THE “GOSPEL OF GRACE”
EPHESIANS 2:8-9 (KJV), For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast. FAITH IS KEY! Without Faith, there is no CONNECTION to the GRACE OF GOD.
The Word of God shows us that the finished work of Jesus on the cross began a New Covenant between man and God replacing the Old Covenant. God loves US unconditionally and desires an intimate relationship with us, as spoken in Ephesians chapter 2, verses 13 through 19, But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ. For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us; Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, so making peace; And that he might reconcile both unto God in one body by the cross, having slain the enmity thereby: And came and preached peace to you which were afar off, and to them that were nigh. For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father. Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints, and of the household of God;
This marks the beginning of our union with God through the blood of Jesus on the cross. Jesus is the door! and the way! and truth! and the life! No one comes to the Father but through Jesus. (John 10:9 & John 14:6) The finished work of Christ on the cross made us righteous, provided eternal forgiveness, and seated us at the right hand of the Father. We must believe and know, this happened 2000 years ago. It is finished! When we come to Believe and Receive these Words, it will release the manifestation of the life of Christ already in us. We “Born Again” believers are “New Creatures;” (Spirit Beings) a brand-new Creation made by God who replaced the “Old Man” Spirit, within us, that had been “Born” into iniquity. We are “One Spirit with God Himself” who now lives on the inside of us. The “Holy Spirit” is leading us in the “Renewing” (Recreating Anew) of our “Soul” (contains our Mind, Will, and Emotions) to think and act just like the new creature who is God Himself. The Word of God ensures us that Our CREATOR always provide the beginning (Alpha) with an ending (Omega) in every work. We are being Led to reach the unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature into the full measure of the stature of Christ. Our new “Spirit Being,” along with Jesus, are in the “Race of Salvation” for our lives, which will be completed as spoken in Hebrews chapter 12, verses 1 and 2, Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
We must know and receive knowledge of being rooted and grounded in the love of Christ, and be filled with all the fulness of God. who predestined us to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren and called us; also justified and glorified us. A successful life (predestined) is Holy; free from the consequences of SIN; we use the POWER of God; trust in him; use the faith of JESUS who lives in us, as shown in Galatians chapter 2, verse 20, I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me. The Holy Spirit reveals to us, the deeper things of God. He loves through us, Works through us, that we may have strength for every duty, wisdom for every problem, comfort in every sorrow, and Joy in His Overflowing Service. This is as shown in Romans chapter 8, verses 1 through-18, The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God: And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together. For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. We cast all of our “Care” in this world upon God for His management and direction. This assurance is told in Psalm chapter 55, verse 22, Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved. God’s people in the world today are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. We must live our lives and put up with inconveniences without complaining. Have patience that God plan never fails, Trust in God no matter what happens, and avoid in False Hopes to grasp at straws. Our assurances of life is as told in Jeremiah chapter 29, verses 11 through 13. For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you. And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart.