God has so much goodness that He wants to give to man, but when Adam, the first man, believed the half-truths of the devil and sinned, death and destruction entered the world. Through that one act of disobedience of mankind’s federal head, all men were made sinners (Rom. 5:19). But despite man’s initial rejection of Him, our heavenly Father’s heart was still for us, and He set out to bring us back to His side. Even before we were born, He had already prepared the solution for our redemption—His Son, Jesus Christ!
Our Lord Jesus came as man for this divine purpose: to put away sin by the sacrifice of Himself (Heb. 9:12). He came to earth as our representative, our second Adam or federal head, took our place at the cross, died for our sins, and rose from the dead with a glorified body three days later.
Under the old covenant, animal sacrifices had to be offered repeatedly because they could never truly take away sin. These sacrifices could only temporarily cover sin, much like how a credit card covers the bill temporarily until the actual payment is made. But when Jesus shed His blood on the cross, His sacrifice was once and for all. His precious blood completely cleansed us, perfectly redeemed us, and eternally secured our forgiveness.
Notice that the redemption He obtained for us is eternal, meaning it lasts forever and can never be undone. If salvation could be lost, it would not be eternal! Yet, many believers still struggle with the fear that their sins can separate them from God.
Beloved, this is why it is so important to recognize that your sins have been completely dealt with at the cross!
Under the old covenant, the priests never sat down because their work of offering sacrifices was never finished. But the Bible tells us that Jesus, having purged our sins, sat down at the right hand of God (Heb. 1:3). This act signifies that His work of redemption is complete—today, our part is simply to believe and receive what He has already accomplished.
Furthermore, because God is outside of time, the work of the cross is also outside of time. Every sin—past, present, and future—has been forgiven through Jesus’ finished work.
Does this mean that it is okay for us to sin? Of course not! Sin is damaging and carries painful consequences, not only for us but also for those around us.
However, the key to overcoming sin is not found in striving, but in looking to Jesus and the perfection of His finished work. The more we behold Him and embrace the truth that we have been completely forgiven, the more our hearts are transformed. Sin loses its grip on us, and we begin to turn away from the very things that once held us captive. It is by His grace that we are empowered to live truly transformed lives—walking in His righteousness and glorifying Him in all that we do.
As we go through life, we will face trials, temptations, and challenges because we live in a fallen world. When our fleshly inclinations and passions rise up, we can feel condemned or guilty as believers because we desire to live glorious lives and not sin.
What has the Lord provided for us, new covenant believers, to live victoriously over these uprisings we still experience in our daily lives?
For some, our natural tendency may be to focus on ourselves and what we can do. But when we do this, we are unknowingly trying to improve the old man—the fallen, sinful nature—that God has already put aside.
The law was never meant to make man righteous—it could only expose sin, never remove it. The more we try to obey the law in our own strength, the more sin is stirred up in our lives, because the strength of sin is the law (1 Cor. 15:56). Then why did God give us the Law? The purpose of the law was designed to reveal our inability to meet God’s perfect standard and point us to the need for a Savior.
“Therefore by the deeds of the law no flesh will be justified in His sight, for by the law is the knowledge of sin.” —Romans 3:20
Now, what the law could not do, God did! He sent Jesus in the likeness of sinful flesh, not as a sinner, but as an offering for sin. At the cross, Jesus not only bore our sins, but He also took the part of us that had a propensity toward sin and crucified it. This means that in God’s eyes, He has already judged and dealt with our old, sinful nature, once and for all time, through the redemptive work of Christ! What He has condemned has been put away forever.
Moreover, Romans 8:3–4 tells us that the law has been fulfilled “in (‘en’ in Greek) us”, not “by us.” This means that the requirement of the law is not something we have to achieve. Rather, it is fulfilled in us by the Holy Spirit who dwells in us.
Today, God sees us as holy, righteous, and blameless in Christ. Just as Adam’s disobedience brought sin and condemnation to all of humanity, Jesus’ obedience has completely restored us to right standing with God. The moment we believe in Him and His finished work, our old, fallen nature no longer defines us—we become a new creation in Christ, made fully righteous in Him (2 Cor. 5:17)!
So, stop identifying yourself by your failures, struggles, or weaknesses. Instead, see yourself as God sees you—clothed in His righteousness, fully accepted, and completely blameless. The more you embrace this truth, the more you will walk in holiness, freedom, and victory over every sin and failure!
Well, if my old, fallen nature has been put away at the cross, why do I still experience sinful thoughts, feelings, and tendencies?
The answer is simple: Although our old nature has been put away, we still live in a fallen world where our flesh can react to old habits and temptations.
