Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1872-08-29
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CONDUCTED BY
REV. ROBERT LATHAM.
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NO SALVATION WITHOUT CHRIST.

In the human mind there is vague idea
that mankind are resting under the curse Of
violated law. 1t is, so far as our present
purpose is concerned, matter of no impor-
tance how we become sinners neither does ii
make any particular difference whether there
is any agreement as to the Nervousness of our
sins. All that our purpose at present de-
mands, is the admission of the simple fact
that we are sinners. With regard to this
point there is but one opinion. None deny
that we are sinners 1t is generally admitted
that the wages Of sin is death. Universally,
it is felt that we will in some way or other be
punished by God for our sins.
Here again there is great room for diversi,
ty of opinion. In fact men do differ as wide
ly as possible from each other with regard to
the nature and extent of the punishment
which awaits the sinner. None, however,
deny that sin will be punished. The two
facts which are generally admitted, are that
all men are sinners, and that sin will be pun
ished by God. A knowledge of the two facts
seems to suggest the inquiry, "How can the
sinner escape the wrath of God?" To enjoy
happiness and avoid suffering is the end for
which every intelligent effort is made. In
stinctively, we desire happiness and dread
punishment. How can these desires be reali-
zed is question which has direct and prac,
tical application to every ore.
A little sober reflection will, we are con-
vinced, satisfy any one that there is no way
by which we can secure the salvation Of our
immortal souls but by accepting of Christ Je-
sus as our Saviour. Until an atonement is
made for us, we must stand at the bar Of God
liable to suffer the punishments due the sim
ner. This is in perfect accordance with the
principles of right and justice which is &C.
knowledged and acted upon by all men every
where and under all circumstances. A debt
is debt until it is paid. The only legiti-
mate way of canceling it is by paying it.
The only way by which the charge of sin
against us can be removed is by satisfying the
claims of the law against us. We must be
redeemed. A price must be paid for us. If
we knew positively what that redemption
price was we could tell at once whether we
could pay it or not. Both the Bible and an
enlightened conscience teach that the penalty
which we incurred by SHINING, is suffering,
and the price of our redemption is and must
be suffering. This we cannot pay and be
saved for we cannot suffer and be saved
from suffering at the same time This is on
the plain principle that it is impossible to be
and not to be at the same time. Obedience
to the law will not meet its penal require
ments, and more than suffering will meet its
perceptive demands The only way by which
we can escape the punishment due to sin is by
accepting of Christ as our surety. Our re-
demption price can be paid by no one else
A correct knowledge of the requirements
of Gods law, and the sinful condition of the
human family, is calculated to drive US to
Christ. When we take common sense view
of the moral condition of man, we are forced
to the conclusion that from the very nature
of US we cannot escape the wrath of God un-
less redeemed, and no one can pay the price
of our redemption but the Son Of God.