Unlimited: Who Then Can Be Saved?
May 30, 2024 2276
The disciples were even more amazed, and said to each other, “Who then can be saved?”
Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but not with God; all things are possible with God” (Mark 10:26–27, NIV).
Jesus exclaimed, “How hard it is for the rich to enter the kingdom of God!” This statement shook the disciples to their core.
The issue for the disciples wasn’t so much that they were concerned about the salvation of others. They were concerned for themselves.
They just saw a man who seemed to meet all the requirements for heaven, according to their religion, be turned away by Jesus. He apparently kept the commandments, and he was rich. The way that they understood it, to be rich meant that God approved of you and that’s why he blessed you.
So, if it was so hard for rich people to be saved – people who obviously had God’s approval – what about them? The disciples were dirt poor.
Jesus’ answer to them is very simple: Salvation is impossible for men, but not for God. All things are possible for God.
Jesus is emphasising the important lesson that the disciples needed to learn: that salvation was not about man’s work, but that it was the work of God.
And Christians have struggled with this central concept since then.
– Eliezer Gonzalez
Eli’s Reflection: Why do you think that this is so counter-intuitive to humanity? Where do you see God at work in you?
Olivia
Feb 9, 2021
GOD ?thank you for taking Control of my life cause if it wasn't for you I don't know we're I would be at in my life today , because of you lord I been clean for 22years from street drugs Lord I'm bless and thankful for your work and your words so yes thank you lord so much for picking me up and keep my feet on Solid ground Amen I will always praise your holy name and give you the glory I thank God for Jesus Christ for being my Salvation
JASON ANDREW TOPPIN
Feb 8, 2021
O AM AMAZED HIW GUD CAN LOVE ME
Muchiri
Feb 9, 2021
The only thing I can say is thank you