No Atonement, No Salvation

The eventual end of all life is death. People don't like to think about the eventual end. Although it's something that everyone must experience, nobody likes the idea of dying. If death is losing, life, then what is the source of life? The source of life is in the blood. "For the life of a creature is in the blood...." (Lve. 17:11).

On the point of salvation, it is important to recognize the meaning of blood. Because the wages of sin is death, a sinner who has committed the sin has to die. This is why Paul said, "Without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness..." (Heb. 9:22). All sinners have to die. However, Jesus willing delievered us from Gid's wrath by receiving the curse that was placed upon us. He is "Jesus, who rescues us from the coming wrath" (1 Thess. 1:10), our Savior.

Do you believe this Jesus to be your Savior? Your answer to this question is literally a matter of life and death. It only become balid when you believe in the atonement of Jesus. Jesus' death on the cross was the only way that leads to salvation. Even if you attend church services and do many things out of service to others, it will not save you. Only through the atoneing work of Jesus is there asalvation for sinners. We celebrate His saving work today.

- Saved by Chang-young Kim