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Title: Covering All the Bases
Date: Jul 23, 2010
Topic(s): Salvation
Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-3, John 8:34, Isaiah 48:22, Romans 8:23-25, Romans 6:14, 1 Peter 2:24, Romans 6:5-7, 1 Corinthians 15:52-54, Isaiah 59:2, Romans 6:23, 2 Corinthians 6:2, Romans 3:23

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Ever heard the expression "cover all the bases"? It originated in the game of baseball. It meant that no matter which base an opposing team member was speeding toward, a member of the opposite team would be there to tag him out.

While that's still true in baseball, it has also come to mean that every part of a job, project or event has been handled, that every possibility has been considered and planned for.

That's true of our salvation. The Bible says that our salvation encompasses the past, the present and the future. God the Father through Jesus Christ, His Son, has all the bases covered. Let's see how that works.

What Does God Say?

The Past:

• According to Ephesians 2:1-3, what was our past like?
• Read 1 Peter 2:24. What did Christ do about this?

The Present:

• Read Romans 6:14. What is Christ doing for you today?
• Describe how this came about according to Romans 6:5-7.

The Future:

• According to Romans 8:23-25, what is one thing that the future holds?
• What else does the future hold? (Read 1 Corinthians 15:52-54.)

My Thoughts

You may wonder, Why do I need to be concerned about my sin, anyway? Here is what someone said in answer to that question:

Because any sin torments (Isaiah 48:22)
Because any sin separates you from God (Isaiah 59:2)
Because any sin enslaves you (John 8:34)
Because any sin ends in death (Romans 6:23)
And because all have sinned (Romans 3:23)

My Part

It's evident that God has "all the bases covered" when it comes to your salvation. But what can you do? What's your part? The key is to receive Jesus Christ as your Savior. The apostle Paul says in 2 Corinthians 6:2, "Behold, now is the favorable time; behold, now is the day of salvation."

You'll discover more about God's way of salvation by clicking on the "Meet Jesus" link.

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