Because You Are Sons

February 25

We live in a time when many believe that there are numerous ‘paths to heaven.’ It is felt by a significant number of people that any sincere seeker of truth will gain his eternal reward. This belief flies in the face of the basic tenet of Christianity, but we elect to embrace this position anyway because it is distressing to contemplate that anyone be turned into hell for his failure to accept Jesus as Savior.

But, indeed, this contradicts John 3:3 which states clearly, “Except a man be born again, he cannot see the Kingdom of Heaven,” and John 3:16 which presents the only plan of salvation, “God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whosoever believes in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life.”

We cannot allow our sentimental good intentions to deny a man the eternal salvation Jesus died to give him and the blessed assurance receiving Christ as Savior instills within a man’s heart in order that he not be required to confront the unpleasant alternative.

Galatians 4:6,7 presents a precious assurance that God desires all men have within their heart of hearts, “Because you are sons, God sent the Spirit of His Son into your hearts that calls out, ‘Abba, Father.’ You are no longer a slave but a son…and God has made you His heir.” This news is not mere doctrine; it is too good to keep to ourselves!