The Bible teaches that Christ died for sinners, not the righteous, highlighting His grace towards the ungodly.
In Romans 5:8, it is clearly stated that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. This underscores the sovereign grace of God, as Jesus does not come for the righteous or the good, because, as Romans 3:10 tells us, ‘there is none righteous, no, not one.’ Salvation is for those who recognize their need for a Savior, those who cannot straighten up and need divine intervention. The Gospel makes it evident that Christ’s sacrifice was designed for the ungodly and lost, underscoring the depths of God’s love for us in our sinful state.
Scripture References:
Romans 5:8, Romans 3:10, Romans 5:6, John 10:15
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