Breaking down the Barriers of Salvation

Acts Chapter 15 challenges us by revealing how we, as Believers of God, sometimes put up barriers from the Gospel being received. Here are some questions to consider:
◦ What barriers do we put up from people accepting the gospel?
◦ What barriers do we put up for ourselves from accepting the Gospel?

It's time to break down the barriers! Why? Because The Word of God Saves us All, Frees us from All of our transgressions and the Power of God Leads us All into Eternal life.

The Word of God Saves
The Word of God Saves us by means of hearing and accepting God's purpose and plan for our lives.  We believe in the word because God comes to our heart and reveals the good news to us. This is God giving us the eyes to see and the ears to hear and this happens through the gift of the Holy Spirit. Receiving salvation is not about works, but it is about having faith. Salvation is a miracle from God because we cannot save ourselves. Only God can! In his grace, He can make us whole. Paul says in Galatians 5:6 “For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision counts for anything, but only faith working through love.”

The Word of God Frees Us
The Word of God Frees us from the burden or responsibility of trying to save ourselves. We are not saved by our own works, but by our faith in God.  You will not be constantly anxious and afraid. As soon as you receive the Free Grace of God for yourself, something happens! You begin to have the power to obey God, which you didn’t have before. Now you’re not obeying to earn salvation but you’re obeying out of love for  God. You will  never fully obey until you know you’re loved. You might follow some rules, but your heart won’t have joy or peace until you know you are loved. Our sins no longer hang over our head. God lives
in us! We can obey him because he is with us and empowering us. When you love
God,  you can then love others as well.

The Word of God Leads Us
As we obey God, we then recognize that the word of God is leading us.  This is when the transformation by The Holy Spirit becomes evident. When we are free by God’s grace, and we accept and submit to the Holy spirt, we begin to live the life that He is leading us into. The Holy Spirt will allow people to experience God and his love for us. This will allow us to be open to the Grace that God has for us. More people will come to the fold as they witness the transformation taking place in our lives.
 
Remember, Jesus loves All of us.  We must break down the barriers that prevent people from being saved.  Allow the gospel to be heard everywhere and to everyone.  God’s word will always continue to Save, Free and Lead us into salvation.