calls us forward

Wednesday November 14^th, Hebrews 9: ^27-28Everyone has to die once, then face the consequences. Christ's death was also a one-time event, but it was a sacrifice that took care of sins forever. And so, when he next appears, the outcome for those eager to greet him is, precisely, salvation.  Animal sacrifice was given in atonement for sins.  Christ’s ushers in salvation for all of humanity and the calling to live boldly as the saved and forgiven children of God.  With all the emphasis some churches place on holiness and righteousness, one would think they believe they have the power to reject the gift of grace, the gift of God.  I suppose they can do that to some degree, but in the process all they accomplish is living a life of fear, hoping to please God.  They miss a life of living in the knowledge of God’s love and forgiveness as God calls us forward to live as the forgiven and blessed children of God.