Christ came into the world to save sinners

Salvation is a gift from God, which was paid at the price of blood through His beloved son Jesus. Christ was crucified so us could to obtain salvation, even without us deserving it.

Something we must remember is that Jesus came into the world out of love, so that we may have life and life in abundance, and it is for this reason that the Apostle Paul reminds the Ephesians the purpose of Christ when He came to this world:

Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst.

1 Timothy 1:15

Many times we think that Jesus came to look for righteous people, however, remember the words of the Master when they saw Him meeting with publicans and sinners:

11 When the Pharisees saw this, they asked his disciples, “Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?”

12 On hearing this, Jesus said, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick”.

Matthew 9:11-12

And this is why Paul reminds us that Jesus came to save sinners, and the same apostle considered himself one of them, when he says at the end of verse 15 of 1 Timothy 1 “of which I am the worst.” And since he was a sinner, he continues saying:

16 But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his immense patience as an example for those who would believe in him and receive eternal life.

17 Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen.

1 Timothy 1:16-17

Let’s not forget that we are simple sinners and that God showed His mercy for us by giving His only Son so that we could be saved.

The beauty of the gospel shines brightest when we recognize the depth of our own sinfulness and the greatness of God’s mercy. Salvation was not offered to us because we possessed righteousness or spiritual merit—on the contrary, Scripture says we were dead in our transgressions, incapable of saving ourselves. Yet, in that condition, God extended His grace. This is why salvation can never be earned through works or human effort. It is entirely the work of Christ, accomplished through His sacrifice, resurrection, and intercession. When we understand this truth, pride disappears and gratitude takes its place. Our hearts bow in worship before the God who loved us while we were still sinners. The more we understand our unworthiness, the more we magnify the grace that brought us into His light.

Paul’s testimony serves as a powerful reminder that no sin is too great for the mercy of Christ to forgive. The apostle persecuted the church, approved of the death of believers, and sought to destroy the message of the gospel—yet God saved him. Why? To demonstrate that His grace is greater than any human failure. Paul became a living example that salvation is not limited to the morally upright or spiritually knowledgeable. The grace of God reaches prostitutes, tax collectors, criminals, atheists, and religious hypocrites alike. Christ’s patience toward sinners reveals the depth of His love and the extent of His power to transform lives. If God could take the “worst of sinners” and turn him into a chosen vessel, then no one is beyond the reach of His mercy.

For this reason, every believer should walk in humility and thanksgiving, acknowledging daily that salvation is the greatest gift ever given. It cost the blood of the Son of God, and nothing can compare to such a sacrifice. Knowing this, we must proclaim the gospel with boldness, remembering that Christ came to save the lost, not to congratulate the self-righteous. Let our lives reflect the mercy we have received. Let our words point others to the Savior who still rescues sinners today. And let our hearts never forget the price of our redemption: the precious blood of Jesus Christ, shed so that we might inherit eternal life.