Kingdom Runner

"Last call, two-mile run," the loudspeaker blared. Panic shot through me as I glanced down at the lightweight, spiked track shoes beside me. I had not put my racing shoes on in time! Now I had no choice but to step up to the starting line with a pair of flat, heavy training shoes. That would mean no traction on the rain-soaked track.The starter's gun sent eight runners scrambling around the first muddy turn. I slipped with each step, exerting excessive energy just to keep moving forward. Along the backstretch, my legs—already fatigued from three previous races that day—felt like lead. Near the end of the first of eight laps, the mud caked on my shoes slowed me down even more. Slowly but surely, I fell behind the other runners. I finished that race dead last. My tractionless shoes, tired legs, and the difficult track conditions all contributed to a poor finish in that high school race.

In the New Testament, one of the metaphors used to describe the Christian life is running a race. The Apostle Paul wrote: "Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize" (1 Cor. 9:24). My experiences as a long-distance runner have taught me five ways believers should run the Christian life in order to "get the prize."

Training
Right after I graduated from high school, I decided to run a marathon. I had run 10 miles before, so I figured 26 miles would be no problem. I soon learned differently. About a third of the way through, my leg muscles began to tighten. My entire body cried out in pain by the halfway point. Though I hadn't trained properly, I managed to will myself to the finish line.
Six months later I ran my second marathon. This time I trained. For three months prior to the race, I ran 60 miles a week and took training runs close to 20 miles. When the gun went off at the starting line, I was ready. I ran most of the race comfortably and knocked 30 minutes off my previous time. Training made the difference. In 1 Cor. 9:25, Paul said, "Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training." Just as a runner must train to finish strong, so Christians must train to run a race that glorifies the Father. What does this training look like?


Focused on the Word
Consistent meditation upon God's Word is the first element of our training. In his book Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life, Donald Whitney defines biblical meditation as "deep thinking on the truths and spiritual realities revealed in Scripture for the purposes of understanding, application, and prayer." Whether it occurs in our quiet time, while memorizing Scripture, or when doing Bible study, we need a regular time to think deeply about God's Word, reflect on its meaning, and apply it to our lives. Daily digestion of the Word conforms our thinking to the mind of Christ instead of allowing it to be shaped by the world (Romans 12:1–2).

Wrestling in Prayer.
Prayer is another key area of training. Yet some have not trained themselves to pray simply because they don't really know how. Praying with others is one of the best ways to learn. Praying with godly men and women gives us deeper insights into the heart of God. Many churches have at least one prayer group that meets on a regular basis. Joining such a group will not only teach us to pray, it will ignite our desire to pray. Prayer can be hard work. In Col. 4:12, Paul described Epaphras as "always wrestling in prayer" for the believers in Colosse. Just as a runner expects to encounter pain and discomfort in his training, so a Christian should anticipate weariness after wrestling in prayer.

Growing in Self-discipline
Anyone who competes in athletics knows the importance of self-discipline in training. It's not uncommon for world-class marathoners to run 100 to 120 miles a week. They carefully regulate their diets to release maximum energy at the right moment. Though we may recognize the value of training, the term self-discipline scares many of us. It leaves us with a "just do it" feeling. How can we get over this fear and actually grow in self-discipline? One of my early disciplers addressed this question by encouraging me to keep desire before discipline. What he meant is this: If I have a quiet time because I enjoy it rather than because I "have to," I'll maintain this habit in the long run. Our relationship with the Lord needs to be the motivation for our discipline. The more we fall in love with Jesus, the more we'll want to discipline ourselves for His sake.

Teamwork
Nowhere is the value of teamwork more evident than in athletics—even in an individualistic sport like running. A team I competed against in high school utilized teamwork very effectively. One of their strategies was to designate a runner on their team as the "rabbit." For the first half of the race, the rabbit set a blistering pace to tire the top runners while his teammates hung back a bit. Just as the rabbit and those who chased him began to experience fatigue, his teammates would spring ahead to take the lead and finish strong, placing many runners in top positions. In the Christian life, we are not called to run our races alone. Solomon wrote, "Two are better than one . . .If one falls down, his friend can help him up" (Eccles. 4:9–10). And Hebrews 3:13 challenges us to "encourage one another daily . . .so that none of you may be hardened by sin's deceitfulness." We need other believers to encourage us, to pray with us, and to labor together with us in God's harvest field. God also places us in relationship with other Christians because He knows that by ourselves we will grow lonely and discouraged and be tempted to quit. Without the accountability of other believers, we're much more likely to make destructive decisions. Do you have one or two friends whom you encourage and who encourage you to persevere? Or are you relationally isolated, running the race alone? The encouraging words and presence of fellow believers help keep us in the race.

