Gospel Reflections #762: To live as saved people

I John 3:1 "Consider how much the Father loves us. Consider how much the Father loves us, so much so that he calls us sons of God, and it is true. For the world has not known us, because it has not known the Father."

Do you know how much God loves us?

The plan of redemption is not merely a way to escape the penalty of law-breaking, but a way for sinners to be forgiven of their sins through redemption and ultimately accepted into heaven.

It is not given because of our deeds, but because of God's love.

We are saved because God loves those who have been redeemed by the blood of Christ.

This was demonstrated by the cross and resurrection of Jesus.

And although the world did not accept Jesus' sacrifice as our salvation, we were able to receive His salvation through the work of the Holy Spirit.

Therefore, we have the joy of salvation and God's love for us as heavenly light.

Those who have the light are guided to live like the light.

Our way of life is not to be saved by God, but to live as saved people, not to be loved by God, but to live because God loves us.

Where is your way of life oriented?

AUTHOR'S BIO: This Gospel Reflections page is written by Masae San, who resides in Hiroshima, Japan. Masae is a dedicated student of the Bible with a deep passion for the Gospel of Jesus Christ. She shares her daily reflections on Gospel perspectives to reach out to others and spread the message of God's true love through a Christ-centered approach. We are sharing her insights here so that you, too, can experience the joy that comes from knowing and understanding the true Gospel and the love of God through Jesus Christ.