Saved by Faith

“For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross.” Colossians 1:19-20

These are the core truths of our faith. First, Jesus is fully God. Secondly, He made it possible for us to have peace with God through the sacrifice of His blood on the cross. When sin entered into man and into us, we became separated from God, who is completely holy. We had no means of being saved from a holy God’s wrath against sin. But God in His mercy, made a way for us to be forgiven and saved. He sent His one and only Son to take the form of man and shed His blood for us. We can now be fully reconciled to God, as He grants us peace through His own sacrifice.

Consider these truths. Also consider what they might mean for you. Apart from faith in these absolute truths we remain enemies of God and will suffer His wrath against sin. Belief in these truths and the God of these truths grants us salvation and redemption through His mercy.