Pace
Pace is another crucial factor in a long race. Unlike a 100-yard dash, where all of one's energy and effort are expended in a quick burst, the distance runner must maintain a sustainable pace. Paul described his race strategy this way: "I do not run like a man running aimlessly" (1 Cor. 9:26). He gave careful thought to his ways in order to run his race well and to finish well.
Christians seem to be among the busiest people in our society. The normal demands of a family and occupation, plus the additional responsibilities of church or ministry activities, compel many believers to set an unrealistic pace. All of us should consider our emotional and spiritual capacities and learn to say no to unnecessary or overburdening responsibilities. We have to pace ourselves for the long haul if we hope to avoid becoming a burnout casualty. We must also be careful not to compare ourselves with others. If we do, we will become critical of either our pace or theirs. Paul cautions, "Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the measure of faith God has given you" (Romans 12:3). We need to appreciate others' gifts and personalities but resist the temptation to compare their capacities to our own. Does your pace of life seem unmanageable to you? Do you feel as if you're constantly trying to catch your breath because of a hectic schedule? Do you feel your God-given gifts and abilities are not being used to their fullest potential? If so, you may need to reevaluate your commitments and adjust your pace accordingly.

Light Loads
During basic training in the air force, I competed in a track meet. Some of the airmen on my team had discovered I was a runner, so they entered me in the mile run. No problem, I thought. I've run the mile many times. But I did have a problem. I was used to competing in lightweight running clothes and shoes. This time, however, long fatigues clung to my legs, and bulky combat boots weighed down my feet. About halfway through the first lap, I knew the race was going to challenge me severely. I trudged through one of the hardest miles I ever ran, shuffling across the finish line totally exhausted. In Hebrews 12:1, we are commanded to "throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles." Just as a long-distance runner does not want any extra weight on his body, so a Christian doesn't want to carry any unnecessary baggage either. Some extra weights won't take us out of the race but may distract us from our relationship with God and with others. For example, I could be watching too many sports events on TV instead of spending time with my wife. Or I could be reading the newspaper every morning at the expense of my time with God. On the other hand, some choices will knock us off our feet and maybe out of the race altogether. These include immoral relationships, bitterness and unforgiveness, love of money, and lust for power. What obstacles are weighing you down as you run? What do you need to do to cast them off? We must lighten our loads to run victoriously.

Perseverance
Marathon runners have a term called "hitting the wall." It usually happens at about 20 miles. At this point a runner has exhausted all her energy and is so sore and weak she feels she can't go any farther. What does she do then? She perseveres. Every long-distance runner knows she must run through the pain, putting one foot in front of the other and pushing it to the finish line.
Hebrews 12:1 encourages believers to "run with perseverance the race marked out for us." Just as a runner has to push through pain, so Christians must persevere in life. Tough times will tempt us to call it quits. But we must stay in the race, even if it means slowing our pace to a jog or a walk.

Several years ago, our son Jonathan was born extremely prematurely. By God's grace, he beat overwhelming odds and survived. He came home from the hospital needing extra oxygen and breathing treatments every few hours and taking nine medications. My wife, Karen, and I took care of him around the clock. It was the most exhausting task of our lives. Our desire to give Jonathan the best care we possibly could pushed us day after day. Through months of little sleep and vigilant attention to our son's needs, we persevered. Slowly his health began to improve.

To persevere, we must have the right focus. Hebrews 12:2 instructs us to "fix our eyes on Jesus . . .who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame." Jesus' perseverance amid terrible suffering at the cross is our example. He is our source of strength, and He gives us the ability to take the next step when our whole world is filled with pain.

