The Answer For A Guilty Conscience
Hebrews 9:14
14how 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?
Have you heard the voice of your conscience saying things like, “You deserve hell for the sins you committed against your wife three years ago” or “Why are you surprised that your child is not talking to you? You were never around when he needed you”?
You know, there are people who feel depressed all the time because of a sense of guilt, and they “pay” for their sins in terms of illnesses. In fact, doctors are discovering that many psychosomatic sicknesses are caused by guilt and condemnation because the conscience is saying, “You have done wrong. You must be punished. How can your sin not be punished?”
That is why you must have an answer that will satisfy your conscience. When your conscience says, “You have sinned. You must be punished for this sin or else God is not a just God,” you say, “Yes, I have sinned. But this sin and every other sin that I have committed were punished to the maximum in the body of Jesus Christ! So there remains no more punishment for me today, for how much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself without spot to God, cleanse my conscience!”
My friend, the only way to bring peace to your conscience is to look to the cross. The cross of Jesus is the only answer that will satisfy your conscience.
So the next time your conscience condemns you because of sin, don’t try to silence it with your good works. Look to the cross and say, “Father, thank You for Jesus and the cross. Jesus was totally condemned on my behalf for this sin, so there is now absolutely no condemnation left for me.” Then, your conscience will look at the cross and say, “Ahhhh... peace.” My friend, Jesus’ finished work at the cross truly sets you free!
© Copyright Joseph Prince, 2006. All rights reserved.
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Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Blessed to be in Singapore
God Is Not On A Sin Hunt
God Is Not On A Sin Hunt
1 Thessalonians 5:9
9For God did not appoint us to wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ,
When you think of Sodom and Gomorrah, what comes to your mind? God’s wrath and fiery judgment? The truth is that God was not all out to judge the people of Sodom and Gomorrah. He was not on a sin hunt. He was, in fact, on a righteousness hunt!
This is evident because if God was on a sin hunt, He would not have allowed anyone to stop Him. But we know that He let Abraham in on what He was about to do and even allowed Abraham to entreat Him.
Abraham asked God if He would destroy Sodom if He could find 50 righteous people there. God’s reply was, “If I find in Sodom fifty righteous within the city, then I will spare all the place for their sakes.” (Genesis 18:26) Abraham then asked God if He would destroy the city if there were only 45… 40… 30… or 10 righteous. And each time, God’s reply was that He would spare the place for the sake of the righteous.
Abraham stopped at 10. If he had gone down to just one righteous man, I believe God’s reply would have been the same because He was on a righteousness hunt.
Now, if God was not all out to destroy then, how much more today, when God has already judged our sins in the body of His Son? At the cross, Jesus exhausted all of God’s fiery judgments until there was no more fire of God’s wrath left for us!
Today, God is not judging us for our sins because He has found the righteousness of the one Man — Christ Jesus. So do not let anyone tell you that God judges you for your sins and punishes you with cancer, car accidents, business failures or brokenness. God would be unjust if He punished the same sins twice — in Jesus’ body and then in yours.
Beloved, God is not out to judge you but bless you today, not because you deserve it, but because Jesus was judged and punished in your place!
© Copyright Joseph Prince, 2006. All rights reserved.
No part of this document or any related files may be modified, adapted, reproduced, distributed
and/or converted in any form and by any means (electronic, photocopying or otherwise)
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All scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the New King James Version ®.
Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Copyright © 2006–2010 New Creation Church
1 Thessalonians 5:9
9For God did not appoint us to wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ,
When you think of Sodom and Gomorrah, what comes to your mind? God’s wrath and fiery judgment? The truth is that God was not all out to judge the people of Sodom and Gomorrah. He was not on a sin hunt. He was, in fact, on a righteousness hunt!
This is evident because if God was on a sin hunt, He would not have allowed anyone to stop Him. But we know that He let Abraham in on what He was about to do and even allowed Abraham to entreat Him.
Abraham asked God if He would destroy Sodom if He could find 50 righteous people there. God’s reply was, “If I find in Sodom fifty righteous within the city, then I will spare all the place for their sakes.” (Genesis 18:26) Abraham then asked God if He would destroy the city if there were only 45… 40… 30… or 10 righteous. And each time, God’s reply was that He would spare the place for the sake of the righteous.
Abraham stopped at 10. If he had gone down to just one righteous man, I believe God’s reply would have been the same because He was on a righteousness hunt.
Now, if God was not all out to destroy then, how much more today, when God has already judged our sins in the body of His Son? At the cross, Jesus exhausted all of God’s fiery judgments until there was no more fire of God’s wrath left for us!
Today, God is not judging us for our sins because He has found the righteousness of the one Man — Christ Jesus. So do not let anyone tell you that God judges you for your sins and punishes you with cancer, car accidents, business failures or brokenness. God would be unjust if He punished the same sins twice — in Jesus’ body and then in yours.
Beloved, God is not out to judge you but bless you today, not because you deserve it, but because Jesus was judged and punished in your place!
© Copyright Joseph Prince, 2006. All rights reserved.
No part of this document or any related files may be modified, adapted, reproduced, distributed
and/or converted in any form and by any means (electronic, photocopying or otherwise)
without express written consent of the copyright holder.
All scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the New King James Version ®.
Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Copyright © 2006–2010 New Creation Church
They say....
someone have replied in one of my threads entitled
"The Struggle with Doubt by Dr Charles Stanley"
he/ she said.
