A collection of daily Bible commentaries from GoServ Global co-FOunder, Terry Baxter
Living in God’s Timetable
June 9, 2025
Living in God’s Timetable: Luke 19:11
“11) While they were listening to these things, Jesus went on to tell a parable, because He was near Jerusalem, and they supposed that the kingdom of God was going to appear immediately.” Luke 19:11
Though it might be tempting to push forward and look at the parable Jesus was about to tell, we must first address the problem He was facing.
He was on His way to Jerusalem. He was facing His rejection by the religious leaders and His crucifixion. But of His fans, including His disciples wanted to make Him King immediately and restore the kingdom to Israel.
That was part of their motivation behind the triumphant entry. They rightly understood the prophecies of the Messiah, but they had the timing all wrong.
They had no understanding of His death, burial and resurrection. They didn’t understand the many prophecies of Pentecost, the pouring out of the Holy Spirit, the New Covenant or the mystery of the church age. They wanted to force His assertion to the throne immediately.
Such a move would have amounted to an insurrection against Rome. The Roman army would have marched into Jerusalem and destroyed the Jewish people. It wound have also aborted God’s plan of human salvation and the Great Commission.
Jesus had to fulfill His mission on the cross. Prophecy had to be fulfilled. The New Covenant had to be initiated. Human salvation could not be skipped.
This verse is packed with meaning. When God’s people fail to harmonize with Gods timetable, terrible things happen. We need to focus on the “now” program of God.
Some want to live in the past. They try to force the Old Covenant into the now. It doesn’t work. It distorts the gospel.
Others sit around waiting for their promotion to heaven. They bury their gifts. They fail to get active with the gospel.
Others get distracted and live for themselves. They try to build their own empire.
But some embrace and engage in the church age. They focus on building His Church and reaching the world with the gospel. They sacrifice and engage in Gods program for the “now.” They get about the Masters work.
This is a preview of the parable Jesus was about to tell. All Christians fit into the parable in one way or another.
We today are in a special place in this story. We can look back on 2,000 years of church history. The calendar has been flipping away year after year. We are now right at the threshold of the return of the Master. Are you ready for what is about to unfold?
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
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“11) While they were listening to these things, Jesus went on to tell a parable, because He was near Jerusalem, and they supposed that the kingdom of God was going to appear immediately.” Luke 19:11
Though it might be tempting to push forward and look at the parable Jesus was about to tell, we must first address the problem He was facing.
He was on His way to Jerusalem. He was facing His rejection by the religious leaders and His crucifixion. But of His fans, including His disciples wanted to make Him King immediately and restore the kingdom to Israel.
That was part of their motivation behind the triumphant entry. They rightly understood the prophecies of the Messiah, but they had the timing all wrong.
They had no understanding of His death, burial and resurrection. They didn’t understand the many prophecies of Pentecost, the pouring out of the Holy Spirit, the New Covenant or the mystery of the church age. They wanted to force His assertion to the throne immediately.
Such a move would have amounted to an insurrection against Rome. The Roman army would have marched into Jerusalem and destroyed the Jewish people. It wound have also aborted God’s plan of human salvation and the Great Commission.
Jesus had to fulfill His mission on the cross. Prophecy had to be fulfilled. The New Covenant had to be initiated. Human salvation could not be skipped.
This verse is packed with meaning. When God’s people fail to harmonize with Gods timetable, terrible things happen. We need to focus on the “now” program of God.
Some want to live in the past. They try to force the Old Covenant into the now. It doesn’t work. It distorts the gospel.
Others sit around waiting for their promotion to heaven. They bury their gifts. They fail to get active with the gospel.
Others get distracted and live for themselves. They try to build their own empire.
But some embrace and engage in the church age. They focus on building His Church and reaching the world with the gospel. They sacrifice and engage in Gods program for the “now.” They get about the Masters work.
This is a preview of the parable Jesus was about to tell. All Christians fit into the parable in one way or another.
We today are in a special place in this story. We can look back on 2,000 years of church history. The calendar has been flipping away year after year. We are now right at the threshold of the return of the Master. Are you ready for what is about to unfold?
