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May 28, 2014
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"For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus." (Romans 3:23-24)
TODAY'S WORD , justified - there is a word we could read right over in the Bible and miss. It is a word that is used often in the New Testament to describe one major aspect of what salvation is all about. The Apostle Paul wrote to the believers in Rome,
Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. (Romans 5:1-2) This teaching of justification by faith is of supreme importance. The entire Protestant Reformation took place as a result of the belief that we are justified by faith, as opposed to being justified by works or religious activity. To be justified means to be forgiven of all our sins. If you have turned from your sins, if you have repented of them, then God has forgiven you. God has released you from the guilt and penalty of every sin you have ever committed, just as if it never had happened.
The Old Testament prophet Micah understood this truth when he wrote, "He will again have compassion on us, and will subdue our iniquities. You will cast all our sins into the depths of the sea" (Micah 7:19). Think about it. Let it sink in. It's incredible, but true. God has taken our sin, thrown it into the sea of forgetfulness, and has posted a sign that says, "No fishing allowed." It is paid for. It is forgiven. It is forgotten. Accept it from God. God does not want us to remember what He is willing to forget. A PRAYER FOR YOU TODAY Lord our God, good and merciful, I acknowledge all my sins which I have committed every day of my life, in thought, word and deed; in body and soul alike. I am heartily sorry that I have ever offended you, and I sincerely repent; with tears I humbly pray you, O Lord: of your mercy forgive me for all my past transgressions and absolve me from them. I firmly resolve, with the help of Your Grace, to amend my way of life and to sin no more; that I may walk in the way of the righteous and offer praise and glory to the Name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. In Jesus Name, Amen. |
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Pastor Eric & Rita
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