In many if not most churches throughout the decades children and adults alike have been taught what has been called the ABCs of salvation.  It is a simple way to help someone know what to do once they understand why they need the “ABCs” that lead to “salvation.”   If I did not believe that I was “sick” and you came around trying to sell me or even give me a tonic of cure I wouldn’t want it because I would see no need in it.  I have to believe or know that I was diagnosed with a sickness and then I would be more open to hearing about the “cure” that was being offered.  

The “Good News” which is what is also referred to as “The Gospel” has to be preached and taught that others may “hear” for themselves and then make a choice.  One has to come to the realization that they are in need of saving before they can be saved. One would have to believe the basics that God exists.  He created all things, which includes all “angelic” beings; a third of them rebelled at the urging of a prideful enemy of God. The universe and earth and all that’s upon it was created.  God saw it all as good.  The enemy was even more jealous and was determined to marr the creation, which happened that God was aware from the foundation of the world would happen.  This is why Jesus was known as the “Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.” 

God created free choice to have relationships with anyone who chooses Him and understands that because of the “Fall” as it is called all are born into “sin,” which is a broken relationship with God and the only way to heal it is what some call the ABCs.  

A is for Acknowledging or admitting we are sinners; not able to live up to the truth and laws and commands of God.  B is to believe that Jesus is the remedy.  He is the “only way, no other” and any variation of this truth is still a lie.  The C is to confess with your own mouth you have done A and B.  This process of the ABCs is also called “repentance.”  Some mistakenly think that is the end of the journey, but it is only the beginning.  

God is the Alpha and the Omega the beginning and the end.  So there has to be the XYZ.  The X is to x-out anything in your life that is not within the will of God or lines up with the Bible.  You may have to X on certain people, places, and things that before seemed ok to you.  This doesn’t mean you are “better than” others but if others who may not share the same beliefs cause you to stray it may be wise to stay away.  

The Y is to continually “yield” yourself to the will of God.  This means to submit and yielding also means there is a “crop,” a “harvest.” of fruit in the way we now choose to live with the help of God. Jesus told a parable that the kingdom of God belongs to a people who are “producing fruit.” Just read the parable of the sowers and the seeds. 

The Z is to encourage us to have a zeal in serving the Lord.  We should have a great desire and hunger to know Him more and to make Him known.

~TRS 3-31-24