Daily Bread - NOV/08/07
Romans 5:19 - For as by the disobedience of one man many were made sinners also then through the obedience of one shall many be made righteous.
Many people wonder: just how righteous has Jesus made us? The question may be answered by evaluating just how much of a sinner Adam's disobedience made man. Then once we recognize the real effect Adam's disobedience had then we can appreciate the consequences of the obedience of Jesus - which has even a greater effect for those who will hear and obey. Fundamental to salvation is that we believe in righteousness and receive the gift of righteousness (Romans 10:10; 5:21; 2 Corinthians 5:21). If we reject this so great a salvation then we reject the word of God that produces the faith for the miracle of righteousness. Paul further establishes the reality of the change that was brought into our lives in the next chapter by making known that just as we were the servants of sin we are now the servants of righteousness (Romans 6:17-19).
As Adam's disobedience opened up the floodgates of iniquity, the obedience of Christ opened up the floodgates of righteousness and brought an end of the tyrannical reign of sin for all those who are willing to obey. Men may choose to continue on in their sins but the fact remains that the opportunity to come into this so great a salvation is extended to all mankind. The redemptive blood of Jesus was poured out not for our sins only but also for the sins of the whole world (1 John 2:2). In choosing to accept the gift of righteousness that has been provided for us, the Holy Spirit comes into our lives to teach us how to live this life of righteousness. Every day we must give ourselves to learning and growing in the knowledge of God as He instructs us and leads us in the path of righteousness for His name's sake. Today let's make our calling and election sure (2 Peter 1:10). Two ways are set before us: the way of life or death. We may choose the realm in which Adam led all humanity or the realm into which Christ Jesus now leads. If you are willing to follow, you may be absolutely certain that no matter what happens the Holy Spirit will always continue to lead and to guide. We may all confidently say:
Jesus is my Savior.
The Holy Spirit is my helper and my guide.
The Almighty God is my Father and so I say I will remain here forever.
Be blessed,
Pastor Mark Spitsbergen
abidingplace.org
About Me
- Carol L
- San Diego area, California, United States
- I started this blog back in 2005, but in 2006 began dedicating it solely for the purpose of posting email messages called, Daily Bread, sent out Monday through Saturday by my pastor, Mark Spitsbergen. These daily emails contain fresh revelation that Mark gets from the Word of God by the Holy Spirit for that day for the church that God has called him to pastor, Abiding Place. 1 Peter 4:11 says, "If any man speak let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister let him do it as of the ability which God gives that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ to whom be praise and dominion forever and ever. Amen." Jesus Christ is the Way, the Truth, and the Life, (John 14:6), and He says, "The words that I speak to you are Spirit, and they are Life." (John 6:63). For the Word of God is quick (alive), and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. (Hebrews 4:12).
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