All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23).

 

We inherited our sin from Adam and Eve. We live in a fallen world where men love darkness rather than light.

God will judge this wicked world once again, but the next time it will be by fire. Jesus compared the days of His return to the days of Noah. People weren't aware of the coming judgment because they were so focused on the things of this world, such as eating, drinking, and marriage. Also, Peter prophesied that skeptics would come in the last days and would mock the biblical teachings of creation, the Flood, and the coming judgment. We see these things happening now, and God always keeps His promises—judgment will come.

God has prepared for us another door to enter into His safety and escape the coming judgment.

Just like Noah’s family entered the Ark’s door to escape the physical destruction of the Flood, God has provided another “door” to save people from the coming eternal judgment. Jesus Christ said, “I am the door of the sheep” (John 10:7). Jesus, the Good Shepherd, is the door through which we must enter to be saved from our sin.

 

“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16)

 

The Son of God died to redeem man from his sins. Three days later, Jesus rose from the dead, showing that He held power over death and demonstrating God’s acceptance of Christ’s payment for sin.

God is holy and perfect in every way, He must judge sin. Take a moment and be honest with yourself. Each of us deserves to face God’s justice. We have broken His laws. Stop and examine your own heart. Have you lied, stolen, coveted, or failed to honor God as He deserves? On our own, each of us stands condemned to suffer eternally because of our rebellion. We need someone to save us from God’s wrath.

We cannot earn God’s forgiveness. Just as God did for Noah, He has provided a way for us and our families to escape the coming judgment. It is offered freely. It is through the sacrificial death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. We receive God’s forgiveness only through faith in what Christ has done. This means that we repent of our sins, trusting in Jesus and believing that He died for our sins and rose from the dead. In faith, we acknowledge our guilt before God and plead with our Creator to forgive us and save us from our sins.

 

“That if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.” (Romans 10:9)

 

Have you placed your faith in Christ alone to save you from your sins? If not turn from your sins (repent) and call out to God for His merciful forgiveness. Enter the door of salvation today.