Wednesday, July 20, 2016

The Foundation of Forgiveness

Forgiveness is bestowed on the ground of the Lord’s compassion:

Psalm 78:38

But he, being full of compassion, forgave their iniquity, and destroyed them not: yea, many a time turned he his anger away, and did not stir up all his wrath.

Forgiveness is bestowed on the ground of divine justice:

1 John 1:9

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.   If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.
Forgiveness is bestowed on the basis of the Blood of Christ.

Ephesians 1:7

In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;

The reason for everything 

Romans 11:36 

For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be the glory forever! Amen.
Right now, God is inviting you to live for glory by fulfilling the purposes he made you for. It’s really the only way to live. Everything else is just existing. Real life begins by committing yourself completely to Jesus Christ. If you are not sure you have done this, all you need to do is receive and believe.

First, believe. Believe God loves you and made you for his purposes. Believe you’re not an accident. Believe you were made to last forever. Believe God has chosen you to have a relationship with Jesus, who died on the cross for you. Believe that no matter what you’ve done, God wants to forgive you.
Second, receive. Receive Jesus into your life as your Lord and Savior. Receive his forgiveness for your sins. Receive his forgiveness for your sins. Receive his Spirit, who will give you the power to fulfill your life purpose.

Thoughts    

- God gives enough grace for whatever we face.

- You need not fear where you’re going when you know God is going with you.

- Keep your eyes on God; He never takes His eyes off you.

- People know true faith stories when they hear them.



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