Ephesians 2:1-3 "As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. All of us also lived among them at one time...Like the rest, we were by nature objects of wrath."
God teaches us that even though we have a "normal" physical life, in his eyes that life leads to death. Because of sins and transgressions the bible made it clear that those who live under such things are by nature objects of wrath. No one wants to receive God's wrath. Sins and transgressions lead to death, so what is the way to life? Let's see.
Ephesians 1:4 "But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even whe we were dead in transgressions-it is by grace you have been saved."
The bible says that through God's grace we can be saved. Great! However, many people misunderstand the meaning. God's grace is not "I can do what I want and he wil save me". NO WAY! God's grace is "Even though I have to die because of my transgression and sin, God gives a way for me to be saved". To be sure, look at the one who wrote these words, Apostle Paul. He wrote concerning God's grace. The same hand will not contradict itself, so let's see what else he said about this "grace"...
Ephesians 1:7 "In him we have redemption, through his blood, the forgivess of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace"
Again, we see "God's grace". Yet, how does Apostle Paul say this grace comes? "...through his blood, the forgivess of sins, in accordance with...God's grace". Through Christ's blood, we can be forgiven of our sins and so be saved...is there any greater grace than this? In order to receive God's grace, we need his blood. How to receive Christ's blood???
Matthew 26:19 So the disciples did as Jesus had directed them and prepared the Passover.
Matthew 26:27 Then he tood the cup, gave thanks and offered it to them, saying, "This is my blood of the covenant which is poured out for many for the forgivess of sins."
How awesome our God is! He took the Passover cup and said, "This is my blood". Who will bring up any questions to Christ? ...none.
Blood of Chirst = Passover
Forgivess of Sins = Passover
God's Grace = Passover
Christ gave us forgiveness of our sins through the Passover so that we don't follow the way of death. Already we were dead and our destiny was destruction, until God showed us the way. In this present time, Christ Ahnsahnghong is the one that came and gave us this grace once again. Christ established and only Christ can bring it back. Ahnsahnghong Christ displays his love for us by the actions that he takes, establishing new covenant Passover truth for the forgiveness of our sins in accordance with the greatest riches of His grace.
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