The Grandeur of Salvation

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Have you ever visited the Grand Canyon? Weren’t you in awe of it? 

John Wesley Powell said, “The wonders of the Grand Canyon cannot be adequately represented in symbols of speech, nor by speech itself. The resources of the graphic art are taxed beyond their powers in attempting to portray its features. Language and illustration combined must fail.” 

Some things are so huge, so magnificent, and so beyond the scope of normal experience, they defy description. 

The Grand Canyon is like that. And so is the salvation that Jesus brings to you. 

Jesus’ salvation is more magnificent, marvelous, and majestic than you can probably know or imagine, or hear about on a typical Sunday morning. 

But you can get a glimpse of it. 

Here are thirty ways that Jesus brings you salvation. There are more, but this is a good start: 

  1. Jesus takes away your sins (John 1:29) 
  2. Jesus loves you (John 3:16).  
  3. Jesus gives you everlasting life (John 6:47).  
  4. Jesus keeps you secure in His hand (John 10:28). 
  5. Jesus reconciles you to God (Rom 5:10). 
  6. Jesus will never cast you out (John 6:37). 
  7. Jesus does not impute trespasses to you (2 Cor 5:19). 
  8. Jesus redeems you (Rom 3:24). 
  9. Jesus washed you (1 Cor 6:11). 
  10. Jesus clothes you in righteousness (Phil 3:9). 
  11. Jesus justifies you (Rom 3:26). 
  12. Jesus glorifies you (Rom 8:30). 
  13. Jesus makes you a child of God (John 1:12). 
  14. Jesus forgave you (Eph 1:7). 
  15. Jesus forgives you (1 John 1:9). 
  16. Jesus cleanses you (1 John 1:7-9). 
  17. Jesus delivers you from the powers of darkness (Col 1:13). 
  18. Jesus transfers you into the kingdom of His love (Col 1:13). 
  19. Jesus crucifies your old man (Rom 6:6-8). 
  20. Jesus frees you from being a slave to sin (Rom 6:6-7). 
  21. Jesus seals you by the Spirit (2 Cor 1:22). 
  22. Jesus releases you from the law (Rom 7:4). 
  23. Jesus places you under grace (Rom 6:14). 
  24. Jesus makes you a member of His Body (1 Cor 12:13).  
  25. Jesus gives you heavenly citizenship (Eph 2:19).  
  26. Jesus gives you access to God (Heb 10:19-20).  
  27. Jesus gives you peace (Col 3:15).  
  28. Jesus gives you hope (Eph 1:18).  
  29. Jesus gives you rest (Heb 4:3).  
  30. Jesus gives you joy (Rom 15:13). 

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Shawn Lazar

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Shawn Lazar is the Editor of Grace in Focus magazine and Director of Publications for Grace Evangelical Society. He and his wife Abby have three feral children. He also works as the associate pastor at Gateway United Baptist Church in Denton, TX, leading the contemporary service (www.faithfellowshipdenton.org). He has written two books: Beyond Doubt: How to Be Sure of Your Salvation and Chosen to Serve: Why Divine Election Is to Service, Not to Eternal Life.

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    Kelley Easley

    Wonderful the matchless grace of Jesus! This is such an encouragement…I think I might incorporate this into our homeschooling routine! We could study one of these verses per week. I love it! Thank you, Shawn!

    April 12, 2019 /
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      Leo Z

      What a grand idea Kelley! Teaching the young ones about the greatness of God’s salvation in His Son, Jesus, the Christ. I will be praying for that undertaking to be mightily blessed!

      April 12, 2019 /
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        Kelley Easley

        Thank you so much, Leo! I so appreciate that!

        April 12, 2019 /
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    Leo Z

    Amen, and thank you Pastor Shawn! I wholeheartedly agree. There are indeed no superlatives that can adequately describe and no sufficient imagery to portray the splendor of the free gift of salvation that we have in Jesus. But God is gracious beyond measure to allow us, as you’ve said, to have a glimpse of its grandeur.

    I could say the same about God’s majesty. Although our finite minds can not fully comprehend such an infinite God, He has also revealed enough of Himself and His character to us. Enough, so we can be reconciled to Him and know Him relationally through His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ.
    I am in awe, thinking that we have an eternity ahead of us to continue endlessly in that relationship.

    Great post! In continued prayer for you and GES!

    April 12, 2019 /
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      Timothy J Amoroso

      …I am in awe, thinking that we have an eternity ahead of us to continue endlessly in that relationship.

      Amen, brother.

      I agree. What a splendid future we have ahead of us. And, what a awesome thought that we can experience it now, because we have eternal life right now.

      April 12, 2019 /
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    Timothy J Amoroso

    And I would say, Jesus helps us to see Him, positionally. God bless.

    April 12, 2019 /
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      Timothy J Amoroso

      The Lord is good.

      April 12, 2019 /
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        Timothy Grady

        Thanks so much Shawn , Kelley , Leo , and Tim .

        Y’all are a blessing upon blessings .

        April 12, 2019 /
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          Kelley Easley

          Likewise, Timothy! I always benefit from your comments!

          April 12, 2019 /
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            Timothy Grady

            Thanks for your kindness Kelley.

            So healthy and healing is the encouragement within the Body .

            Building one another up is delightful .

            These verses do just that .

            This is what the real Jesus has for us , devoid of the fear of death , or chained to an endless perusal of our performance : “Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the Kingdom (Luke 12:32)”.

            April 12, 2019 /
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    Timothy J Amoroso

    And, I would say that as Believers in Jesus, we are simply His tools, right now. We must submit to Him. But, submission is not auto-matic. It takes constant exposure to the Word of God. But, if the Lord can use us, because he have submitted to His Authority, we can be used by God for His glory. And, that is also marvelous, as well.

    April 12, 2019 /

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