The Thrill of Victory
One of the greatest thrills for a distance runner is to run a strong race, to kick it into high gear in the homestretch and cross the finish line sprinting. By God's grace, each of us can run a strong race, sprint into our Lord's presence, and hear His treasured words: "Well done, good and faithful servant!" (Matthew 25:21).

This beautiful illustrative article was taken from the website www.navpress.com. It is written by Doug Wendel, A marathon runner shares five keys for long-distance obedience.

Words To Ponder Upon

1 Corinthian 6: 1-3, Do you not know that the saints will judge the world? And if you are to judge the world, are you not competent to judge trivial cases? Do you not know that we will judge angels? How much more the things of this life!

Below are the few wise words taken from the Dake’s Bible:

Vs. 9: This refers to the millennial and eternal reign of Jesus Christ and his saints. They will reign over all nations on earth and help administer the affairs of the universe forever (reference Isaiah 9:6-7, Daniel 2:44-45; 7: 13-14 & 27; Zachariah 14; Mathew 19: 28; Luke 2: 31,32; Revelation 1:6; 5:10; 11:15; 20:4; 22:5)

If the saints are to judge the world they should be able to settle small matters among themselves on earth.

Greek word is Krino means to judge; make a legal decision. It does not refer to passing sentence on angels, or sending them to punishment. It does mean that saints will be exalted higher than angels and will rule them, making decisions for the administration of the universe. Saints, not angels become heirs of God and joined heirs with Jesus Christ to inherit all things. (References Romans 8:17-18; Galatians 5:21; Hebrews 6:12 and Revelation 21:7) Even now saints are being examples to angels (references Ephesians 3:8-11; 1 Corinthians 4:9; 11:10). Angels are eager to learn about the plan of God for the redeemed 1 Peter 1:10-13.

If saints are to judge angels how much more should they be capable of judging things that pertain to this life.

If you have judgments that they are so complicated that the great men of the church cannot give justice, they then set them to judge that are the least esteemed in the church. This seems to be irony to shame them for not being willing to take responsibility for decisions which should be made.

We are the Temple Of God

1 Corinthians 3:16-17 Don’t you know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit lives in you? If anyone destroys God’s temple God will destroy him; for the God’s temple is sacred, and you are the temple.

What would you think of a person that came into a beautiful church building and started spray painting the walls with horrible words, breaking church furniture over the pews, throwing the hymnals through the stain glass windows and tearing down the pulpit? Would that be all right with you? Would you view this kind of destruction of the house of God as being "Good"? Would you encourage Christians to destroy church buildings? No! Most Christian would never dream of destroying a church building like that!

Well, what about destroying the Temple of God? When Jesus cleansed the Temple in the Gospels, was the Lord pleased that the religious people of the day were abusing God's Temple? No! He was not pleased; in fact Jesus was very ANGRY and drove out all the ones doing evil in God's temple. How then should we treat the "temple of God" which is your body? That's right, according to 1 Corinthians 3:16 & 17, Christians are the Temple of God. So in order to understand what it means to destroy lets take a look into the definition of the word destroy.

The Greek word for destroy is Phtheiro which means: defile, to corrupt, spoil, ruin, waste, destroy. But this word is translated in this portion as destroy. There are two areas of defilement that we might consider. First of all, there is the defilement of the flesh. Surprisingly, there are not too many ways in which the flesh can be defiled. A person can defile his body through various forms of sexual immorality. He can also defile it through drugs; drunkenness etc, for example Cigarette smoking is no advantage to your body at all. This habit destroys your lungs (in God's temple) causes all kinds of cancer and decreases your life span, thus shorting the time you can serve God on this earth. So every time you light up as a Christian, you're tearing apart God's temple, decreasing your time to serve God and throwing away God's money.

