THE LONGSUFFERING OF GOD
II Peter 3:15
"And considering that the longsuffering of our Lord is salvation – as our beloved brother Paul, according to the wisdom given to him, has written to you."
Peter's reference to Paul's letter is the epistle to the Romans, where he wrote, "Or do you despise the riches of His goodness, forbearance, and longsuffering, not knowing that the goodness of God leads you to repentance?" (Romans 2:4). Truly and without doubt, I am saved only because of God's gracious forbearance and longsuffering. He probably gets tired of putting up with me because I mess up so much. There is nothing I can do to merit salvation. But praise His name, I am not saved by my goodness, but only because God imputes His righteousness to me because of my faith in the Lord Jesus. He accounts my faith as righteousness (Romans 4:1-9), and I am justified by faith (Romans 5:1). Thank you Jesus for Your patience!!!!
TODAY'S PRINCIPLE: Salvation is only possible because God is patient.
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Have a grateful day. Love you.
II Peter 3:15
"And considering that the longsuffering of our Lord is salvation – as our beloved brother Paul, according to the wisdom given to him, has written to you."
Peter's reference to Paul's letter is the epistle to the Romans, where he wrote, "Or do you despise the riches of His goodness, forbearance, and longsuffering, not knowing that the goodness of God leads you to repentance?" (Romans 2:4). Truly and without doubt, I am saved only because of God's gracious forbearance and longsuffering. He probably gets tired of putting up with me because I mess up so much. There is nothing I can do to merit salvation. But praise His name, I am not saved by my goodness, but only because God imputes His righteousness to me because of my faith in the Lord Jesus. He accounts my faith as righteousness (Romans 4:1-9), and I am justified by faith (Romans 5:1). Thank you Jesus for Your patience!!!!
TODAY'S PRINCIPLE: Salvation is only possible because God is patient.
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Have a grateful day. Love you.
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