Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—Luke 10:25-29
by: Ellen Olson.
What must I do to inherit eternal life? This was a difficult question. Before Jesus died, a system of sacrifices was set up to atone for sins. In addition, the Jews had set up a laundry list of do’s and don’ts. Getting into heaven could be hard work. The questioning man was able to see God’s pattern throughout history and scripture. He pointed to the need to love God with all your heart, strength, and mind and love your neighbor. Even after Jesus died and rose again these two remain central to salvation. If we accept Jesus as Savior, then loving God and loving our neighbor will be a natural outpouring of that decision.