Salvation for Sinners

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MANY rejectors of Christ seem to be under an impression that the Lord Jesus died for the righteous only. Yet the Word of God plainly tells us that He "came not to call the righteous but SINNERS to repentance." (Luke 5:3232I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance. (Luke 5:32)). If men were "righteous" where is the need of repentance? The apostle Paul tells us, "There is no difference, for all have sinned." (Rom 3:22, 2322Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference: 23For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; (Romans 3:22‑23)). Did Paul not call himself "the chief of sinners," and was not the salvation of Christ enough for him? Christ came to save all—not a select few—not those who never did any wrong. As many as believe in Him are saved, but those who reject Him must perish forever. Scripture is plain on that point.
There are some who feel they are not fit for such a pure sinless Savior. Why doubt any more as to whether Christ will receive you? He Himself declares that His salvation is for sinners. Did He bleed on Calvary for the righteous? No! for all, for "all have sinned." Come to Him just as you are, an ungodly sinner, and He will receive you, nay, He will welcome you with joy. "And him that cometh to Me, I will in no wise cast out." (John 6:3737All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out. (John 6:37)) no Full assurance of acceptance, although we are unworthy. This is what makes the Gospel the means of salvation for the "lowest of the low"—those whose sins cannot be numbered. What a Gospel I What grace for sinners Believing on Christ, we may well sing:—
JUST AS I AM, without one plea,
But that Thy Blood was shed for me,
And that Thou bid'st me come to Thee:
O Lamb of God, I come.
F. G. JOYCE.