Why is it important for every believer to understand what God did for them in Christ?
Understanding what God accomplished in Christ is foundational for everyday Christian living. It strengthens faith so believers are not blown about by every wind of doctrine. Because Christ died for all, believers reckon themselves dead in trespasses and sins and saved by faith, not works, leaving no room to brag about maintaining salvation.
Les explains that while studies about Revelation, the mark of the beast, the Antichrist, and Armageddon may hold attention more easily, this material is the nitty-gritty of everyday Christian living. Every believer must set his hooks into it to strengthen his faith and not be blown about with every wind of doctrine. It is fundamental and basic, and it all began with what God did on our behalf. In 2 Corinthians 5:14, the love of Christ constrains or drives us because we conclude that if One died for all, then all were dead in trespasses and sins under the old Adam. Salvation is by faith, and if keeping it depended on works, a person could brag about maintaining it; instead, God has done everything, and believers simply appropriate it by faith.