Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we boast in the hope of the glory of God. Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us. - Romans 5

Sunday, January 3, 2016

Why do we say we can't save others? We always are quick to say "oh only God can save them." If we are talking about our sinful nature then yes, God is the only one who can bring salvation and heart change in a person. But if it’s hurt and burdens, then not only we can help others, but are commanded by God to help others. As if the Body of Christ wasn't established on mortal Earth to do just that? Especially for the family members within that community. Sure, we may not be able to save someone from cancer or monetary problems (though in scripture we are called to sell our possessions to help others in need), we are emotional and relational beings and can always help someone on that level. All it takes is patience and giving of time and an ear. Then on the spiritual level we can definitely help others. So don’t pray to God and say "i can help him/her, so i ask you to do so." As if God does everything via divine intervention. Look at scripture. Look at the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Wasn’t the reason He had to come in person to save us the point, instead of saving our sins through divine intervention? So as Christians aka Christ followers aka emulators of Christ, shouldn’t we be helping and saving others? We got that ability and responsibility from the Cross. So our prayer should be "God you have called us to help our brothers, sisters, and neighbors, so give us the strength and capability to love, for we are weak but wish to be strong." Let us truly believe in the communion of the saints, and at the very least not give excuses nor misread the clear message in scripture.

We enter salvation alone, but we always enjoy salvation corporately. In scripture, the "you" is almost always plural.

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