Message Of Salvation Throughout The Bible

Paul wrote in the book of Romans, in chapter 15:1-6 the following;

15 We who are strong ought to bear the weaknesses of the weak and not please ourselves.  2  Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, leading to edification.  3  For even Christ did not please Himself. But as it is written, “The insults of those who insulted You fell on Me.”  4  For whatever was previously written was written for our instruction, so that through perseverance and encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.

5  Now may the God of perseverance and encouragement grant you to live in harmony with one another in accordance with Christ Jesus,  6  so that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

The hope he is referring to is found in our Lord Jesus Christ. This means, if we look closely at the Old Testament, we will find the message of salvation hiding in plain sight. It is there, repeated by writers over the centuries throughout the books.

For example, in the book of Isaiah, in chapter 6:1-9, we find the steps of salvation hidden in the calling of Isaiah to be the LORD’S prophet.

Verses one through four states;

In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lifted up, and the train of His robe filled the temple.  2  Above it stood seraphim; each one had six wings: with two he covered his face, with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew.  3  And one cried to another and said:

“Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts;
The whole earth is full of His glory!”

4  And the posts of the door were shaken by the voice of him who cried out, and the house was filled with smoke.

This is his encounter with Adonai, the Supreme LORD and Master.

Verse five states;

5  So I said:

“Woe is me, for I am undone!
Because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips;
For my eyes have seen the King, The Lord of hosts.”

It is here that Isaiah is convicted of his sinful nature.
Verses six and seven state;
6  Then one of the seraphim flew to me, having in his hand a live coal which he had taken with the tongs from the altar.  7  And he touched my mouth with it, and said:

“Behold, this has touched your lips; your iniquity is taken away, and your sin purged.”

This describes the cleansing work of the Lord Jesus removing our sin and iniquity.

Verse eight states;
8  Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying:
“Whom shall I send, and who will go for Us?”
Then I said, “Here am I! Send me.”

This is where Isaiah received his commission, his assignment. This would be comparable to Mark 16:15-18 and Matthew 28:18-20 where we receive the general assignment given to every believer by Jesus.

Ever person will go through these steps that lead from death to life, from darkness to light. Every person has a unique encounter with the Lord Jesus because we are each unique
individuals in His eyes, yet common in that we are each invited to become members of His family.

Each person has an encounter, is convicted of their sins, will undergo the cleansing of Christs blood if they accept His invitation to be born again and will be commissioned to use their unique giftings to go into their world and be a witness of His wonderous love!