~ 1 John 1:9
Or maybe some people feel like after they are forgiven, they couldn't do much for God anyway. But after they accept new life in Christ, he changes them into a whole new person! It is truly amazing how God works.
“Therefore, 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
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