We continue our study of some devotional writings from Andrew A Bonar. Bonar (1810-1882) was a minister in the United Kingdom. His devotional writings are very special to me. "The work of Christ is the open door for the sinner, but Christ Himself stands behind, waiting to welcome him." "A child does not ask, 'How am I to take the gift?' but 'Is it for me?'" "He has pardon for you, and the moment you touch that pierced Hand, and say, 'I have come for payment,' you get forgiveness." "One day is enough for any man's salvation." When you realize that salvation is a free gift from God, not dependent on your will or works you will come to a place of being humbles and thankful that God has extended the amazing gift of salvation to you. It is available to all who will come. He will turn no one away. He has a pardon for you. Let that sink in. The Lord Jesus Christ died on the cross to save people from their sins. Oh, this makes me want to shout and scream, "Thank you!!!" When you realize that salvation is a free gift to you (it costs the Lord Jesus Christ His life and blood), it should humble you and make you want to worship and serve Him. I referenced being in a denomination that believed you had to labor and pray through and make restitutions for the wrongs you had committed before you could get saved, the error of this approach is that you are seeking salvation through your works. You pray through. You make restitution. You, you, you... Can you see the error? Salvation is of the Lord, not you.
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