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
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Jesus Knows Your Name
June 8, 2025
Jesus Knows Your Name: Luke 19:1-10
“1) He entered Jericho and was passing through. 2) And there was a man called by the name of Zaccheus; he was a chief tax collector and he was rich. 3) Zaccheus was trying to see who Jesus was, and was unable because of the crowd, for he was small in stature. 4) So he ran on ahead and climbed up into a sycamore tree in order to see Him, for He was about to pass through that way. 5) When Jesus came to the place, He looked up and said to him, “Zaccheus, hurry and come down, for today I must stay at your house.” 6) And he hurried and came down and received Him gladly. 7) When they saw it, they all began to grumble, saying, “He has gone to be the guest of a man who is a sinner.” 8) Zaccheus stopped and said to the Lord, “Behold, Lord, half of my possessions I will give to the poor, and if I have defrauded anyone of anything, I will give back four times as much.” 9) And Jesus said to him, “Today salvation has come to this house, because he, too, is a son of Abraham. 10) For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.”” Luke 19:1-10
The conquest of the City of Jericho goes way back to Joshua 6. It was one of the most amazing stories in the Old Testament. It was on the boarder of the land given to Benjamin and Manasseh.
Jesus walked through this historical city in His final trip to Jerusalem. Though he was headed toward the cross, He was focused on ministering to people and reaching the lost.
In this city was a wealthy tax gather name Zaccheus. He had heard much about Jesus and wanted to see him. There was only one problem, he was small of stature and the crowd obscured his view.
To remedy the problem, he ran ahead and climbed into a sycamore tree. He was an onlooker. He was curious and wanted to see Jesus, but had no interest in actually meeting Him.
There are many people like that today. They are curious about Jesus, but they have no desire to become one of His followers. They are merely looking on from a distance.
As Jesus came to the sycamore tree, He looked up and called Zaccheus by name. Jesus knows your name as well.
He told Zaccheus that He must stay at his house that evening. Zaccheus hurried down and welcomed Jesus into his home. He received Him gladly.
When the crowd saw it, they began to grumble because Zaccheus had a reputation of being a sinful man. He may have despised and exploited the poor and cheated many when tax collecting. He got rich by cheating others.
Immediately, Zaccheus repented and vowed to change his ways. He offered to care for the poor and repay anyone he had defrauded. Zaccheus wanted Jesus in more than His home, he wanted Him to be the new Lord of His life.
Jesus rejoiced at his repentance, and celebrated that a sinner had turned from his wrongful ways. Jesus came to seek and to save the lost.
He is still on the same mission today. You may not be seriously seeking Jesus, but He is seeking you. Are you ready to repent and invite Him into your life? He knows your name!
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
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“1) He entered Jericho and was passing through. 2) And there was a man called by the name of Zaccheus; he was a chief tax collector and he was rich. 3) Zaccheus was trying to see who Jesus was, and was unable because of the crowd, for he was small in stature. 4) So he ran on ahead and climbed up into a sycamore tree in order to see Him, for He was about to pass through that way. 5) When Jesus came to the place, He looked up and said to him, “Zaccheus, hurry and come down, for today I must stay at your house.” 6) And he hurried and came down and received Him gladly. 7) When they saw it, they all began to grumble, saying, “He has gone to be the guest of a man who is a sinner.” 8) Zaccheus stopped and said to the Lord, “Behold, Lord, half of my possessions I will give to the poor, and if I have defrauded anyone of anything, I will give back four times as much.” 9) And Jesus said to him, “Today salvation has come to this house, because he, too, is a son of Abraham. 10) For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.”” Luke 19:1-10
The conquest of the City of Jericho goes way back to Joshua 6. It was one of the most amazing stories in the Old Testament. It was on the boarder of the land given to Benjamin and Manasseh.
Jesus walked through this historical city in His final trip to Jerusalem. Though he was headed toward the cross, He was focused on ministering to people and reaching the lost.
In this city was a wealthy tax gather name Zaccheus. He had heard much about Jesus and wanted to see him. There was only one problem, he was small of stature and the crowd obscured his view.
To remedy the problem, he ran ahead and climbed into a sycamore tree. He was an onlooker. He was curious and wanted to see Jesus, but had no interest in actually meeting Him.
There are many people like that today. They are curious about Jesus, but they have no desire to become one of His followers. They are merely looking on from a distance.
As Jesus came to the sycamore tree, He looked up and called Zaccheus by name. Jesus knows your name as well.
