Pastor Bob Jones – Luke 18:26
Salvation in Luke 18:26 emphasizes the impossibility of human efforts to achieve eternal life. The disciples’ question, “Who then can be saved?” reflects the realization that neither wealth nor good deeds can secure salvation. This underscores the need for God’s grace, as what is impossible for humans is possible with God. Human effort, status, or possessions are futile in the pursuit of salvation; it is entirely an act of divine intervention.
The metaphor of the “camel passing through the eye of a needle” illustrates the spiritual obstacle that wealth can create. Riches often give a false sense of security, making it difficult for individuals to fully trust in God. However, the passage reveals that no one is beyond God’s saving power, regardless of their earthly circumstances.
This teaching points to the necessity of faith and humility, calling people to surrender their reliance on worldly wealth or works. Salvation is a miraculous gift from God, made possible only through faith in His grace. The key message is that humans cannot save themselves, and only by trusting in God’s power can anyone—rich or poor—be saved.
