He Saves Us from Sin

Matthew 1:21

"She will bear a Son; and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins."

It cannot be stressed enough that Christ came to save us from sin, not only the penalty of sin. This requires us to realize that our problem is not just the wrath of God that burns justly against us but also our total inability to do that which is pleasing in God's sight. We are slaves to sin and we obey its demands so willingly. We are of the flesh, and those who are in the flesh cannot please God. But now, because we continue in His word, the truth has set us free (John 8:32)! Once we were slaves of sin, but now slaves of God (Romans 6:22)! Christ saves sinners that we may live in righteousness and please God forever. I pray your understanding of "being saved" grows deeper each day. God bless!