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Alive Evermore

Alive Evermore

I am he that lived, and was dead; and behold, I am alive for evermore, amen; and have the keys of hell and of death. Revelation 1:18 KJV   

In this amazing passage from Revelation, John reveals the power Jesus has over life, death, judgment, and salvation. Christ is the only biblical figure that satisfies the description in this verse. Jesus lived without sin. He died on the cross. Our Savior arose from the dead on the third day.

The Wages of Sin

The bible mentions in Romans 6:23, “For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. KJV” As the holder of the keys to hell and death, Christ is alive for evermore. He delivers repentant sinners from the condemnation of hell. The Lord gives eternal life to the faithful. Christ paid for our sins on the cross, restoring believers to right standing with God.

Beyond that, our faith restores us to right standing with God and we become joint heirs in the kingdom of heaven. After our corrupted bodies die, we will be given eternal life in heaven with God. As Jesus said in John 14:2, “In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. KJV” Jesus’ death and subsequent resurrection made a way for believers to spend eternity in the presence of God.

Prayer: “Father God, thank you for your mercy. Thank you for loving me and that Christ is alive for evermore. Give me the strength and understanding to live in obedience to your will and word. Forgive me for my failings as I forgive those who have offended me. In Jesus’ name – Amen.”

Yesterday’s Devotional: Made Near in Christ

My Hope Is in You

Now, Lord, what do I wait for? My hope is in you. Psalm 39:7 WEB We suffer many things in life. David had been suffering sickness and recognized that as a sinful man, death waits for him just as it does for anyone else. He would not cry out in front of men because he...

Honor All Men

Honor all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king. 1 Peter 2:17 WEB The apostle Peter writes this letter to churches in Asia Minor giving them advice on how to live as Christians. His advice is to follow the example of Jesus and live in submission to God...

The Lord Our God

And Jesus answered him, The first of all the commandments is, Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord: And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment....