John’s Gospel ch3 vs1 -3.
Luke’s Gospel ch13 vs1 – 5.
Matthew’s Gospel ch18 vs1 -3.
In these passages of scripture, we have three “excepts”
which are imperatives of the Gospel:
1) “Except
a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God
2) “Except
ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish”.
3) “Except
ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the
kingdom of heaven”.
For anyone to enter into Heaven these three points are a
must!
Yet still today, many people think they are fit to enter
into God’s Kingdom through attending church, doing good works, simply by having
a Christian name or having been Christened as a baby.
The Lord Jesus Christ made it absolutely clear and simple
when He said –
“I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto
the Father, but by me”.
(John’s Gospel ch14 vs6).
All sin is abhorrent
to Holy God, and He will not let it enter into Heaven through any one sinful person.
Every single one of us is a sinner, deserving of Hell, but God in His amazing
love towards us sent His sinless Son Jesus Christ to pay the price of our sins
for us. For each one of us to enter Heaven, our huge sin question had to be
dealt with, and on Calvary ’s Cross Jesus
Christ, who took on humanity, laid down His sinless life as a sacrifice for all
our sins. Only by having personal faith in His work of Salvation, and His spotless
blood that came from many wounds, can cleanse and forgive us from our sinful
condition and its eternal consequences.
1) “Except
a man be born again” –
Nicodemus was a very religious man, but these were new words
to him!
Through Salvation, a new nature is received – a spiritual
nature, the nature of God …
“His divine power has given us everything we need for a
godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and
goodness. Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises,
so that through them you may participate in the divine nature, having escaped
the corruption in the world caused by evil desires”. – 2nd Peter ch1
vs3 -4.
A sinner - that dear friend - is you and I, and we MUST be
“born again”! …
“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God”. –
Romans ch3 vs23.
“For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is
eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord”. – Romans ch6 vs23.
2) “Except
ye repent” –
Everyone MUST repent of their sinful lives!
It is sin that separates you from God, and from being able
to enter into Heaven.
It may not be pleasant to our ears, but we are all sinners
by nature and practice, and we must change our ways. A change of heart!
Jesus said “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God
It is imperative to understand that sin is so deadly serious
that it has to be punished!
But God has provided a way - the only way - of complete
forgiveness …
“And we have seen and do testify that the Father sent the
Son to be the Saviour of the world”. – 1st John ch4 vs14.
"There's a way back to God
from the dark paths of sin;
there's a door that is open
and you may go in:
at Calvary's cross is where you begin,
when you come as a sinner to Jesus".
- chorus by E.Swinstead.
Friend, a true sorrow, a true confession of your sins is
required – do you have a realisation in your heart that you are in need of a
Saviour for your sins?
3) “Except
ye be converted” –
Converted means to be a changed person, leading a new life
through knowing Jesus Christ in a daily personal relationship.
“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature:
old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new”. – 2nd
Corinthians ch5 vs17.
A new person made fit for Heaven through this wonderful
Saviour Jesus Christ …
Why would anyone not want to be saved and know His great
love and forgiveness?!
Have no doubts that these things will happen in a soon
coming day– Heaven or Hell are the two places YOU have to choose from … where will YOU choose to spend eternity in?
I implore you to accept The Lord Jesus Christ as your Saviour
before it is forever too late!
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