What Are We Saved From? by Shalene Kearney

Oh that's easy you say. "We're saved from eternal damnation." Yes, that's true, but we are also saved from Death. We that are true believers and Christ followers believe ourselves to be saved, not only from eternal damnation, but also from Death. I'm not talking a physical death. Though, if Christ should return today, those of us (true believers) alive today would certainly be spared a physical death. You see, Satan is not the opposite of God. Death is. That is why Jesus was required to conquer Death by His resurrection. This is illustrated in Revelation 1:17-18

And when I saw Him, I fell at His feet as dead. And He laid His right hand upon me, saying unto me, "Fear not; I am the First and the Last. I am He that liveth, and was dead; and behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen, and have the keys of hell and of death. (emphasis mine)

And then in Revelation 2:7 (NLT) we learn that

"Anyone with ears to hear must listen to the Spirit and understand what he is saying to the churches. To everyone who is victorious I will give fruit from the tree of life in the paradise of God."

If Satan were God's opposite, he would have much more power than he does. (Not that he doesn't have more than he ought- but that's just my opinion.) Death is what Christ saved us from. Death being eternal separation from Him. Before Christ died for us, very few were given the annointing necessary to allow them to approach the throne of God in His Kingdom. I'll go into that in another post. (This is a subject that will require more than one, not just because of the depth, but because I must study.)

I feel compelled to share more with you, but I must admit that I do not yet know enough of the scriptures necessary to make my point. I will be studying, and praying and studying some more. I hope you will "stayed tuned" for the "next installment." Until then, I urge you, read Revelations for yourself. Did you know it is the only book of the bible that specifically states a blessing on the reader and those that share it's contents?? It may seem a little scary at first, or maybe a little too "sci-fi" with all the creatures described, but it's really an eye opening book of instruction and foretelling.

--Lord, I pray today that my words were wise enough in their brevity, and that I did not stray from Your Holy Word. I feel moved by the Spirit You placed within me, to share the Salvation You so freely gave, and what it means for all of us that accept it. Lord, I pray today that those that seek You, and the answers will do so with an open and willing heart, because Your Word says that those who seek shall find. I pray these things in Jesus Holy Name. Amen