He told Zaccheus that He must stay at his house that evening. Zaccheus hurried down and welcomed Jesus into his home. He received Him gladly.
When the crowd saw it, they began to grumble because Zaccheus had a reputation of being a sinful man. He may have despised and exploited the poor and cheated many when tax collecting. He got rich by cheating others.
Immediately, Zaccheus repented and vowed to change his ways. He offered to care for the poor and repay anyone he had defrauded. Zaccheus wanted Jesus in more than His home, he wanted Him to be the new Lord of His life.
Jesus rejoiced at his repentance, and celebrated that a sinner had turned from his wrongful ways. Jesus came to seek and to save the lost.
He is still on the same mission today. You may not be seriously seeking Jesus, but He is seeking you. Are you ready to repent and invite Him into your life? He knows your name!
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
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The Story of Bartimaeus
June 7, 2025
The Story of Bartimaeus: Luke 18:35-43
“35) As Jesus was approaching Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the road begging. 36) Now hearing a crowd going by, he began to inquire what this was. 37) They told him that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by. 38) And he called out, saying, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” 39) Those who led the way were sternly telling him to be quiet; but he kept crying out all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” 40) And Jesus stopped and commanded that he be brought to Him; and when he came near, He questioned him, 41) “What do you want Me to do for you?” And he said, “Lord, I want to regain my sight!” 42) And Jesus said to him, “Receive your sight; your faith has made you well.” 43) Immediately he regained his sight and began following Him, glorifying God; and when all the people saw it, they gave praise to God.” Luke 18:35-43
Mark also records this story. (Mark 10:46-52) He identifies the blind man as Bartimaeus of Timaeus. His healing and subsequent walk with Jesus was well known. This was a substantial miracle.
As Jesus walked by, Bartimaeus could hear the commotion of the crowd. He knew something extraordinary was happening. Many blind people are keenly aware of their surroundings. They have a heightened sense of hearing.
As he began asking questions, they told him that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by. Evidently, he had heard much about Jesus.
Quickly he started crying out; “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” Those who were leading the crowd tried to silence him. In his desperation, he cried out even louder. He wasn’t about to sit quietly and let Jesus pass him by.
There is no clue in the story as to how he had connected Jesus with the Son of David. Putting the many stories together, he concluded Jesus was the Messiah.
His faith was in the identity of Jesus. According to Isaiah 53:5 and numerous other Old Testament verses, if Jesus was the Messiah, He was “The God Who heals.” That is the literal meaning of His name, “Jehovah Rapha.”
Hearing him crying out, Jesus stopped and commanded him to be brought to Him. Then He asked a simple question; “What do you want me to do for you?”
Without hesitation, he answered, “Lord, I want to regain my sight!” What do you want Jesus to do for you? Do you have an answer?
With that response, Jesus replied; “Receive your sight, your faith has made you well.”
Let me make an important observation; his faith wasn’t in healing; his faith was in the Healer! He had no doubt who Jesus was and that He could therefore heal! He was indeed the “Son of David.”
Verse 43 might be the key verse in the story. Immediately, he received his sight, and began following Jesus, and glorifying God. He continued to vocally point people to Jesus. He became well known in the early church as “Bartimaeus from Timaeus, the former blind beggar.”
Jesus did much more than heal his vision, Jesus changed his life!
In fact, according to the gospel of Mark, Bartimaeus may have been among those glorifying Jesus during His Triumphant Entry into Jerusalem. He was most likely right there with Lazarus whom Jesus had raised from the dead.
We are called to be witnesses. We are called to lift up Jesus and tell His story. Never be shy to tell your story and point people to Jesus.
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
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“35) As Jesus was approaching Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the road begging. 36) Now hearing a crowd going by, he began to inquire what this was. 37) They told him that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by. 38) And he called out, saying, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” 39) Those who led the way were sternly telling him to be quiet; but he kept crying out all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” 40) And Jesus stopped and commanded that he be brought to Him; and when he came near, He questioned him, 41) “What do you want Me to do for you?” And he said, “Lord, I want to regain my sight!” 42) And Jesus said to him, “Receive your sight; your faith has made you well.” 43) Immediately he regained his sight and began following Him, glorifying God; and when all the people saw it, they gave praise to God.” Luke 18:35-43
Mark also records this story. (Mark 10:46-52) He identifies the blind man as Bartimaeus of Timaeus. His healing and subsequent walk with Jesus was well known. This was a substantial miracle.
