Topical Encyclopedia In the biblical narrative, the concept of "day" often transcends its literal meaning, symbolizing significant periods of divine intervention, judgment, and grace. One of the most profound uses of "day" in Scripture is as a metaphor for the present era of grace and mercy, often referred to as the "day of salvation."The Apostle Paul, in his second letter to the Corinthians, emphasizes this theme by quoting the prophet Isaiah: "For He says: 'In the time of favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you.' Behold, now is the time of favor; now is the day of salvation" (2 Corinthians 6:2). This passage underscores the urgency and immediacy of God's offer of salvation through Jesus Christ. It highlights the present moment as a unique opportunity for individuals to receive God's grace and be reconciled to Him. The "day of salvation" is characterized by God's patience and longsuffering, as He desires that none should perish but that all should come to repentance (2 Peter 3:9). This period is marked by the proclamation of the Gospel, the good news of Jesus Christ's death and resurrection, which offers redemption and eternal life to all who believe. The Apostle Peter, in his sermon on the day of Pentecost, declared, "And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved" (Acts 2:21), echoing the inclusivity and accessibility of salvation during this time. Throughout the New Testament, the "day of salvation" is juxtaposed with the "day of the Lord," a future time of judgment and consummation of God's kingdom. While the "day of the Lord" will bring justice and retribution, the current "day of salvation" is a period of grace, where God's mercy is extended to humanity. This duality serves as a reminder of the temporal nature of the present opportunity for salvation and the impending reality of divine judgment. The prophetic writings of the Old Testament also allude to this time of mercy. Isaiah speaks of a future era when the Messiah will bring salvation to the ends of the earth: "I will also make You a light for the nations, to bring My salvation to the ends of the earth" (Isaiah 49:6). This prophecy finds its fulfillment in the ministry of Jesus Christ and the subsequent spread of the Gospel through His disciples. In the context of individual experience, the "day of salvation" is a personal encounter with God's grace. It is the moment when a person responds to the Holy Spirit's conviction, repents of sin, and places faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. This transformative experience is described by Jesus in His conversation with Nicodemus: "Truly, truly, I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again" (John 3:3). The urgency of the "day of salvation" is further emphasized by the unpredictability of life and the certainty of death. The writer of Hebrews exhorts believers, "Today, if you hear His voice, do not harden your hearts" (Hebrews 3:15). This call to immediate action reflects the biblical understanding that the opportunity for salvation is limited to the present life. In summary, the "day of salvation" is a central theme in Scripture, representing the current era of divine grace and mercy. It is a time when God's offer of salvation through Jesus Christ is available to all who will receive it by faith. This period is marked by the proclamation of the Gospel and the call to repentance, urging individuals to embrace the gift of eternal life before the arrival of the "day of the Lord." 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Do Christians have to observe the Sabbath day? | GotQuestions.org On what day was Jesus crucified? | GotQuestions.org Day: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Subtopics Day: A Time of Festivity Called A: Day of Gladness Day: A Time of Festivity Called A: Day of Good Tidings Day: A Time of Festivity Called A: Day Which the Lord Has Made Day: A Time of Festivity Called A: Good Day Day: A Time of Festivity Called A: Solemn Day Day: A Time of Judgment Called a Day of Adversity Day: A Time of Judgment Called a Day of Anger Day: A Time of Judgment Called a Day of Calamity Day: A Time of Judgment Called a Day of Darkness Day: A Time of Judgment Called a Day of Destruction Day: A Time of Judgment Called a Day of Evil Day: A Time of Judgment Called a Day of Slaughter Day: A Time of Judgment Called a Day of The Lord Day: A Time of Judgment Called a Day of Trouble Day: A Time of Judgment Called a Day of Vengeance Day: A Time of Judgment Called a Day of Visitation Day: A Time of Judgment Called a Day of Wrath Day: A Time of Mercy Called a Day of God's Power Day: A Time of Mercy Called a Day of Redemption Day: A Time of Mercy Called a Day of Salvation Day: A Time of Mercy Called a Day of Visitation Day: Artificial, Divided Into: Break of Day: Artificial, Divided Into: Decline of Day: Artificial, Divided Into: Evening Day: Artificial, Divided Into: Morning Day: Artificial, Divided Into: Noon Day: Artificial, the Time of the Sun's Continuance Above The Day: Day's Journey, Eighteen or Twenty Miles Day: Divided Into Twelve Hours Day: Judgment: A Figure of Spiritual Illumination Day: Judgment: Called the Day of the Lord Day: Later Subdivided Into Twelve Hours Day: Made for the Glory of God Day: Natural, from Evening to Evening Day: Proclaims the Glory of God Day: Sabbath Day's Journey, About Two-Thousand Paces Day: Six Working Days Ordained Day: Sometimes Divided Into Four Parts Day: Succession of, Secured by Covenant Day: Th Sixth Day of the Week Called Preparation Day Day: The First Day of the Week Called the Lord's Day Day: Time of, Ascertained by the Dial Day: Times of Adversity Called Day of the Lord Related Terms Preparation-day (1 Occurrence) Kibroth-hattaavah (5 Occurrences) Kibrothhattaavah (5 Occurrences) |
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