Jim Elliff
Did Christ die for you? Was the act that was meant to pay the just penalty for man's sins specifically calculated with you in mind? Was Christ cognizant of you when He accomplished His sacrifice and subsequent resurrection?
The first century apostle, Paul, answers this relevant question in his letter to the Romans. His words may help you and those you love.
His answer:
Christ died for those who aren't strong
For when we were still without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly (Romans 5:6).
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Christ died for those who sin
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 were still sinners, Christ died for us (5:7-8).
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Christ died for those who are His enemies
For if when we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son . . . (5:10).
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"Remember me," he pleaded. Christ did. He died for him—and for all such pathetic wretches.
Were you among them?
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