As Jesus walked by, Bartimaeus could hear the commotion of the crowd. He knew something extraordinary was happening. Many blind people are keenly aware of their surroundings. They have a heightened sense of hearing.
As he began asking questions, they told him that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by. Evidently, he had heard much about Jesus.
Quickly he started crying out; “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” Those who were leading the crowd tried to silence him. In his desperation, he cried out even louder. He wasn’t about to sit quietly and let Jesus pass him by.
There is no clue in the story as to how he had connected Jesus with the Son of David. Putting the many stories together, he concluded Jesus was the Messiah.
His faith was in the identity of Jesus. According to Isaiah 53:5 and numerous other Old Testament verses, if Jesus was the Messiah, He was “The God Who heals.” That is the literal meaning of His name, “Jehovah Rapha.”
Hearing him crying out, Jesus stopped and commanded him to be brought to Him. Then He asked a simple question; “What do you want me to do for you?”
Without hesitation, he answered, “Lord, I want to regain my sight!” What do you want Jesus to do for you? Do you have an answer?
With that response, Jesus replied; “Receive your sight, your faith has made you well.”
Let me make an important observation; his faith wasn’t in healing; his faith was in the Healer! He had no doubt who Jesus was and that He could therefore heal! He was indeed the “Son of David.”
Verse 43 might be the key verse in the story. Immediately, he received his sight, and began following Jesus, and glorifying God. He continued to vocally point people to Jesus. He became well known in the early church as “Bartimaeus from Timaeus, the former blind beggar.”
Jesus did much more than heal his vision, Jesus changed his life!
In fact, according to the gospel of Mark, Bartimaeus may have been among those glorifying Jesus during His Triumphant Entry into Jerusalem. He was most likely right there with Lazarus whom Jesus had raised from the dead.
We are called to be witnesses. We are called to lift up Jesus and tell His story. Never be shy to tell your story and point people to Jesus.
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
Sent from my iPhone
Growing in Understanding
June 6, 2025
Growing In Understanding: Luke 18:31-34
“31) Then He took the twelve aside and said to them, “Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem, and all things which are written through the prophets about the Son of Man will be accomplished. 32) For He will be handed over to the Gentiles, and will be mocked and mistreated and spit upon, 33) and after they have scourged Him, they will kill Him; and the third day He will rise again.” 34) But the disciples understood none of these things, and the meaning of this statement was hidden from them, and they did not comprehend the things that were said.” Luke 18:31-34
It was getting late in the public ministry of Jesus. The hour of His crucifixion was approaching. He had forewarned His disciples many times about His coming arrest, scourging, crucifixion and resurrection, but it had not registered with them.
He again appealed to the Old Testament prophesies about His suffering, but they were blinded to the truth. It wasn’t until after Pentecost that their eyes were really opened. That is evident in their writings. One of the primary ministries of the Holy Spirit is teaching.
In Ephesians 1:17-18, Paul prayed for believers to have a spirit of wisdom and revelation into the knowledge of Jesus Christ. He wanted the eyes of their heart to be opened into all aspects of the Christian life.
I pray this often over myself, my family and others. Many suffer from spiritual blindness. Illuminating the Word of God is one of the primary ministries of the Holy Spirit.
I welcome the Holy Spirit as my teacher. Every day is a learning and discovery process into new insights of the glorious riches of Christ and manifold treasures of the Christian life.
Do not assume you know it all. My 52 years of walking with Jesus and studying His Word has barely cracked the surface of understanding the riches of His glory. Every day is a new treasure hunt.
Insights build upon insights. Truth is accumulative. The Holy Spirits role as teacher never ends. Obedience to known truth opens the door to new revelation. Faith grows accordingly.
Jesus didn’t send the disciples out because they had arrived. He launch them on a life long journey of study, learning, service and obedience. Every believer is a work in progress.
Never stop or become stale. Don’t try to live on yesterday’s manna. Don’t drift or coast. Push your growth and learning process. Invite the Holy Spirit to teach and stretch you. Stay within the boundaries of Scripture. Be willing to learn from those in other theological camps. Search the Scriptures daily.
Most important; follow Jesus and enjoy the journey.
