I've been thinking this week about the commonly held notion that "God loves everyone unconditionally." That statement makes me cringe. I guess I can understand why non-Christians might believe that, because they create their "god" according to their own desires, which oftentimes means a loving "god" who winks at sin. But I do not understand why Christians, who truly understand their salvation, would make such a statement. Before coming to faith in Christ, we were enemies of God and under his divine judgement (Romans 1). When we say that we have been "saved," we mean that we have been saved from the wrath of God.
Consider the idea that "God loves us all unconditionally" in light of the events of Holy Week. If this were true, there would be no need for the Perfect Sacrifice offered on our behalf. . .no need for the cross where God's wrath was poured out for the sins of the elect. . .no need for a Savior. . .no need for repentance - turning from sin to follow the Savior.
As you celebrate Resurection Sunday, if you are a Christian, reflect on the immeasurable love of Christ shown to you in atoning for your sin. If you you are not a Christian, I pray you will consider the eternal consequences of a life without Jesus as your Lord and Savior.
"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God. (John 3:16-18 ESV)
Note: This post is a re-do, since I accidentally deleted the post yesterday. ;)
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