Drugs and Alcohol also destroy God's Temple. If that's not bad enough, they also put you under the influence of worldly things rather than being yielded to God. For it says in Ephesians 5:17 therefore, do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is. Vs 18 says, And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit. Every Christian need to understand and write it in their heart that, “Your body is not for sale”. You cannot do whatever you want with your body as a Christian, because "you are not your own...For you were bought at a price" (1Cor. 6:19-20). Every Christian needs to understand that their body is not for them to do as they wish! You may be thinking "You're kidding Right!" No! Not at all. The Bible Says your body belongs to God. Your body as a born again believer has the Holy Spirit indwelling it. The body is God’s temple or creation or his property and in this body his spirit dwells, your body has one main purpose from God's perspective, to "Bring Glory to God." That means what ever you do "SHOULD" have God's glory in mind.

Yes, God is inside every Believer. Think about it - you're like a mobile sanctuary walking around with God inside. Paul intentionally emphasizes the importance in these verses of displaying ourselves as houses of God...with all the appropriate attention to godliness in our actions as well as thought. Because the Second biggest area of defilement is in the area of the heart, which includes mind and spirit. We can say that unless the heart of man is first defiled it is impossible to really defile the flesh. All fleshly defilements first begin in the heart. It is for this reason that the biblical writer says, "Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life" (Prov.4:23).

As we can see from other parts of the epistle, it appears that the false teachers among the Corinthians taught unholy doctrines. Such teaching tended to corrupt, to pollute, and destroy the building, which should be kept pure and holy for God. Those who spread loose principles, which render the church of God unholy, bring destruction upon themselves. Christ by his Spirit dwells in all true believers. Christians are holy by profession, and should be pure and clean, both in heart and conversation. He is deceived who deems himself the temple of the Holy Ghost, yet is unconcerned about personal holiness, or the peace and purity of the church. Finally, Paul tells us in 1Corinthians 6: 12 & 13, "All things are lawful for me, but all things are not helpful. All things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any. Foods for the stomach and the stomach for foods, but God will destroy both it and them. Now the body is not for sexual immorality but for the Lord, and the Lord for the body.

“Don't destroy and abuse the place that God lives in - Your body, the "Temple of the Holy Spirit."

Got Gifts? Function Faithfully

Rom: 12:5-8 So we, numerous as we are, are one body in Christ (the Messiah) and individually we are parts one of another [mutually dependent on one another]. Having gifts (faculties, talents, qualities) that differ according to the grace given us, let us use them: [He whose gift is] prophecy, [let him prophesy] according to the proportion of his faith; [He whose gift is] practical service, let him give himself to serving; he who teaches, to his teaching; He who exhorts (encourages), to his exhortation; he who contributes, let him do it in simplicity and liberality; he who gives aid and superintends, with zeal and singleness of mind; he who does acts of mercy, with genuine cheerfulness and joyful eagerness. Yet, there are only very few churches that are operating these gifts mentioned above as per the scripture. What has happened to the churches? Why aren’t the churches growing? What is missing along the process of growth that is leaving our churches stagnant like a child whose growth has been affected?

As we look into these matters and construct a study we can identify that there is a discipline and craftsmanship to this process, that develops gifts which helps in the construction of the churches.

Today we can find only weak & struggling churches which function as the same features of a unhealthy person. The gifts were given in order to build the church or the body of Christ, not for self glorification. One of our dear Pastors once said “It is not necessary for a person with gifts to have an office, but it is very essential for every administrator that is in office to have the gift”. Some has become Pastors & shepherds without the gift of Pastorship. Some prophesy through there own understanding. The best way to discover what you have within you is to work under a person with the similar gift. For example, one can not simply follow his feelings but has to be initiated into a highly specialized skill like brain surgery or sculpting or spirituality, allowing them self and learning under the oversight of skilled practitioners.

I have a dear friend who was thinking about giving up on the church. Things did not seem to be getting any better where he was. Who needs the hassle, right? From his personal experience, he was dismayed over the disunity among people who claimed to be children of God. One person takes offense at what another says. There is periodic grumbling that seems to break out in every church. And there’s the isolation of whole congregations and even groups of churches from one another — complete with angry challenges, caustic remarks, questioning of motives, and judgments.