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
“31) Then He took the twelve aside and said to them, “Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem, and all things which are written through the prophets about the Son of Man will be accomplished. 32) For He will be handed over to the Gentiles, and will be mocked and mistreated and spit upon, 33) and after they have scourged Him, they will kill Him; and the third day He will rise again.” 34) But the disciples understood none of these things, and the meaning of this statement was hidden from them, and they did not comprehend the things that were said.” Luke 18:31-34
It was getting late in the public ministry of Jesus. The hour of His crucifixion was approaching. He had forewarned His disciples many times about His coming arrest, scourging, crucifixion and resurrection, but it had not registered with them.
He again appealed to the Old Testament prophesies about His suffering, but they were blinded to the truth. It wasn’t until after Pentecost that their eyes were really opened. That is evident in their writings. One of the primary ministries of the Holy Spirit is teaching.
In Ephesians 1:17-18, Paul prayed for believers to have a spirit of wisdom and revelation into the knowledge of Jesus Christ. He wanted the eyes of their heart to be opened into all aspects of the Christian life.
I pray this often over myself, my family and others. Many suffer from spiritual blindness. Illuminating the Word of God is one of the primary ministries of the Holy Spirit.
I welcome the Holy Spirit as my teacher. Every day is a learning and discovery process into new insights of the glorious riches of Christ and manifold treasures of the Christian life.
Do not assume you know it all. My 52 years of walking with Jesus and studying His Word has barely cracked the surface of understanding the riches of His glory. Every day is a new treasure hunt.
Insights build upon insights. Truth is accumulative. The Holy Spirits role as teacher never ends. Obedience to known truth opens the door to new revelation. Faith grows accordingly.
Jesus didn’t send the disciples out because they had arrived. He launch them on a life long journey of study, learning, service and obedience. Every believer is a work in progress.
Never stop or become stale. Don’t try to live on yesterday’s manna. Don’t drift or coast. Push your growth and learning process. Invite the Holy Spirit to teach and stretch you. Stay within the boundaries of Scripture. Be willing to learn from those in other theological camps. Search the Scriptures daily.
Most important; follow Jesus and enjoy the journey.
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
Sent from my iPhone
Rewards of Following Jesus
June 5, 2025
Rewards of Following Jesus: Luke 18:28-30
“28) Peter said, “Behold, we have left our own homes and followed You.” 29) And He said to them, “Truly I say to you, there is no one who has left house or wife or brothers or parents or children, for the sake of the kingdom of God, 30) who will not receive many times as much at this time and in the age to come, eternal life.”” Luke 18:28-30
So what does it mean to follow Jesus? According to Matthew 4:18-22, when Jesus walked passed their commercial fishing site and called then to follow Him, Peter, James, John and Andrew left everything a followed Him.
But that’s not the full story. They later stayed in Peter’s house and Jesus even healed his mother in-law from a fever. (See Matthew 8:14-17) Years later Paul talked about the other apostles like Cephas (Peter) being married. (1 Corinthians 9:5)
Evidently, following Jesus did not mean they liquidated everything and abandoned their wife and family. Peter was fulfilling his domestic responsibility to care for his aging mother in-law.
So what does it mean to follow Jesus? It means putting Him first. It involves serving Him above self. It focuses on walking in the Spirit and doing His will. It includes sharing the gospel, ministering to others and making disciples. At some point it might involve laying your life down for Him.
Peter was not complaining, he was merely noting that they had sincerely followed him. They had made huge sacrifices.
The response of Jesus was classic; “What they gained was far more than what they left.” They were living on the front lines of kingdom blessings. They were hearing every message Jesus preached, seeing every miracle Jesus performed and being prepared for the filling of the Holy Spirit soon to be poured out at Pentecost.
They were being prepared to be the first wave of men and women (If you include the 120 that prayed in Pentecost) that God was about to use to change the course of human history!
Let’s face it, no one knows the names of the many other men who owned fishing sites along the Sea of Galilee! Following Jesus radically changed these four men. Who they became and what God did through them is mind boggling.
Indeed, they received many times more in this life and in the age to come eternal life! The comparison is impossible to calculate. The pleasures of this world cannot compare to the rewards of following Jesus. They extend far beyond this life and this world.