However, the truth remains that what was crucified with Christ has been completely canceled. From God’s perspective, our sinful nature has been put away once and for all. This means that even though we may have lustful, angry, or even blasphemous thoughts, they do not define who we are. We may experience strong feelings of temptation, anger, envy, or bitterness, but we are not bound by them.
So, what do we do when these thoughts and feelings arise? We walk by faith, not by sight. Faith isn’t denying the existence of our struggles—it is choosing to agree with what God says is true, even when our senses tell us otherwise.
A toddler may step into a pool that seems shallow, only to find out that it is deep. That’s why we don’t completely rely on what we see to determine what is true. In the same way, we are not meant to rely on our feelings or experiences to define our reality—we are meant to align our reality with what God says is true in His Word.
Many years ago, Pastor had a dream in which God showed him the difference between living by faith and living by sight.
In the dream, he saw a terrifying, grotesque creature standing some distance away from him. Everything about this creature felt disturbingly real. Then, he heard a voice say, “Don’t be afraid. It’s just a mirage; it’s not real.” But to his senses, it was real.
“No, it is real!” he insisted, knowing deep inside that it was God speaking to him. Then, God told him to walk toward the creature. At first, he hesitated, but as he stepped forward, something incredible happened—the creature instantly vanished, gone as if it had never existed.
This dream illustrates a powerful truth: Many times, we struggle because we are more conscious of what we see, feel, and experience than of what God says in His Word.
The Bible tells us that the things we can perceive with our natural senses are temporary—this includes our struggles and the temptations we may face. On the other hand, the things that are unseen are truly eternal (2 Cor. 4:18). This means that there is a greater spiritual reality—one that we have been made completely righteous and blameless in Christ—that we can lay claim to through faith.
As a believer, you are always in the Spirit, regardless of how you may feel or act in a given moment. Some may say that if you act rightly in the morning, you are “in the Spirit”, but if you lose your temper in the afternoon, you are suddenly “in the flesh.”
Beloved, that could not be further from the truth!
If you believe in Christ and are born again, the Holy Spirit dwells in you. And if the Holy Spirit dwells in you, then you are not in the flesh but in the Spirit! When you react in anger or frustration, it does not mean you have left the Spirit—it simply means you are not walking in alignment with who you truly are in Christ.
Now, imagine how different your life would be if you lived each day fully conscious of this truth!
The next time a sinful thought or feeling rises up, don’t be discouraged. Instead, remind yourself: “This is not who I am. In God’s eyes, my old self is gone—I have been made the righteousness of God in Christ.” This is what it means to repent, which in Greek is the word “metanoia”, meaning “to have a change of mind”.
The moment you choose to align yourself with the truth of God’s Word, you begin to walk in the Spirit, and the Holy Spirit bears witness to it! You will experience the power to NOT act on those fleshly thoughts or desires, or be subject to them, but instead reign over them and live victoriously for the glory of the Lord.
Beloved, this is what it means to fight the good fight of faith—not by focusing on your experiences or feelings, but by standing firm in what God says is true. If you live according to what you see and feel, the enemy will always have the upper hand. But if you choose to live by faith in Christ’s finished work, you will walk in the victory He has already won for you.
So this week, set your heart on His truth. Instead of being led by how you feel, be anchored in what God says about you. The more you meditate on the reality that you are a new creation in Christ, the more you will walk in the Spirit and experience the fullness of all that He has accomplished for you.
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It seems like you're requesting Bible verses related to healing and the power of prayer, inspired by the testimonies shared in the text. Here are a few Bible verses that align with themes of healing, faith, and the power of Jesus' name:
Matthew 8:17
“This was to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: ‘He took up our infirmities and bore our diseases.’”
James 5:14-15
“Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven.”
1 Peter 2:24
“He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed.”
Isaiah 53:5
“But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds, we are healed.”
Mark 16:17-18
“And these signs will accompany those who believe: In my name, they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues; they will pick up snakes with their hands; and when they drink deadly poison, it will not hurt them at all; they will place their hands on sick people, and they will get well.”
Matthew 17:20
“He replied, ‘Because you have so little faith. Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.’”
These verses reflect the healing power that believers are encouraged to pray for and act upon in faith. Would you like further clarification or exploration of specific verses?
Here are the full Bible verses that align with the statements mentioned in the text:
Acts 14:8-10 (Paul heals a crippled man)
"In Lystra there sat a man who was lame. He had been that way from birth and had never walked. He listened to Paul as he was speaking. Paul looked directly at him, saw that he had faith to be healed, and called out, 'Stand up on your feet!' At that, the man jumped up and began to walk."
