The Spirit alone gives eternal life. Human effort accomplishes nothing. John 6:63.
There are many people who will tell you they hope they have done enough to gain eternal life. They strive to be "good enough." Such statements show they do not understand the gospel!
Salvation and new life is a gift to be received. It is the work of God's Spirit in drawing us to Him and changing our hearts. It is the Spirit who lives in us to guide us to the life to which God has called us. Salvation is not a reward given to good people (which leads to boasting) it is a gift to sinful people.
Once you hear what this verse (and the many others that surround it) is proclaiming, it is liberating. You are set free from that treadmill of trying to earn salvation (an impossible task). You are a redeemed and transformed person.
Receive the gift. Stop trying to be good enough and experience the liberation and new life that comes from trusting Him to save you by His mercy and grace.
The Gift of God 6.22.21
The Spirit alone gives eternal life. Human effort accomplishes nothing. John 6:63.
There are many people who will tell you they hope they have done enough to gain eternal life. They strive to be "good enough." Such statements show they do not understand the gospel!
Salvation and new life is a gift to be received. It is the work of God's Spirit in drawing us to Him and changing our hearts. It is the Spirit who lives in us to guide us to the life to which God has called us. Salvation is not a reward given to good people (which leads to boasting) it is a gift to sinful people.
Once you hear what this verse (and the many others that surround it) is proclaiming, it is liberating. You are set free from that treadmill of trying to earn salvation (an impossible task). You are a redeemed and transformed person.
Receive the gift. Stop trying to be good enough and experience the liberation and new life that comes from trusting Him to save you by His mercy and grace.