Oh, and there was the matter of hypocrites that bothered him. Where do they come from? People who say one thing and do another, people who pretend to be something they are not. People whose Sunday behavior speaks of pious devotion to God but whose weekday conduct is that of a reprobate. It confused him and angered him that he was always running into such folks. Maybe the worst thing for him was the sense of betrayal he was experiencing. On top of all these grievances, there were doctrinal issues that kept cropping up around him. Is the gospel that hard to grasp? Can’t people understand the difference between its core truth and their personal interpretations and hang-ups? They kept fighting over such petty things. All the while, the world around them was going to hell in a hand basket! So he was thinking about just giving up on the church.

You and I have known very closely some people like my friend who rejected the church for these very things. And it has been hard for us to be very critical of them, for we’ve all had our moments of discouragement that bordered on despair. However, have you and I ever given a thought about the body of Christ or even taking a human body in consideration. If the hand or a leg decides not to carry out its function what will be our condition. In the similar manner if we as a part of the body of our Christ decide not to do our functions and decide to leave or fall out, how will our churches grow and function properly. God has given us his Holy Spirit and gifts of the Spirit in order for the church to function well by severing one another. When they are exercised in the proper manner by a child of God it will help the body of Christ to grow in a healthy and nourished fashion.

On the other hand, if you are new to a church and you find that the work that God entrusted you with in your past church is being done by someone else in the new church, help them, encourage them if that is the will of God but do not distract, blaspheme, nor go and prove yourself that you are more experienced. Do not go to prove that your thought or your ways are better than the one who is currently and faithfully doing his part. This is a very cause of disputes my dear brothers and sister now a days among believers. Ask God to employ you in his kingdom where you belong, because if your talents and energy is not put in the right place where God wants it to be, there will definitely be a dispute and a heart of dissatisfaction with in you. But remember one thing God will pour out a new gift upon you other than the one that exists which will employ you in that local body.

So in conclusion, one has to seriously look into his own self and make a strong confession, and should understand that the church has been called with a vision of one body to serve one another in love and servant hood. As Christ expects his body, the church to be dynamic, not to be lukewarm, nor to get deceived by the words of the devil and stop operating there individual gifts.

And Oh yes, by the way I never told you what my friend decided about the church. What did my friend decide? Did he give up on the church? No, he didn’t and I know that you will be pleased to know that he didn’t. He went to Calvary and died for it.

History of Israel

History of Israel: The Descendants of Abraham The history of Israel commences with God's covenant with Abraham in approximately 2000 B.C., "I will make you into a great nation" (Genesis 12:2). The name "Israel" (meaning either "one who fights victoriously with God" or "a prevailing prince with God") comes from the new name God gave Abraham's grandson Jacob, after Jacob withstood a spiritual struggle at Jabbok (Genesis 32:28). It is at this point that the descendants of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob are often referred to as the "Children of Israel."

History of Israel: God's Ultimate Purpose Why is so much of the Bible focused on the history of Israel and the future of its people? Why was one nation called out as "God's chosen people"? These questions are answered when we examine God's ultimate purpose for Israel. When God made His unconditional promise to Abraham that He would make his descendants a great nation, God also promised to bless all people through that nation (Genesis 12:1-3). Therefore, Israel was never considered a sole recipient of God's blessings, but rather, a channel for God's blessings to all mankind. God's miracles for Israel, such as their dramatic deliverance from Egypt, were intended not only for the Israelites themselves, but as evidence of God's absolute power and uniqueness for a watching polytheistic world (Exodus 7:5; 14:18; Joshua 2:9-11). The Messiah that would come through the nation of Israel was always intended to be the Savior for all mankind (Isaiah 49:6). The Old Testament also contains many invitations to the entire world to come and worship the one living God in Israel (Psalm 2:10-12; 117:1). Israel’s Unbelief

What does all this mean? Even though the Gentiles were not trying to follow God’s standards, they were made right with God. And it was by faith that this took place. But the people of Israel, who tried so hard to get right with God by keeping the law, never succeeded. Why not? Because they were trying to get right with God by keeping the law instead of by trusting in him. They stumbled over the great rock in their path. God warned them of this in the Scriptures when he said, “I am placing a stone in Jerusalem that makes people stumble, a rock that makes them fall. But anyone who trusts in him will never be disgraced.”

