Are you seeking to learn more about the importance of salvation through Jesus Christ? Are you in need of a renewed amazement of the good news of the gospel and Christ’s work on the cross? These 31 days of selected readings from the Bible will bring a fresh look at the gospel message, a clear understanding of God’s grace, and a new hope of the results of salvation through Jesus Christ on a daily basis.
Our Need of God’s Salvation
Day 1: Mankind’s Sins Against God
Romans 3:23 • 1 John 1:8 • Isaiah 53:6
Day 2: Sins’ Consequences
Galatians 6:7 • Romans 6:23 • Proverbs 14:12
Day 3: Certain Judgment
Hebrews 9:27 • Romans 14:10-12 • Revelation 20:15
Day 4: God’s Patience
2 Peter 3:9 • Psalm 86:15 • 1 Timothy 2:4
Day 5: God’s Great Love
John 3:16-17 • Romans 5:8 • 1 Peter 3:18 • 1 Corinthians 15:3-6
Day 6: Our Dangerous Priorities
Mark 8:36-37 • Matthew 6:19-21
Day 7: The Need for Change
Acts 16:30-31• Luke 13:3 • John 1:29
Day 8: The Importance of Belief
John 3:18 • John 3:36 • John 11:25-26
Day 9: A New Kind of Birth
John 3:3-7 • 1 Peter 1:3-4, 23
Day 10: Salvation by God’s Grace
Ephesians 2:8-9 • Romans 3:20
Day 11: A Clear Route to God
John 14:6 • John 10:9 • 1 Timothy 2:5-6
Day 12: From Certain Death to Eternal Life
John 5:24 • Ephesians 2:4-6 • John 14:1-3
Day 13: The Precious Blood
Hebrews 9:22 • 1 Peter 1:18-21
Day 14: The Life-Changing Offer
Revelation 3:20 • Romans 10:12-13 • John 1:12
Day 15: The Invitation to Come
John 6:37 • Matthew 11:28 • Isaiah 1:18 • Revelation 22:17
Day 16: No Time Like Now
2 Corinthians 6:2 • Proverbs 27:1• Isaiah 55:6-7
The Results of Salvation
Day 17: An Entirely New Life
Romans 8:1-2 • John 8:36 • 2 Corinthians 5:17
Day 18: New Motivation
Matthew 6:33 • Romans 12:1-2
Day 19: New Resources
2 Corinthians 8:9 • Romans 8:16-17
Day 20: A New Race to Run
Hebrews 12:1-2
Day 21: New Inner Strength
1 Corinthians 10:13 • Philippians 4:13 • 1 John 1:9
Day 22: New Life Direction
Proverbs 3:5-6 • Psalm 37:5 • Romans 8:38-39
Day 23: Motivation to Serve
1 Corinthians 10:31• Galatians 6:9 • John 12:26 • James 2:17
Day 24: Assistance from God
John 15:7 • Philippians 4:6-7 • 1 John 5:14
Day 25: Importance of the Bible
Psalm 119:11• 2 Timothy 2:15 • John 5:39 • Psalm 119:105
Day 26: Sharing the Good News
Romans 10:9 • Matthew 10:32-33
Day 27: Bringing Others to God
Daniel 12:3 • Mark 1:17 • Acts 1:8
Day 28: Finding God All Sufficient
Philippians 4:19 • 2 Corinthians 9:8 • Psalm 23:1-2
Day 29: Being Assured of God’s Presence
Joshua 1:9 • Hebrews 13:5 • Matthew 28:20 • Psalm 23:4
Day 30: Fighting the Good Fight
Ephesians 6:10-13 • 1 Corinthians 16:13
Day 31: Anticipating Christ’s Return
1 Thessalonians 4:16-18 • Revelation 22:12, 20
Let’s summarize where these 31 days of readings have brought us…
Jesus Christ, God’s one and only Son, willingly substituted himself for mankind and took the death sentence that we deserved for our sins. His act of love and grace makes it possible for us to be forgiven and receive God’s gift of eternal life! But we must agree that we have sinned against God and could never save ourselves from eternal punishment. We must believe the only way to God is through belief in Jesus Christ.
We must agree with God to give up anything else we have been trusting in and throw ourselves completely on his grace. That means believing that we can be saved from sin’s penalty and receive the gift of eternal life only through Christ’s death and resurrection. God doesn’t offer another plan, just this one!
Forgiveness and new life begin the moment of trust, for God wants each new believer to find spiritual fulfillment and a whole new way of life as members of his “family.” And he promises his own a future home in heaven!
If you have experienced a renewed love for Christ’s work on the cross and gratefulness for your salvation, take this opportunity to thank God for his grace and the redeeming work of his Son.
Or if for the first time you understand your need for God’s forgiveness and are convinced of his ability to change your life so you can please Him, you can express your new-found belief to him right now, right where you are.
Express your hearfelt desire with words like these,
“Dear God, I am grateful for the sacrifice of your Son, Jesus, for me, so that my sins against you can be forgiven. I do believe that Jesus died in my place and rose again. I want to receive your offer of forgiveness and eternal life and become part of your family.”