This passage reflects the idea that healing happens as the Word goes forth, similar to the example given about Paul healing a man while preaching.
Matthew 8:16-17 (Jesus heals many people)
"When evening came, many who were demon-possessed were brought to him, and he drove out the spirits with a word and healed all the sick. This was to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: 'He took up our infirmities and bore our diseases.'"
This reflects the idea of God healing and the power of His grace, as mentioned in the text, that God heals by grace, not by what we deserve.
Isaiah 53:4-5 (Jesus bears our sicknesses)
"Surely he took up our pain and bore our suffering, yet we considered him punished by God, stricken by him, and afflicted. But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed."
This passage is referenced to emphasize that healing comes through Jesus, and it aligns with the idea of God healing us through His grace, not because we deserve it.
Exodus 15:26 (God's promise to heal)
"He said, 'If you listen carefully to the LORD your God and do what is right in his eyes, if you pay attention to his commands and keep all his decrees, I will not bring on you any of the diseases I brought on the Egyptians, for I am the LORD, who heals you.'"
This passage connects to the idea of God's healing and grace, offering healing to His people under His covenant.
Romans 8:28 (God works all things for good)
"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."
This reflects the broader context of God’s will being for our good, even when things don't go as planned, reminding us to trust in His grace.
John 11:25-26 (Jesus and the resurrection)
"Jesus said to her, 'I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?'"
This speaks to the ultimate healing—eternal life through Jesus Christ, showing that our hope is not in physical healing alone but also in the resurrection and eternal life.
These verses align with the themes of grace, healing, and God's promises as mentioned in the text.
Here is a Bible verse related to the themes in your text, emphasizing the importance of God’s desire for proximity and the sacrifice of Jesus:
11 But Christ came as High Priest of the good things to come, with the greater and more perfect tabernacle not made with hands, that is, not of this creation.
12 Not with the blood of goats and calves, but with His own blood He entered the Most Holy Place once for all, having obtained eternal redemption.
13 For if the blood of bulls and goats and the ashes of a heifer, sprinkling the unclean, sanctifies for the purifying of the flesh,
14 how much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself without spot to God, cleanse your conscience from dead works to serve the living God?
15 And for this reason He is the Mediator of the new covenant, by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions under the first covenant, that those who are called may receive the promise of the eternal inheritance.
19 Therefore, brethren, having boldness to enter the Holiest by the blood of Jesus,
20 by a new and living way which He consecrated for us, through the veil, that is, His flesh,
21 and having a High Priest over the house of God,
22 let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.
In these verses, we see the profound significance of Jesus' sacrifice—His blood that tore the veil in the Temple, signifying that through Him, we can now boldly approach God. The sacrifice was once and for all, granting eternal redemption and reconciliation with God. This is the same message in your reflection that God wants you near and has made a way for you to come boldly into His presence through Christ.
The text you've provided seems to be a spoken commentary, which includes references to biblical teachings, but it's not structured as direct Bible verses. However, it includes themes related to key biblical concepts, such as the difference between the law and grace, the priesthood, the holiness of God, and the new covenant through Christ.
I can provide the actual Bible verses that relate to the themes discussed in the text. Here's a selection of Bible verses connected to the main ideas in your text:
The tearing of the veil (symbolizing access to God through Christ):
The Old Covenant and the Law:
The New and Living Way through Jesus:
The High Priest’s Approach to God:
God’s Holiness and Justice:
Ignorance is no excuse before God:
These Bible verses reflect the core teachings from the commentary you've shared, emphasizing the importance of holiness, the contrast between the Old and New Covenants, and the reality of God's justice and grace.
The passage you provided seems like a sermon or a teaching reflecting on biblical concepts such as creation, sin, self-righteousness, and redemption through Jesus Christ. While the text doesn’t appear to quote specific Bible verses, it touches on themes that are rooted in various parts of Scripture.
To help provide full Bible verses relevant to the themes in your text, I'll cite key passages that reflect these ideas:
Man was made from dust:
We are made in God's image:
God's Spirit in us:
Self-righteousness:
Jesus' crucifixion and the veil being torn:
The Tree of Life and the Tree of Knowledge:
The nature of man's sin and need for redemption:
These passages align with the themes you've mentioned, including creation from dust, being made in God's image, the problem of self-righteousness, and the significance of Jesus' crucifixion.
Here are the full Bible verses you're referring to:
John 11:35 (KJV)
"Jesus wept."
(This is the shortest verse in the Bible.)
Matthew 23:37 (KJV)
"O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not!"
