Exclusivity. We love being able to get in on the exclusive deal. We enjoy having a one-of-a-kind item in our possession. The worlds most beautiful and most expensive art is usually an exclusive, meaning there is only one. Van Gogh, Michaelangelo, and other masters painted beautiful works of art that are now considered priceless.

    Our Heavenly Father also created a unique masterpiece. After an amazing creation of mountains, rivers, shorelines, and other breathtaking vistas he then fashioned the pinnacle of his creation: mankind. You are unique, specially created and designed by a loving Heavenly Father. To him you are the apple of his eye. You are fearfully and wonderfully made.

    Every intricate part and detail down to the microscopic level was lovingly, and painstakingly made. You are an exclusive work of art and love. It makes total sense that he would also make only one exclusive way for our redemption from our fallen nature. To claim that there are many ways to heaven is like claiming there are many Mona Lisa paintings. It cheapens the original.

    Exclusivity makes it priceless, incomparable, unique, and unmatched. Exclusivity makes it worth whatever it takes to obtain it. Salvation is exclusive in Jesus Christ alone. He is the only mediator between a Holy God and fallen, sinful mankind. He alone has exclusive rights to our redemption from sin. He alone is able to present us faultless before the throne of God. He alone is able to save to the utmost.

    Jesus Christ is the only way to eternal life. This is one exclusive you need to get in on!

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