God’s Mercy on Israel: I ask, then, has God rejected his own people, the nation of Israel? Of course not! God has not rejected his own people, whom he chose from the very beginning. Do you realize what the Scriptures say about this? Elijah the prophet complained to God about the people of Israel and said, “Lord, they have killed your prophets and torn down your altars. I am the only one left, and now they are trying to kill me, too.” And do you remember God’s reply? He said, “No, I have 7,000 others who have never bowed down to Baal!”

It is the same today, for a few of the people of Israel have remained faithful because of God’s grace—his undeserved kindness in choosing them. And since it is through God’s kindness, then it is not by their good works. For in that case, God’s grace would not be what it really is—free and undeserved. So this is the situation: Most of the people of Israel have not found the favor of God they are looking for so earnestly. A few have—the ones God has chosen—but the hearts of the rest were hardened. As the Scriptures say,

“God has put them into a deep sleep. To this day he has shut their eyes so they do not see, and closed their ears so they do not hear.” Did God’s people stumble and fall beyond recovery? Of course not! They were disobedient, so God made salvation available to the Gentiles. But he wanted his own people to become jealous and claim it for themselves. Now if the Gentiles were enriched because the people of Israel turned down God’s offer of salvation, think how much greater a blessing the world will share when they finally accept it. For since their rejection meant that God offered salvation to the rest of the world, their acceptance will be even more wonderful. It will be life for those who were dead! And since Abraham and the other patriarchs were holy, their descendants will also be holy—just as the entire batch of dough is holy because the portion given as an offering is holy.

For if the roots of the tree are holy, the branches will be, too. But some of these branches from Abraham’s tree—some of the people of Israel—have been broken off. And you Gentiles, who were branches from a wild olive tree, have been grafted in. So now you also receive the blessing God has promised Abraham and his children, sharing in the rich nourishment from the root of God’s special olive tree. But you must not brag about being grafted in to replace the branches that were broken off. You are just a branch, not the root.

“Well,” you may say, “those branches were broken off to make room for me.” Yes, but remember—those branches were broken off because they didn’t believe in Christ, and you are there because you do believe. So don’t think highly of yourself, but fear what could happen. For if God did not spare the original branches, he won’t spare you either.

Notice how God is both kind and severe. He is severe toward those who disobeyed, but kind to you if you continue to trust in his kindness. But if you stop trusting, you also will be cut off. And if the people of Israel turn from their unbelief, they will be grafted in again, for God has the power to graft them back into the tree. You, by nature, were a branch cut from a wild olive tree. So if God was willing to do something contrary to nature by grafting you into his cultivated tree, he will be far more eager to graft the original branches back into the tree where they belong.

God’s Mercy Is for Everyone: I want you to understand this mystery, dear brothers and sisters, so that you will not feel proud about yourselves. Some of the people of Israel have hard hearts, but this will last only until the full number of Gentiles comes to Christ. And so all Israel will be saved. As the Scriptures say,

“The one who rescues will come from Jerusalem, and he will turn Israel away from ungodliness. And this is my covenant with them, that I will take away their sins.”

Many of the people of Israel are now enemies of the Good News, and this benefits you Gentiles. Yet they are still the people he loves because he chose their ancestors Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. For God’s gifts and his call can never be withdrawn. Once, you Gentiles were rebels against God, but when the people of Israel rebelled against him, God was merciful to you instead. Now they are the rebels, and God’s mercy has come to you so that they, too, will share in God’s mercy. For God has imprisoned everyone in disobedience so he could have mercy on everyone.

Based on recent events in the Holy Land, it is clear that God's promise to Abraham is still being fulfilled. Accordingly, God's promise to bless all peoples through Israel is still absolutely apparent. The teaching, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, and the growth and influence of His church, were made possible through God's choice of Israel as His people. All people who accept Jesus as their Messiah, whether Jew or Gentile, receive the great blessings of God channeled through His chosen people, the nation of Israel.

One Way !

Well, today I woke up from my bed, I was glad my family was doing well and healthy. I’m on my way to work, everything was going well until a man from no were showed up to me and shared that a man named Jesus Christ died for me 2000 years back to save me from eternal condemnation and free me from sins. And I thought to myself why a person had to die for me, when I have not done anything wrong? I know everything is not good in the world. Yet, I have lived my life out perfectly and as a good man. I lead a good life, I don’t smoke nor drink, nor do I harm anyone intentionally.

