Did Jesus Really Die for Me?

THE Bible is filled with heartfelt expressions from men "with feelings like ours."  (James 5:17)  For example, we can readily sympathize with Paul's candid admission found at Romans 7:21-24: "When I wish to do what is right, what is bad is present with me. . .  . Miserable man that I am!" Such honest feelings reassure us when we contend with our own imperfections.

Paul expressed other sincere feelings too.  At Galatians 2:20, he  stated conviction that Jesus "loved [him] and handed himself over for [him]" personally!  Does that describe "feelings like ours" as well? Perhaps not always. 

If we contend with feelings of low self-worth because of our past sins, we may at times struggle to accept Jehovah's love and forgiveness,let alone to view the ransom sacrifice as a personal gift to us.  Does Jesus really want us to view the ransom in that way?  If so, what can help us to do that? Let us examine those two questions. 

Next time: Did Jesus Really Die for Me?  - JESUS' VIEW OF HIS SACRIFICE

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