Inspiration

IF YOU DO SIN

 

1^st John 2:1-2: “My dear children, I write this to you so you will not sin. But, if anybody does sin, we have one who speaks to the Father in our defense-Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.”

 

John is reminding the believers to live a life worthy of a child of God. We are a new creation since we accepted Jesus as our Savior; therefore we should make every effort to live a sinless life.

 

However, if we do sin, John is reminding them that Jesus is our perpetual atoning sacrifice. It is He who will be with us on judgment day when all will be judged. When that day comes for you will you be ready? Will Jesus be your intermediary between you and God, or will you be standing alone to be judged on the merits of your life and whether or not you accepted Jesus as Savior when you had the chance?

 

You might say, ‘what chance, when did I have a chance?’ If you are reading this letter this is your chance to accept Jesus as your personal Savior; you have no excuse.

 

Read the Bible for your chance to have Jesus atone for your sins.