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
“28) Peter said, “Behold, we have left our own homes and followed You.” 29) And He said to them, “Truly I say to you, there is no one who has left house or wife or brothers or parents or children, for the sake of the kingdom of God, 30) who will not receive many times as much at this time and in the age to come, eternal life.”” Luke 18:28-30
So what does it mean to follow Jesus? According to Matthew 4:18-22, when Jesus walked passed their commercial fishing site and called then to follow Him, Peter, James, John and Andrew left everything a followed Him.
But that’s not the full story. They later stayed in Peter’s house and Jesus even healed his mother in-law from a fever. (See Matthew 8:14-17) Years later Paul talked about the other apostles like Cephas (Peter) being married. (1 Corinthians 9:5)
Evidently, following Jesus did not mean they liquidated everything and abandoned their wife and family. Peter was fulfilling his domestic responsibility to care for his aging mother in-law.
So what does it mean to follow Jesus? It means putting Him first. It involves serving Him above self. It focuses on walking in the Spirit and doing His will. It includes sharing the gospel, ministering to others and making disciples. At some point it might involve laying your life down for Him.
Peter was not complaining, he was merely noting that they had sincerely followed him. They had made huge sacrifices.
The response of Jesus was classic; “What they gained was far more than what they left.” They were living on the front lines of kingdom blessings. They were hearing every message Jesus preached, seeing every miracle Jesus performed and being prepared for the filling of the Holy Spirit soon to be poured out at Pentecost.
They were being prepared to be the first wave of men and women (If you include the 120 that prayed in Pentecost) that God was about to use to change the course of human history!
Let’s face it, no one knows the names of the many other men who owned fishing sites along the Sea of Galilee! Following Jesus radically changed these four men. Who they became and what God did through them is mind boggling.
Indeed, they received many times more in this life and in the age to come eternal life! The comparison is impossible to calculate. The pleasures of this world cannot compare to the rewards of following Jesus. They extend far beyond this life and this world.
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
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The Miraculous Nature of Human Salvation: Luke 18:26-27
June 4, 2025
The Miraculous Nature of Human Salvation: Luke 18:26-27
“26) They who heard it said, “Then who can be saved?” 27) But He said, “The things that are impossible with people are possible with God.”” Luke 18:26-27
This question and response came as a result of the story of the rich young ruler. The timing of the story is significant. The incident happened prior to the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
It underlines the fact that no one is good enough to save themselves before God. Sin is a universal human problem.
The mission of Jesus was to do for mankind what no one could do for themselves. It established salvation as a work of God.
Take time and review John 3:16-17; ““16) For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. 17) For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world might be saved through Him.” “Who then can be saved?” Those who believe in Jesus Christ! Salvation is based on personal faith in Jesus Christ. The gospel message includes repentance and turning away from sin. (See Acts 26:19-20)
Salvation is based on the grace of God. (See Ephesians 2:8-10) The Holy Spirit begins an active role of transformation in the life of every true believer. He not only saves us, He changes us. (See Titus 3:4-7)
Human salvation is only possible because of the active role of God. Jesus paid for human sin and the Holy Spirit activity changes those who come to Jesus in saving faith.
I view human salvation and transformation as the greatest work of God. It truly is miraculous.
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
Sent from my iPhone
“26) They who heard it said, “Then who can be saved?” 27) But He said, “The things that are impossible with people are possible with God.”” Luke 18:26-27
This question and response came as a result of the story of the rich young ruler. The timing of the story is significant. The incident happened prior to the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
It underlines the fact that no one is good enough to save themselves before God. Sin is a universal human problem.
The mission of Jesus was to do for mankind what no one could do for themselves. It established salvation as a work of God.
Take time and review John 3:16-17; ““16) For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. 17) For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world might be saved through Him.” “Who then can be saved?” Those who believe in Jesus Christ! Salvation is based on personal faith in Jesus Christ. The gospel message includes repentance and turning away from sin. (See Acts 26:19-20)
Salvation is based on the grace of God. (See Ephesians 2:8-10) The Holy Spirit begins an active role of transformation in the life of every true believer. He not only saves us, He changes us. (See Titus 3:4-7)
Human salvation is only possible because of the active role of God. Jesus paid for human sin and the Holy Spirit activity changes those who come to Jesus in saving faith.
I view human salvation and transformation as the greatest work of God. It truly is miraculous.
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
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