We are all reminded on a daily (if not hourly) basis that we live in a world surrounded by and stuck in sin. In Galatians 1:4 the apostle Paul refers to this current period of history in which we live as "the present evil age." Everyone knows and admits the world has problems. People get sick, people steal, people harm other people, and all people ultimately die. We are told that "the world is getting better," but one look around or glance at the news would compel us to disagree. This world is rotting and wasting away because of sin. Thankfully, in the same verse (Galatians 1:4) Paul gives us hope. Jesus "gave himself for our sins to rescue us from the present evil age." There is nothing we can do to save ourselves from sin, we must trust in Christ to save us through His unbelievable sacrifice of Himself on the cross. That is the message of the gospel of Jesus Christ. As Christ followers we still deal with the effects of living in a sinful and messed up world, but our ultimate rescue is secure in Christ. We are in process of being rescued. Are you being rescued?
"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." - Isaiah 41:10
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