“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” – John 3:16 NKJV
Many institutions have a system where they give rewards to certain people; usually, those who have displayed a sheer amount of excellence and moral standing. However, this noble pattern of rewarding others is not God’s method for the salvation of man. Salvation is a gift of God to us, hence, it is for everyone, regardless of what you have done.
Have you ever thought that salvation is just for a select few? It’s easy to think that way because of how the world rewards bad behaviour. However, that’s different from what the Bible says. Salvation is not for a select few; Jesus died for all (1 Timothy 2:5-6). Regardless of your background, past mistakes, or moral standing, salvation is God’s gift to anyone who believes (John 3:16).
To understand God’s commitment to saving humanity, think about Noah’s Ark. The very details of God saving Noah foreshadowed His plan to redeem us (Genesis 6:10-18); it was a glimpse into what God would do for us through Christ.
What might seem like a regular Bible story was God showing us that salvation is not by human effort but through faith in Jesus alone (John 14:6). Anyone could have been saved if they had believed God’s word through Noah and entered the Ark, just as anyone can be saved today by believing in the redemptive work of Christ (Romans 10:9-10).
Another common misconception is that salvation is only for those who are “morally deficient”. However, the Bible says that all have sinned and fallen short of God’s glory (Romans 3:23). Salvation is for all because no one can have a right standing with God based on good works (Galatians 2:16, Ephesians 2:9). It doesn’t matter if you have always lived a morally upright life, everyone must call upon the name of the Lord to be saved (Romans 10:13).
Moreover, the gift of salvation is a leveler, whether you are good or bad, wealthy or poor, you need to receive it. Jesus illustrated its value when He told the parable of the hidden treasure in a field (Matthew 13:44). Being born again is bigger than earthly pleasures or status; it’s a priceless gift that God has given us.
Listen, the Gospel is not for a select few. Whether you consider yourself morally upright or fallen, wealthy or poor, from any tribe or nation, salvation is available to you through Jesus Christ. Let this truth shape how you see others. If you are saved, be intentional in sharing the Gospel, knowing that Jesus died for every single person.
Bible Reading Plan: 1 Samuel 4-6; Mark 7:14-37