God is not in two minds about us. He can only see us as the saints we are called to be in this life.
KEY TRUTHS:
- You were a sinner but now your are saved by the empowering presence of God in you.
- Repentance is apologizing to God and saying, "I am no longer that person, so I turn away from that towards the newness of life in God."
- Paul wrote to two distinct people groups in the book of Romans: Jews and Gentiles. Romans 7 is written only to Jews who knew the law.
- Don't play dead. Stay dead!
- The religious system takes the gospel and adds bits of OT legalism, focusing on fixing your old man that is already dead in Christ.
- Listen for the tone of God's voice in scripture. "Be holy, just as I am holy" is a benediction, not a harsh command.
- Life in Christ is a gift. We didn't earn it. We responded to it. Righteousness, salvation, peace, wisdom... all gifts.
KEY SCRIPTURES:
Romans 5:1 ff
Romans 1:7
2 Corinthians 5:21
1 Corinthians 1:30
1 Corinthians 1:2
1 Timothy 1:12-16
Romans 7:14
Philippians 4:13
Ephesians 3:16
Colossians 1:9-12
Philippians 2:13
Romans 7:21
Galatians 2:20
Galatians 5:22-23
Romans 6:7, 14
Story: Feed "white dog," starve "black dog." Not God. Buddhist teaching. The "black dog" is dead.
EXPLORE:
There's a lot of scriptures in this episode! Be a good Berean (Acts 17:11) and read through these scriptures as you listen to the teaching. Continue to explore them with the Holy Spirit!
Additional Resource:
"The Nature of Freedom" in the Letters From God series talks about many of the topics of this episode from God's perspective. You may find it helpful. https://www.brilliantbookhouse.com/collections/freedom/products/the-nature-of-freedom
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KEY TRUTHS:
- You call up the perceptions and mindsets of a saint. Don't let anyone talk you out of that.
- We're setting Christians free by calling them up into the fullness of everything Jesus gave His l...
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KEY TRUTHS:
- First aspect of our relationship with God: you are a whole new person because of who Jesus is. We will need to continually remind ourselves of this....
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KEY TRUTHS:
- The "why" question rarely gets answered on earth. Ask what this situations means for your relationship with God and Who does He want to be for you now.
- God allows in His wisdom what He could e...
