JESUS BEGINS HIS MINISTRY – Salvation Steps into History

With the arrival of Jesus, salvation moves from prophetic promise to personal presence. The long-awaited Messiah, foretold by the prophets and introduced by John the Baptist, now steps into history—not with military might or political ambition, but with divine authority and redeeming love. 

The Fulfillment of Time

“But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son…” — Galatians 4:4

Jesus did not come randomly. His arrival was timely, intentional, and prophetic. All of history pointed to this moment: God incarnate, walking among men to bring salvation.

The Mission Statement of Christ

Jesus clearly defined the nature of His ministry early on, “The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, because He has anointed Me to proclaim good news to the poor… to proclaim freedom for the prisoners… to set the oppressed free…” — Luke 4:18–19. Here, Jesus declares:

1. Good news for the spiritually babankrupt

2. Healing for the brokenhearted

3. Freedom for those bound by sin

He is not merely a teacher or miracle worker—He is the Savior who came to restore what sin destroyed.

The Call to Repent and Believe

The first recorded words of Jesus’ public ministry are striking, “Repent and believe the gospel.” — Mark 1:15

This echoes John’s message but goes further—He is not only preparing the way, He is the way. The Gospel is not just an idea; it’s a person —Jesus Himself. His call is twofold:

a) Repentance - Turning away from sin and selsel

b) Faith - Trusting fully in Him as the source of salvation

Demonstrating Salvation in Action

As Jesus taught and healed, His actions revealed the nature of God’s salvation

1. He forgave sins (Luke 5:20)

2. He healed the sick (Matthew 8:17)

3. He delivered the oppressed (Mark 5:1–20)

4. He restored dignity to the outcast (John 4, Luke 7)

Every miracle was more than power—it was a signpost pointing to God’s kingdom of grace.

The Invitation Begins

Jesus began His ministry by calling disciples—fishermen, tax collectors, sinners. This shows that salvation is for the ordinary, the broken, the undeserving. “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.” — Matthew 4:19. The call of salvation is always personal and transformational.

In summary, Jesus’ ministry marks the moment salvation becomes accessible, visible, and active. God is no longer speaking through shadows— He is present in Christ, redeeming humanity one heart at a time.

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