23/08/2026
Our salvation is a costly gift that requires active stewardship and a commitment in sharing the Good News.
1. The Danger of Leaving God’s Presence
The Prodigal's Mistake: Luke 15:13 shows the son gathering all he had and traveling to a distant country, throwing away his inheritance on wild living.
The World's Food: Outside of God's presence, the world eventually starves us spiritually, leaving us empty and desperate enough to envy the food of pigs (Luke 15:16).
The Lesson: Do not be in a hurry to leave the presence of God. True fulfillment, protection, and provision are only found in remaining close to the Father.
2. The Cost and Value of Our Salvation
The Ultimate Sacrifice: Our salvation was not cheap. It was bought at a historic cost—the life of Jesus Christ, who offered Himself as the perfect, living sacrifice (1 Peter 1:18-19).
Cherishing the Gift: Because of this immense cost, we must highly value our relationship with God and not treat His grace casually.
3. Infinite Forgiveness and Complete Restoration
A Faithful Father: No matter how far we have wandered or how many sins we have committed, God's mercy is greater.
The Promise: As soon as the son returned, the father ran to embrace him. Similarly, 1 John 1:9 promises that if we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
4. Salvation is a Journey, Not a One-Time Event
Working Out Your Faith: Confession of faith is the starting line, not the finish line.
Daily Growth: We are called to actively maintain our spiritual life and "work out your own salvation with fear and trembling" (Philippians 2:12), growing closer to God every day.
5. Our Duty to Broadcast the Good News
Living Testimonies: Just as Christ sacrificed Himself for us, we are called to offer our lives as living sacrifices (Romans 12:1).
The Great Commission: A vital part of working towards our salvation is testifying about God's goodness and broadcasting the Gospel to a world that is spiritually starving (Matthew 28:19-20).