BLAMELESS

Musick-al note # 177 

       All men are sinners (Romans 3:23), but in obeying Christ Jesus we can have our sins forgiven in His blood (Ephesians 1:7).  This is done by obeying the Gospel. But what is ‘the gospel’?  It is “Christ dying for our sins, was buried and raised on the third day” according to the scriptures (1 Corinthians 15:3-4).  How then can we obey those words?  Paul said in Romans 6:17-18 while you were slaves of sin, you obeyed a form of the doctrine, which set you free from sin and made you a servant of righteousness. The form is baptism indicating that you have died to sin and burying the old life in a water grave as Christ died and was buried (Romans 6:3-4. Then you are raised to live a new life as a child of God in Christ (Galatians 3:26-27). Peter said you were redeemed with the precious blood of Christ, who had no sin (1 Peter 1:18-19). Redemption is given to man through the blood of Christ Jesus the perfect sacrifice for sin. God will save those who obey Him with an eternal salvation (Hebrews 5:8-9).

       Now look at Philippians 2:14-15, “Do all things without murmuring and disputing, that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world”. They were a testimony of Christ being confirmed in them, as they eagerly waited for the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ. They would be blameless or “chargeable with no sin” if they continued to obey God without murmuring and complaining.  They would also be confirmed by the Lord Jesus in the last day for He will add His testimony that they were obedient to the end. The same promise is to each of us if we obey Him and remain faithful to the end of our lives on earth.  Jesus said in Revelation 2:10, “Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.” How blessed will everyone be to follow Jesus

               Gordon Musick