2022 0821 Confirm the Truth
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Jesus is Truth
Jesus is Truth
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
last week we started with this statement of Jesus
we are all searching for truth and its expression into our world
we have to counter the lies
he lies of the devil, the world and our flesh
Stupid Humans
Stupid Humans
They exchanged the truth about God for a lie, and worshiped and served created things rather than the Creator—who is forever praised. Amen.
a very stark statement - they exchanged the truth for a lie
worshipped and served created things
the gospel of truth is often talked about -
the message of Jesus Christ
Saved by Christ
Saved by Christ
And you also were included in Christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation. When you believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit,
the gospel of your salvation = the message of truth
this is now the foundation for our life
In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace
his shed blood brought us redemption
our sins are forgiven - past, present and future
this redemption is forever sealed and guaranteed by the Spirit
the Spirit of truth is now living in us
we can now replace the human traditions and worldly principles
we can now apply the Kingdom way that brings life and freedom
Effect of the Blood
Effect of the Blood
How much more, then, will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself unblemished to God, cleanse our consciences from acts that lead to death, so that we may serve the living God!
our consciences have been cleansed
do not underestimate the impact of Christ’s death
it is not merely a spiritual thing
it permeates into every part of our being
the acts of death done by us or done by others are no more
these acts have been rendered powerless - set our minds and hearts on this
our hearts and minds have been cleansed
Alive to Christ
Alive to Christ
In the same way, count yourselves dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus. Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body so that you obey its evil desires. Do not offer any part of yourself to sin as an instrument of wickedness, but rather offer yourselves to God as those who have been brought from death to life; and offer every part of yourself to him as an instrument of righteousness. For sin shall no longer be your master, because you are not under the law, but under grace.
we are to considered ourselves dead to sin
we were once sinners but now we are righteous - alive in Christ
we are now living in the life of Jesus
we turn our backs on sin - do not obey its evil desires
offer yourself as an instrument of righteousness
Our Master is Christ
Our Master is Christ
sin is no longer our master
our previous acts do not define us
our memories do not influence us
our speech proclaims our life in Christ
we do not submit to sin as our master
Glorious Grace
Glorious Grace
we are under grace
grace that went to the cross for our sake
grace more powerful than any law
grace that resonates with life and freedom
this is the grace you now have