Where does Paul quote from when he says now is the day of salvation?
Paul quotes from the Old Testament, specifically the book of Isaiah. The passage declares, 'Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.' This emphasizes that the present moment is the accepted time for salvation.
Les explains that in chapter 6, verse 2, Paul is going to quote from the Old Testament, specifically from the book of Isaiah. The quote is 'Behold, now is the accepted time. Behold, now is the day of salvation.' This follows the discussion in chapter 5 about believers being ambassadors for Christ and the responsibility to let the world know they have been reconciled. Les points out that God did not save us to sit, but to serve, and this quote emphasizes the urgency and present opportunity of salvation.
(For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.)
Thus saith the LORD, In an acceptable time have I heard thee, and in a day of salvation have I helped thee: and I will preserve thee, and give thee for a covenant of the people, to establish the earth, to cause to inherit the desolate heritages;
More Questions
Does the Bible ever teach that you can wait for a more convenient time to get saved?
Scripture never teaches that a person can put off responding to God until a more convenient time; today is the day of salvation for the person who has not yet entered in.