THE LION OF JUDAH
Jesus is called The Lion of Judah many times throughout the Holy Scriptures. The Lion was the symbol of the Tribe of Judah, one of the twelve tribes of Israel, God’s chosen people. Prophecy declared over and over again that the Savior or Messiah, who would redeem mankind from sin, would come from the lineage of King David, who was from the tribe of Judah.
The Lion, as the king of beasts, represents kingship, sovereignty, and undisputed authority. Jesus, the Lion of Judah, who gave His life as a willing sacrifice for our redemption, also rose again from the dead. In doing so, He defeated death, hell, and the grave. He triumphed over all that had separated us from walking with God.
Thus, as the Lion of the Tribe of Judah, Jesus Christ rules and reigns over the kingdom of God (including those who believe in Him) with all power and authority. And at the end of all things, He will defeat all the powers of darkness utterly and completely, restoring His complete victory and dominion over all of heaven and earth.
So, whose side are you on?
Do you want to live and be on the side of eternal victory?
Let the Lion of Judah lead you.
The Way to Salvation
GOD’S LOVE AND PLAN: We believe that God loves everyone and has a purpose for their salvation and eternal destiny. John 3:16 (NIV) - "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."
HUMAN SIN AND SEPARATION: Because of sin, which has divided humanity from God, it is impossible for mankind to find redemption and eternal life on their own. Romans 3:23 (NIV) - "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God."
JESUS CHRIST, OUR SACRIFICE: Jesus Christ, the Son of God, died on the cross and rose from the dead to pay the penalty for sin and bridge the gap between God and people. Romans 5:8 (NIV) - "But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us."
FAITH AND REPENTANCE: God offers humanity salvation as a free gift. Repentance from sin and faith in Jesus Christ are prerequisites for receiving it. Ephesians 2:8-9 (NIV) - "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast." Acts 3:19 (NIV) - "Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord."
NEW LIFE IN CHRIST: Believers are called to live a life in Christ, transformed by the Holy Spirit, and part of God's family, the Church. 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIV) - "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!"
RESTORED COMMUNION WITH GOD: Eternal life with God, from this point on till eternity, is the ultimate aim of salvation. John 10:28 (NIV) - "I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand."