Preparing for Easter: Looking at Salvation

For the past few weeks we have been dedicating each week to a topic that will help prepare us emotionally and spiritually for Easter. This past week on Twitter we explored the topic of Salvation. In case you missed the tweets here they are (hit the scripture links to read the scripture in its entirety):

• For Salvation: We must admit we are sinners and need forgiveness – Romans 3:23

• What Salvation shows: God loved us and showed that love by Christ dying for our sins – Romans 5:8

• Our Choice of Salvation: If we stay in sin we die but if we accept Jesus as our Savior and repent (turn away from sins) we will have eternal life – Romans 6:23

• Steps to Salvation: Confess Christ as Lord, believe he died and God raised him from the dead, and you will be saved – Romans 10: 9 – 10

• Salvation is all about who you call on: Again, it is simple…call on Jesus’ name and be saved –Romans 10: 13

• Don't delay Salvation: Make this Easter special, make Jesus your Lord and Leader today! – Romans 11:36

Application

When reflecting on these reminders about the topic of Salvation we are taught the following:

•  Everyone needs salvation because we have ALL sinned!
• Christ died for us while we were STILL in sin.  God showed such love and mercy toward us all!  It is one thing to die for a friend but to die for someone that is currently rejecting you....that is amazing!
• Sin only brings death, Christ wants to give us life!
• Confession of sin, recognizing Christ died for that sin and belief that God raised him from the dead are necessary for Salvation.
•  Everyone that calls on Christ's name will be SAVED!
• You will never regret making Christ your Lord and Leader!  It is all about this very decision, make this decision for Christ today!

You can follow these topics throughout the week through Twitter @kelly_saylor also!

We hope that throughout this Easter season you gain a better understanding of the meaning and are truly able to be a part of this wonderful celebration! We also hope to see you at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater on April 8 http://easteratverizon.org/ 

This is a FREE event and YOU are INVITED!

Editor's Note: The Community Care ministry provides emotional and spiritual support. There is a pastor or community care leader available to speak with you today. If you have questions regarding the Community Care ministries please contact communitycare@mecklenburg.org or 704.598.9800 x 121. You may also learn more at the Community Care website and our upcoming events page.