Michael Russell (Zane Drake)

I am a writer who likes to write stories about the supernatural, fantasy, and romance. Follower of Jesus Christ.

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Salvation is a Person...

We read in Luke 2:25-32 of a devout man named Simeon, to whom tmit was revealed by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord's Christ. And upon seeing the young Jesus as He and His family entered the temple, he announced, "Mine eyes have seen Thy salvation..."

Salvation is a person... that person is Jesus Christ.

This is why we must "work out our salvation with fear and trembling." (Phil. 2:12) Because salvation is not something we possess that merely grants a legal pardon from our sins, no. Salvation is Someone in whom we belong. It is participation in a transformative relationship.

As we read in 2 Peter 1:4, our trusting faith in Christ and His promises allow us to participate in the divine nature.

Christ does not ask humanity to imitate holiness from afar, He shares His life so that we can take part in it. It is communal and cosmic. It is relational because we humans become what we behold. (2 Corinthians 3:18, Romans 8:29, Colossians 3:10, 1 Corinthians 15:49)

No, it's not about BECOMING God. It is sharing in His life, holiness, love, and immortality as the bride of Christ, who He gave Himself up for, to make us holy and pure. (Ephesians 5:22-32, 2 Corinthians 11:2, Revelation 21:2-9)

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People don't share Bible verses to "shove their beliefs down your throat"

We do it because we believe everyone deserves access to the gospel no matter where they are or what stage of life they are in. At the end of the day, you have to make a choice for yourself if you're willing to consider the word of God and the ways to live a better life.

No one is demanding perfection or to be "free of all sin." Come as you are. Let yourself be transformed by putting what the Bible says into practice, and watch how it changes your life. You will be amazed, I promise.

There are still several sins I struggle with yet I still receive His blessing every day. He is working within me to help move me into a better direction and to use my gifts to help others. God doesn't abandon you because you struggle with sin. Jesus Christ offers us a way out of our bondage and on a path of freedom, hope, and life.

We spread the gospel because you deserve the right to know it.

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