The Wonder of Salvation

“For though I am free from all men, I have made myself a slave to all, so that I may win more. To the Jews I became as a Jew, so that I might win Jews; to those who are under the Law, as under the Law though not being myself under the Law, so that I might win those who are under the Law; to those who are without law, as without law, though not being without the law of God but under the law of Christ, so that I might win those who are without law. To the weak I became weak, that I might win the weak; I have become all things to all men, so that I may by all means save some. I do all things for the sake of the gospel, so that I may become a fellow partaker of it.

Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win. Everyone who competes in the games exercises self-control in all things. They then do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable. Therefore I run in such a way, as not without aim; I box in such a way, as not beating the air; but I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified.” 1 Corinthians 9:19-27

Christians use the word salvation so often and so casually that they fail to grasp its radical power and meaning. Nothing compares to the wonder of salvation. It is the single most significant event in the life of a person.

When you were saved, you were delivered from the dominion of death and given eternal life. Before salvation, man and God are separated, severed by sin and destined for an eternity of lostness and alienation. But a man saved from sin is made alive with the life of God. Death is conquered and the gift of eternal life bequeathed.

When you were saved, you were delivered from the dominion of Satan to the dominion of God. The unsaved person is held captive by Satan. It can be a pleasant captivity on earth, enjoying the lot of material prosperity; but death reveals the mastery of Satan. Christ is the divine deliverer.

When you were saved, you were delivered from meaninglessness to meaning. Life has purpose. You do all for Christ’s glory and Christ brings His wisdom, counsel, and power to bear in your daily duties and decisions. Both good and evil work to make you like Jesus.

Ponder the greatness of your salvation, and you will seldom neglect the opportunity to share Christ.

“...by the grace of God He might taste death for everyone.” Hebrews 2:9