We've looked at the letter F as it stand for Forgiveness
Tonight we moved on to the letter A in FAITH which stands for Available.
There's 2 key verses for this one: John 3:16 and Matthew 7:21
Tonight we moved on to the letter A in FAITH which stands for Available.
There's 2 key verses for this one: John 3:16 and Matthew 7:21
God’s gift of forgiveness is Available for everyone.
John 3:16
“For God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.
The greatest gift of all, JESUS CHRIST.
Everyone loves to receive a gift, Right?
And what makes that gift even better is when its personal. Not just some item someone pick up at the store and wrapped for you. But a gift someone put time into picking out. They thought you and your interest, whether or not you'd like it and would need it or use it. Those are the good gifts. And that exactly what God did when he gave us the gift of Forgiveness. Look at the scripture of how personal he got. "He gave His one and only Son"
Jesus was the perfect gift.
See all humans were created to have fellowship with God, to be in a relationship with Him.
However, our sin wouldn’t allow us to have a relationship with God, so the gift of Jesus had to be given for our forgiveness.
However, our sin wouldn’t allow us to have a relationship with God, so the gift of Jesus had to be given for our forgiveness.
Would you receive a gift and not open it?
See this gift is Available to everyone, but some don't open it.
God’s forgiveness is available but not automatic.
Matthew 7:21
“Not everyone who calls out to me, ‘Lord! Lord!’ will enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Only those who actually do the will of my Father in heaven will enter.
What does it mean to you that God’s forgiveness is not automatic?It is much easier to understand that God’s forgiveness is available for all than to recognize that His forgiveness is not automatic.
What does it mean to you that God’s forgiveness is not automatic?It is much easier to understand that God’s forgiveness is available for all than to recognize that His forgiveness is not automatic.
Many verses remind us that God wants all people to accept His forgiveness. Many of those same verses also indicate that not everyone will choose to accept it.
Matthew 7:13-14 underscores this reality:
13 “You can enter God’s Kingdom only through the narrow gate. The highway to hell[a] is broad, and its gate is wide for the many who choose that way. 14 But the gateway to life is very narrow and the road is difficult, and only a few ever find it.
Matthew 7:21-23
Matthew 7:21-23
21 “Not everyone who calls out to me, ‘Lord! Lord!’ will enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Only those who actually do the will of my Father in heaven will enter. 22 On judgment day many will say to me, ‘Lord! Lord! We prophesied in your name and cast out demons in your name and performed many miracles in your name.’ 23 But I will reply, ‘I never knew you. Get away from me, you who break God’s laws.’
Jesus' words remind us that its not about religion or keeping a set of rules. Its about an intimate love relationship with Him. And when you have that true relationship with Him you're willing to surrender all and let everything you do bring glory to His name.
2 comments:
"Jesus' words remind us that its not about religion or keeping a set of rules. Its about an intimate love relationship with Him. And when you have that true relationship with Him you're willing..."
AMEN - Each of us will end this statement differently but only God knows the blessings that he has in store for each of us, be willing!
Luke 9:23
Then he said to the crowd, "If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross daily, and follow me.
Christ presented a clear description of a Christian life. To lay our lives at His feet and at service to Him. To do what He ask. Yet we have our selfish ways; our free will, and we take back control thinking we know what's best.
James 4:17 Remember it is a sin to know what you ought to do and then not do it.
Honestly its hard to walk when you can't see where you're going but we are to trust in Him to guide us down the path.
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