God went to great lengths to provide salvation for the human race. It was planned from the beginning and culminated in the sacrificial death of God’s Son and subsequent resurrection. The Hebrew writer speaks of it as “so great a salvation.” Let us consider what makes it “so great” from a broader, heavenly perspective.
This salvation was born of the love of God.
This salvation caused the Word of God to empty Himself.
This salvation resulted in God becoming a human being.
This salvation required the suffering of the Son of God.
This salvation required the horrible death of the Son of God.
This salvation brought about the defeat of Satan.
This salvation fulfilled years of prophecy.
This salvation provided eternal life.
This salvation opened the gates of death.
This salvation was the triumph of good over evil.
This salvation provided reconciliation with God.
This salvation brought peace with God.
This salvation provided true forgiveness of sin.
This salvation will someday reverse the curse.
This salvation offers life with Christ Jesus Himself.
This salvation brings the gift of the Holy Spirit.
This salvation came with signs and wonders.
This salvation brings Jew and Gentile together in one body.
This salvation is to the glory of God.
This salvation came by the power of God.
This salvation created a new group of people - sons of God.
This salvation gives true and glorious freedom.
No doubt, you can think of more. Next time, Lord willing, we want to look at this great salvation from a different perspective.