GPP 58: Christ Completes

If ever you call upon Jesus’ name,
He’ll come to you, and never cast you out;
New life begun, Jesus will complete same,
Till in heav’n you’re sanctified beyond doubt!
Just call upon Jesus, and you’ll be saved*—
That is, justified—to heaven you’ll go;
But true belief wants change to life depraved—
Desire to live righteous on earth below!
You will say, I’m no sinner, nor depraved;
Yet, not choosing Jesus is greater sin
Of all, keeping more folk from being saved;
Your worldly pursuits have evils within*!
Your life may be good, and not pursue vice,
But without Jesus, it will not suffice!

*1 John 2:15-17

Promise Made: Philippians 1:4-6 (Paul writes)
“In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that he [Christ Jesus] who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” (NIV) [Brackets added]

“For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16)

“That if you confess with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord’, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” (Romans 10:9)