It Is Finished
Ephesians 2:8&9 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.
The Bible Way To Heaven This simple truth, for me, was overlooked the majority of my life. Why? I allowed religion to become the middleman. Never put anything in between you and Yeshua. Do not fall for any priest, pastor or online blogger that teaches works instead of faith in the finished work of the cross. If you are looking towards a man for direction instead of the scriptures it is a red flag. Many are very clever at truth mixed with lies through scripture, this is a real problem. You may decern a true fellow believer by their fruits. Galatians 5:22&23. Large organized religions have been corrupted in seminaries but even small gatherings of seekers can distract you from the way if they teach anything other than the simple truth of salvation. Revelation 22:18 is warning to such ones.
Mark 15:21 “And they compel one Simon a Cyrenian, who passed by, coming out of the country, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to bear his cross.”
Just before the point where Jesus was brought unto Golgotha, Simon was recruited to help carry the cross. I believe this illustrates how our lives too will be transformed when we partake in Jesus. Willingly giving ourselves over to Gods will.
Luke 22: 40-43 “And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation. And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down, and prayed, Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done. And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him.”
Never forget that our Father can strengthen us and will send help when needed.