The Goodness of God
by Lani
W. Finley
If we
are to begin to comprehend the depths and splendor of God's
grace, then we must first believe in the absolute
goodness of God. It is the only basis upon
which we can start to accept the truth about God's gift of
salvation. It is only when we come to believe that God has
our best interest at heart that we will begin to trust in
His love, forgiveness and promises. Our Heavenly Father has
never asked anyone to give up anything that would not
ultimately destroy him or her. He only wants to give us good
things that will ultimately bring us life, health and
happiness.
Man's
transgressions had separated him from God and closed the
door to eternal life. However, God's goodness prevailed. He
never stopped loving man, even though man was living a life
of sin and rebellion. "But God commendeth
his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners,
Christ died for us" (Rom 5:8).
The most costly thing God ever did, was to love
mankind. It cost Him the life of His precious Son, Jesus
Christ. God ordained Jesus to suffer a painful death, in
order to save us from eternal judgement. Therefore, Jesus
Christ can be considered as the personification and proof of
God's Goodness.
The
gospel of grace is about God's desire for a relationship
with man. It is God who has reached out to His creation,
through Jesus Christ.
