Word is out that an amnesty has been proclaimed for all. This amnesty has been granted by lawful authority and is in complete accord with the highest ideals of truth, justice and mercy. It grants pardon to all classes of offenses and completely obliterates all guilt and record of wrongdoing. It will entitle all who take advantage of it to citizenship in the greatest country. This amnesty is definitely for you, for the good reason that you absolutely need it.
The One who proclaims it is the Supreme Ruler of the Universe — God. Heaven is the country that all who take advantage of the amnesty will be accepted into. And the reason that you need it is that “all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:2323For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; (Romans 3:23)). Without this amnesty, not one will ever enter into heaven.
It is in accord with the highest ideals of truth, justice and mercy:
Of truth, because “grace and truth came by Jesus Christ” (John 1:1717For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ. (John 1:17)). He said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life” (John 14:66Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. (John 14:6)). In His life, He fully revealed all that was in the heart of God, so that we never need to be in the dark about the truth again.
Of justice, because Jesus Christ is the just One. If you want to see what a thoroughly good man looks like, you may examine His life. As a man, He lived a life of perfect righteousness, even in the midst of a world that had gone astray and fallen into bitter opposition to God. He is also the just One, because through His death on the cross, He made the one sacrifice that can forever put away sins. By it, all who believe are completely justified and accounted righteous in God’s sight. “To declare, I say, at this time His righteousness: that He might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus” (Romans 3:2626To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus. (Romans 3:26)).
Of mercy, because the justification of a sinner is an act of tender mercy. It takes a lost sinner and makes him suitable to enter heaven. “The Lord is good to all: and His tender mercies are over all His works” (Psalm 145:99The Lord is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works. (Psalm 145:9)).
When sinners believe in Christ, they are forgiven, pardoned and their former offenses are completely obliterated. The Holy Spirit comes to dwell in them, helping them to begin to live a new life that is suited for the place they are headed.
“Amnesty proclaimed to all” is the most beautiful message ever declared. But will you take advantage of it? Will you bow your heart in repentance and believe in the wonderful name of Jesus Christ?