Our sins are eternally forgiven in Christ. Yet, the lingering filth and its effects in this life require ongoing confession and cleansing.
Psalms 51:1 KJV Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions.
Psalms 51:2 KJV Wash me throughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin.
Psalms 51:3 KJV For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me.
Every sin is a sin against God.
Psalms 51:4 KJV Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight: that thou mightest be justified when thou speakest, and be clear when thou judgest.
Unconfessed sin grieves the Holy Spirit of God and robs us of our joy. Christian, you can run, but you can't hide.
Psalms 51:10 KJV Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.
Psalms 51:11 KJV Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me.
Psalms 51:12 KJV Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit.
How can you teach others to confess their sins if you don't confess your own?
Psalms 51:13 KJV Then will I teach transgressors thy ways; and sinners shall be converted unto thee.
It's not weakness to confess your brokenness before God; it's actually great strength!
Psalms 51:17 KJV The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.
There were certain Jews who were loyal to their nation and Christ, or they used Him for their political advantage.
Luke 7:2 KJV And a certain centurion's servant, who was dear unto him, was sick, and ready to die.
Luke 7:3 KJV And when he heard of Jesus, he sent unto him the elders of the Jews, beseeching him that he would come and heal his servant.
Luke 7:4 KJV And when they came to Jesus, they besought him instantly, saying, That he was worthy for whom he should do this:
Luke 7:5 KJV For he loveth our nation, and he hath built us a synagogue.
This Gentile soldier belonged to the Israel of God by faith.
Luke 7:8 KJV For I also am a man set under authority, having under me soldiers, and I say unto one, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it.
Luke 7:9 KJV When Jesus heard these things, he marvelled at him, and turned him about, and said unto the people that followed him, I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel.
When you begin to understand that God raises the dead, you will fear Him too.
Luke 7:14 KJV And he came and touched the bier: and they that bare him stood still. And he said, Young man, I say unto thee, Arise.
Luke 7:15 KJV And he that was dead sat up, and began to speak. And he delivered him to his mother.
Luke 7:16 KJV And there came a fear on all: and they glorified God, saying, That a great prophet is risen up among us; and, That God hath visited his people.
Even John the Baptist had his doubts, just like all of the disciples of Christ. Yet, Jesus graciously reassured them, just as He reassures us today through His Word.
Luke 7:20 KJV When the men were come unto him, they said, John Baptist hath sent us unto thee, saying, Art thou he that should come? or look we for another?
The irony is that the antichrists believe the Christians are the devils.
Luke 7:33 KJV For John the Baptist came neither eating bread nor drinking wine; and ye say, He hath a devil.
Luke 7:34 KJV The Son of man is come eating and drinking; and ye say, Behold a gluttonous man, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners!
As a child of God, you are heir to the wisdom that always points you to Jesus Christ.
Luke 7:35 KJV But wisdom is justified of all her children.
Only God can forgive sins. Therefore, I will let you guess who Jesus is.
Luke 7:48 KJV And he said unto her, Thy sins are forgiven.
Faith saves, period.
Luke 7:50 KJV And he said to the woman, Thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.
Civil disobedience is sometimes necessary.
Exodus 1:17 KJV But the midwives feared God, and did not as the king of Egypt commanded them, but saved the men children alive.
Infanticide, commonly known as abortion, is an antichrist government tool.
Exodus 1:22 KJV And Pharaoh charged all his people, saying, Every son that is born ye shall cast into the river, and every daughter ye shall save alive.
There is a place for those who do not know God. Hallelujah! I am not going to that place. Thank you, Jesus!
Job 18:21 KJV Surely such are the dwellings of the wicked, and this is the place of him that knoweth not God.
If you do not know Jesus, you do not know God.
Father, faith is a wonderful gift! In Jesus' Name, Amen.
