Christians are Perfect

Once you were alienated from God ... but now he has reconciled you by Christ's physical body through death to present you holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusation. — Colossians 1:22

"Christians aren't perfect, just forgiven!" You've probably seen this bumper sticker or something similar. In one sense this is absolutely true. But, from God's point of view, Christians ARE perfect. That's the incredible message Paul gives the Colossians. Because of Jesus' sacrifice, God does not see our imperfections. He sees us through Christ's perfection. Look at these concepts and marvel! Look at how God views you and give thanks! Be humbled by God's grace to us in Jesus and rejoice! Holy, without blemish, and free from accusation — there's nothing left to say but "Hallelujah!"

The Balanced Life

2 Corinthians 12:9

Our life is often like that. God gives us enough difficulties to help us appreciate the joys of life. He gives us the hard times so that we may enjoy the good ones. Times of trouble are times for spiritual growth.

God gives us times of weakness to develop the spiritual muscles needed for times of strength. God gives us a balanced life to prepare us for an eternity with Him where there will be no more tears and an eternity of joy with Him.

Two Kingdoms 

. Dispensational in Purpose –

1 CorThen the end will come, when he hands over the kingdom  to God the Father after he has destroyed all dominion, authority and power.    For he must reign  until he has put all his enemies under his feet.    The last enemy to be destroyed is death.    For he “has put everything under his feet.”  Now when it says that “everything” has been put under him, it is clear that this does not include God himself, who put everything under Christ.    When he has done this, then the Son himself will be made subject to him who put everything under him,  so that God may be all in all.inthians 15:24-28

. Eternal Purpose –

Ephesians 3:11

according to his eternal purpose  that he accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord.

[Message No: 7864]