Saturday, April 7, 2012

Jesus' death and resurrection

For since our friendship with God was restored by the death of his Son while we were still his enemies, we will certainly be saved through the life of his Son. (Romans 5:10 NLT) I have read many times this verse, but never realized the dual effect of Jesus's death and resurrection on me. I always believed that through Jesus's death on the cross and resurrection I am saved from eternal death. But now I can clearly see the two step process. Jesus's death on the cross washed away my sins and made me righteous with God the Father, restore friendship from the enemity. Step 2 - Jesus' resurrection saves me from the eternal fire, which would happen in the final judgement (Revelation)