The story you shared about the mother hen protecting her chicks is often used as a metaphor for Christ’s sacrificial love. Let me know if you need further elaboration or more references!
Here are the full Bible verses that relate to the themes in the passage you provided:
Isaiah 40:8 (NKJV)
"The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God stands forever."
Revelation 21:4 (NKJV)
"And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away."
Romans 3:25-26 (NKJV)
"Whom God set forth as a propitiation by His blood, through faith, to demonstrate His righteousness, because in His forbearance God had passed over the sins that were previously committed, to demonstrate at the present time His righteousness, that He might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus."
2 Corinthians 5:21 (NKJV)
"For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him."
2 Peter 1:5-9 (NKJV)
"But also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge, to knowledge self-control, to self-control perseverance, to perseverance godliness, to godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness love. For if these things are yours and abound, you will be neither barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. For he who lacks these things is shortsighted, even to blindness, and has forgotten that he was cleansed from his old sins."
Ephesians 2:8-9 (NKJV)
"For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast."
These verses align with the themes in the passage: the permanence of God's word, the absence of decay in eternity, righteousness through Christ, and the role of grace in producing true morality. Let me know if you'd like any more references! 🙌📖
Here are the full Bible verses relevant to the themes in your text:
2 Corinthians 5:21 (KJV)
"For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him."
Romans 3:25-26 (KJV)
"Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;
To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus."
Romans 8:1 (KJV)
"There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit."
Hebrews 9:12 (KJV)
"Neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood he entered in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for us."
Ephesians 1:7 (KJV)
"In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace."
Colossians 1:14 (KJV)
"In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins."
John 5:14 (KJV)
"Afterward Jesus findeth him in the temple, and said unto him, Behold, thou art made whole: sin no more, lest a worse thing come unto thee."
Romans 5:12 (KJV)
"Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned."
Isaiah 53:5 (KJV)
"But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed."
Romans 1:17 (KJV)
"For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith."
Galatians 3:11 (KJV)
"But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God, it is evident: for, The just shall live by faith."
Habakkuk 2:4 (KJV)
"Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith."
These verses support the key themes you mentioned: God's righteousness in Christ, redemption, eternal forgiveness, the consequences of sin, and justification by faith, which played a crucial role in Martin Luther's Reformation. Let me know if you need more! 🙌
It looks like you’re referencing a sermon or a teaching with various biblical themes. Below are some of the key scriptures that align with the message:
Forgiveness and Justification in Christ
Praise and Worship with Joyful Noise
Jesus as the Rock That Never Rolls
The Blood of the Lamb and Passover
God is For Us
The Veil is Torn
Would you like a structured document compiling these scriptures with explanations?
It looks like you’re asking for full Bible verses related to a sermon or message, particularly Genesis 29:17-28 regarding Jacob, Leah, and Rachel. Here are the complete verses from the KJV (King James Version):
17 Leah was tender eyed; but Rachel was beautiful and well favoured.
18 And Jacob loved Rachel; and said, I will serve thee seven years for Rachel thy younger daughter.
19 And Laban said, It is better that I give her to thee, than that I should give her to another man: abide with me.
20 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel; and they seemed unto him but a few days, for the love he had to her.
21 And Jacob said unto Laban, Give me my wife, for my days are fulfilled, that I may go in unto her.
22 And Laban gathered together all the men of the place, and made a feast.
23 And it came to pass in the evening, that he took Leah his daughter, and brought her to him; and he went in unto her.
24 And Laban gave unto his daughter Leah Zilpah his maid for an handmaid.
25 And it came to pass, that in the morning, behold, it was Leah: and he said to Laban, What is this thou hast done unto me? did not I serve with thee for Rachel? wherefore then hast thou beguiled me?
26 And Laban said, It must not be so done in our country, to give the younger before the firstborn.
27 Fulfil her week, and we will give thee this also for the service which thou shalt serve with me yet seven other years.
28 And Jacob did so, and fulfilled her week: and he gave him Rachel his daughter to wife also.
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Here are the Bible verses that closely relate to the themes and ideas expressed in the text you provided:
"In the leading way"
"When you're talking to Him, you're getting alive again"
"God can put just one thought in that person's mind"
"You cannot make him all right, but God can"
"Sing a song to Him"
"I was glad when they said unto me, let us go to the house of the Lord"
"The Bible says, as you are singing, you are being filled with the Holy Spirit"
"Disease is nothing more than an absence of life"
"Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you shall be saved"
"There is therefore now no condemnation"
These verses align with the themes of prayer, faith, healing, worship, and God's guidance found in the passage you shared. Would you like them formatted differently or explained further?