“God was reconciling the world to Himself in Christ, not counting men’s sins against them. And He has committed to us the word of reconciliation.”
“Reconciliation” is an important word in the Christian faith. The Greek word that it translates means to change the relationship between two parties. In this case it means that through Christ our relationship with God has been changed. He is now at work in our lives daily through the Holy Spirit. I want to explain my understanding of this word with the following questions: Why do we need reconciliation with God? Romans 3:23 tells us that “all have sinned and come short of the glory of God.” After the Garden of Eden, the Bible is filled with illustrations of the sins of humanity. The daily news gives us ample examples about humanities’ sins. We need look no further than ourselves to understand our own need for reconciliation with God. This leads us to the next question: How do we get reconciliation with God? Our text gives us the answer: “God was reconciling the world to Himself in Christ.” Actually, we are not reconciled to God by something that we did. Reconciliation is not our achievement; rather it is God’s love and grace that made it possible for us. Christ died on the cross and rose again in order for us to be reconciled to God. That is the teaching of the Bible, and there is no other way than through our faith relationship with Jesus. The first words that Christ offered from the cross were, “Father, forgive them for they know not what they do.” Jesus has forgiven us, and continues to forgive us through His love and grace. As Revelation 3:23 tells us: “He stands at the door and knocks,” and we need to invite Him in by faith. What is the result of reconciliation with God? Our text tells us: “Not imputing their trespasses (sins) unto them.” When we receive reconciliation with God, we are forgiven for our sins and they are not held against us by God. It is by God’s amazing grace that our sins are forgiven. This seems almost too amazing to be true, but it is. Romans 5:10-11: “For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the faith of His Son, much more being reconciled, we shall be saved by His life. 11. And not only so, but we also joy in God through the Lord Jesus Christ, by whom we have now received the atonement.” Thank God that we can be reconciled to Him. Thank God that you have been reconciled or that you can be reconciled. Bro. Joe
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