If approached in the similar manner aren't we bound to think of such questions to ourselves as the man in the story above? His question intrigued me a lot.....As he asked: Why a person had to die for me, when I have not done anything wrong?

We may come across many question of similar nature. And we try to reason with ourselves and when not convinced with our own reasons, we don’t give importance to know further.

Dear brothers and sisters in fact it is untainted truth that we have lost our true senses and true identity. What happened to the whole mankind? Are there not good citizens among us, who follow the law and are well settled? Trying hard to lead happy healthy lives in the way they should. Yes, there are but The Bible says in Rom 3: 23 “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God”. And also in Rom 5:12 Therefore, just as sin came into the world through one man, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men because all sinned—

Adam -> Sin ->Death -> Eternal Condemnation
(Disobedience)

Last Adam-> Righteous -> Eternal Life
(Obedience)

The Bible gives a proper picture of what has happened to us and what has to be done in order to be reconciled with the God. Nevertheless, death reigned from the time of Adam to the time of Moses, even over those who did not sin by breaking a command, as did Adam, who was a pattern of the one to come. For if, by the trespass of the one man, death reigned through that one man, how much more will those who receive God's abundant provision of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man, Jesus Christ.

Consequently, just as the result of one trespass was condemnation for all men, so also the result of one act of righteousness was justification that brings life for all men. For just as through the disobedience of the one man the many were made sinners, so also through the obedience of the one man the many will be made righteous. This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference, for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus. God presented him as a sacrifice of atonement, through faith in his blood. He did this to demonstrate his justice, because in his forbearance he had left the sins committed beforehand unpunished—he did it to demonstrate his justice at the present time, so as to be just and the one who justifies those who have faith in Jesus.

Count yourself worthy to be part of this Truth, and tell others about this Truth, so that all can be saved, and if you are not part of this Truth, believe my dear brother & sister in your heart and thou shall be saved.

Christ has paved a way out through his Death!

Romans Chapter 1-4

Rightesousness

"He made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that we might become the righteousness of God in Him."

2 Corinthians 5:21

"By His doing you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God, and righteousness andsanctification, and redemption."

1 Corinthians 1:30

"May be found in Him, not having a righteousness of my own derived from the Law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which comes from God on the basis of faith."

Philippians 3:9

"Even so Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned to him as righteousness. Therefore, be sure that it is those who are of faith who are sons of Abraham."

Galatians 3:6-7

"Even the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all those who believe; for there is nodistinction." for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.

Romans 3:22-24

"Being justified as a gift by His grace through the redemption which is in Christ Jesus; whom God displayed publicly as a propitiation in His blood through faith. This was to demonstrate His righteousness, because in the forbearance of God He passed over the sins previously committed; for the demonstration, I say, of His righteousness at the present time, so that He would be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus."

Romans 3:24-26

"To the one who does not work, but believes in Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is credited asrighteousness."

Romans 4:5

"For if by the transgression of the one, death reigned through the one, much more those who receive the abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness will reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ."

Romans 5:17

"He saved us, not on the basis of deeds which we have done in righteousness, but according to His mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit."

Titus 3:5

"For what the Law could not do, weak as it was through the flesh, God did: sending His own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh and as an offering for sin, He condemned sin in the flesh, so that the requirement of the Law might be fulfilled in us, who do not walk according to the flesh but according to the Spirit.

Romans 8:3-4

"What shall we say then? That Gentiles, who did not pursue righteousness, attained righteousness, even the righteousness which is by faith."

Romans 9:30

"If Christ is in you, though the body is dead because of sin, yet the spirit is alive because of righteousness."

Romans 8:10

"For those whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brethren; and these whom He predestined, He also called; and these whom He called, He also justified; and these whom He justified, He also glorified."

Romans 8:29-30

"The work of righteousness will be peace, and the service of righteousness, quietness and confidenceforever."

Isaiah 32:17

"With the heart a person believes, resulting in righteousness, and with the mouth he confesses, resulting in salvation."

Romans 10:10