Saturday, November 4, 2017

                          The Forgiven
 Titus 3:7
He declared us not guilty because of His great kindness. 
And now we know that we will inherit eternal life.  (NLT)

    Because our gracious Lord God and Savior died naked, nailed to a dead tree and received the eternal punishment that we deserve (a task that no One else could have accomplished), we are now offered to receive His robe of righteousness and stand blameless before the Throne of God.  Christ Jesus died for the sins of mankind; sins and rebellion against the Most Holy One who created us.  And because of His selfless act of love and sacrifice, we have the incredible opportunity to share in the Glory of His eternal inheritance, for 0ur Savior is now our Advocate in Heaven, declaring forgiven sinners not guilty, even though we remain sinners. 
     This forgiveness, if accepted, is the most awesome gift that you will ever receive.  So, it is only right that you, who have accepted this incredible gift of total forgiveness, give the Lord the glory and honor that is due.  And the best way you can do that, is by godly living, loving the unlovable, and letting the world know about His saving grace.  You must live to please God.  You must live a life of repentance.   You must let the transforming power of the Holy Spirit change the way you think, speak, and act.  And even though you cannot live a sinless and perfect life this side of Heaven, you have the peace of God knowing that one day you will.

                                       A Whisper of Hope
Be not afraid, My child...for I have saved you from your sin.  You no longer have to fear death, because I died the death you deserve.  Your crime has been paid for and you have been set free.  You have been forgiven.

1 Corinthians 1:8
He will keep you strong right up to the end, and
He will keep you free from all blame on the great
day when our Lord Jesus Christ returns.  (NLT)

             So we praise God for the wonderful 
           kindness He has poured out on us 
   because we belong to His dearly loved Son.
                             (Ephesians 1:6)

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