Romans 5:6-8
For when we were still without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. For scarcely for a righteous man will one die; yet perhaps for a good man someone would even dare to die. But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

Application:

We recognize love by its price tag. True love is costly and makes sacrifices for its beloved. What, then, does it reveal about God’s love that, to save us, He was willing to pay with His own Son’s life? Christ died for the ungodly because He loved us with everlasting love. This love is unconditional because it came while we were still helpless. He loved us when there was nothing lovely about us; we could not save ourselves.*

In the United States, on occasions like Memorial Day, we honor the sacrifices of those who died so that others might live. Remembering these heroes reminds me of Paul’s words that for a good person, perhaps someone might even dare to die (5:7). It’s rare for anyone to lay their life down for others.*

God’s love is even greater and more deserving of recognition than this. Jesus died, not just for friends; God demonstrated his love for us by dying while we were his enemies (5:8)! It’s as if he says to unbelievers, “I know you’re rebelling against me. But I still love you so much that I’ll go to the cross for you.” The world has never witnessed a love like this.*

Being without strength and helpless means that we were dead in our trespasses and sins (Ephesians 2:1-3) and destined for everlasting death in the Lake of Fire. A dead person cannot do anything but be consumed. What part of a dead person reaches out to God? God initiates salvation by calling us out from the grave, as He did with Lazarus. All we do is accept the gift and say, “Yes, Lord! Here I am, thank you for saving me and giving me eternal life. How may I serve you?“

*Ref: Tony Evans, The Tony Evans Bible Commentary (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2019), 1375–1376.

To God be the glory!

Our Lord Jesus Christ created everything! By Him, For Him!

“The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; The Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.” Numbers 6:24-26

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When God inspires me, I write or post articles that glorify God. I invite you to view this post as a Bible study. Like the Bereans in Acts 17:11, I encourage you to search the Scriptures to determine whether what I have posted is true. Always consult your church ministers regarding biblical matters. I am not a professional writer, so there may be grammatical or spelling errors. I strive to write as clearly and efficiently as possible. Your brother in Christ, Ricardo.

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