Babylon was once a mighty nation. In Jeremiah 50, God speaks of how He will tear this nation down. No one would have thought at that time that Babylon would fall (50:46). However, Babylon had become an evil nation. A comparison of Babylon is made to Sodom and Gomorrah (50:40). God seems to have reached a boiling point and now is his time to act. However, God's nation of Israel sinned too, yet He promised forgiveness for "the remnant." The difference between Israel and Babylon was that one nation was forgiven and the other was not. Life today works the same. You are either forgiven or unforgiven. Salvation is a free gift offered through Jesus Christ and you get to choose the option you desire. Thankfully, you may know today whether you have been forgiven or not (I John 5:11-13).
Hebrews 8 describes the "better covenant" (see yesterday's entry). This new covenant (v. 7) allows God's law to be in your mind and in your heart (v. 10). Forgiveness is offered to all (v. 12). Have you experienced the forgiveness offered in Christ through the new covenant? If you need more explanation, click on this website: www.thekristo.com
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