THE SCRIPTURES REVEAL JESUS

You search the Scriptures, for in them you think you have eternal life; and these are they which testify of Me. John 5:39

     Every book has a central theme. The central theme of the Bible is Jesus Christ. It is a story of the perfect world He created, sin's rebellion, the consequences of disobedience, and the efforts of a loving God desperate to save His lost children. The Bible is the story of Jesus plunging into the arena of human affairs to save a people who could not save themselves. In a world of self-centeredness, Jesus revealed the selfless love of God. In a world that did not love Him, Jesus loved unconditionally. "God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us." (Rom. 5:8).
     I have seen this incredible love story touch the lives of millions around the world in our It Is Written evangelistic meetings. During our meetings in Madras, India, one of the local Bible instructors asked to be assigned to the worst area in town - a barrio known for its gangs, thieves, drugs, and drunkenness. One day while she was visiting people in that area, Jesus came face to face with the local gang leader. The gang leader confronted her and said, "Old woman, get out of here with your Jesus."
     "Young man," she replied, "tell me why you don't love Him as I do." The gang leader began to curse and yell. She patiently listened. When he calmed down, she told him about the Jesus who changed her life. The Jesus who filled her heart with love and joy and peace. The though, hardened gang leader began to weep. Old woman, please come with me to all the gang members in this barrio to tell them about the love of Jesus too."
     The Christ of Scripture transformed this doubter's heart. There is a love that flows from the pages of Scripture that changes our lives also. There is nothing we can do to change God's love for us. All of our sins will not keep Him from loving us.
     The Bible speaks to us of a love so amazing, so incredible, so unparalleled, so matchless, so awesome that, if we let it, that love will change our lives.
                                                                                                  By Pastor Mark Finley