"all these writings by other people than yourself seem to suggest christians are very troubled souls or mentally unstable?
LOL "
I replied,
Yeah, simple .
That's why we need JESUS!!!
You may find me to have a troubled soul or "mentally unstable"
but I tell you.
It's just TEMPORARY.
Smile!:)
You know why?
In Jesus, I have the VICTORY!
In Jesus, I am standing above all my
adversaries and enemies making them my footstool. HAHA!
I used to deal life like ,
" duuuh, what's gona happen to me in the future? Where are my blessings?
Am I gona get sick forever? Why always have this problem? blah blah blah"
But now that I'm with Jesus,
everything changed!
I enjoy every minute ...every seconds of life that it brings me
no matter what!
I just shrug and smile on my problems because
I know, it's not my battle anymore but Jesus!
I get blessed each day!
I am protected I know!
I am healed FOREVER--- headache and migraine free!
Wooohoooo!
Eventhough I only have $67 in my atm account but still
I'm living LIFE like I have millions and billions and trillions or megazillions!
Beat that!
I cannot complain because it just doesn't make sense complaining about this and that anymore because I got the BEST!
I am set free from worry
and I'm just typing this entry
to let you know how joyful I am today because of
NOTHING. rofl!
can you feel the energy?
My joy never ceases...it's always there ready to perk me up everytime
boredom tries to creep in.
I have UNEXPLAINABLE PEACE!
Thank you Jesus!
HEAVEN indeed is a place on earth
ALL BECAUSE OF JESUS!
HALLELUYAAAAAAAAH!!!
"The Struggle with Doubt by Dr Charles Stanley"
he/ she said.
"all these writings by other people than yourself seem to suggest christians are very troubled souls or mentally unstable?
LOL "
I replied,
Yeah, simple .
That's why we need JESUS!!!
You may find me to have a troubled soul or "mentally unstable"
but I tell you.
It's just TEMPORARY.
Smile!:)
You know why?
In Jesus, I have the VICTORY!
In Jesus, I am standing above all my
adversaries and enemies making them my footstool. HAHA!
I used to deal life like ,
" duuuh, what's gona happen to me in the future? Where are my blessings?
Am I gona get sick forever? Why always have this problem? blah blah blah"
But now that I'm with Jesus,
everything changed!
I enjoy every minute ...every seconds of life that it brings me
no matter what!
I just shrug and smile on my problems because
I know, it's not my battle anymore but Jesus!
I get blessed each day!
I am protected I know!
I am healed FOREVER--- headache and migraine free!
Wooohoooo!
Eventhough I only have $67 in my atm account but still
I'm living LIFE like I have millions and billions and trillions or megazillions!
Beat that!
I cannot complain because it just doesn't make sense complaining about this and that anymore because I got the BEST!
I am set free from worry
and I'm just typing this entry
to let you know how joyful I am today because of
NOTHING. rofl!
can you feel the energy?
My joy never ceases...it's always there ready to perk me up everytime
boredom tries to creep in.
I have UNEXPLAINABLE PEACE!
Thank you Jesus!
HEAVEN indeed is a place on earth
ALL BECAUSE OF JESUS!
HALLELUYAAAAAAAAH!!!
My Daily Verse
“ Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.” (James 1:2-3)
perseverance is indeed ....
a sweet word.
I'm getting there!
and I'm standing on Victory ground all because of JESUS!!!
LIFE rocks!
HALLELUYAAAH!
perseverance is indeed ....
a sweet word.
I'm getting there!
and I'm standing on Victory ground all because of JESUS!!!
LIFE rocks!
HALLELUYAAAH!
Monday, January 18, 2010
The Struggle with Doubt by Dr Charles Stanley
The Struggle with Doubt
Dr Charles Stanley
James 1:2-8
The Bible teaches us to walk by faith, having full confidence in God. Yet many people are burdened by doubt. Even believers, who have been saved by faith, can waver in their trust.
For example, there are Christians who back out of their commitment to a ministry. Though originally led to serve in this capacity, they may question whether they have the necessary ability. Lack of assurance is also displayed when financial concerns lead a believer to stop tithing.
Doubt started in the garden of Eden when Satan introduced a question in Eve's mind: Wouldn't eating the forbidden fruit bring special benefits? And to this day, the Deceiver still whispers lies that can cause Christians' trust to falter. He will utilize any of the following to erode our confidence in God: ignorance of Scripture, temptation to sin, feelings of guilt, a stronger focus on circumstances than on Christ, and the negative viewpoint of others. All of these inhibit the ability to see truth clearly and to stand firmly upon it.
While a doubter is characterized by negativity, uncertainty, and instability, a believer with full trust in God walks in absolute confidence—decisive, dependent upon the Word, and capable of enduring, even when circumstances seem gloomy.
The Christian walk should be characterized by faith, not doubt. Have you prayed for something but questioned whether the Lord would answer—or disbelieved He would actually do something He promised in Scripture? Resist doubt, and take hold of the unshakeable confidence God offers.
Dr Charles Stanley
James 1:2-8
The Bible teaches us to walk by faith, having full confidence in God. Yet many people are burdened by doubt. Even believers, who have been saved by faith, can waver in their trust.
For example, there are Christians who back out of their commitment to a ministry. Though originally led to serve in this capacity, they may question whether they have the necessary ability. Lack of assurance is also displayed when financial concerns lead a believer to stop tithing.
Doubt started in the garden of Eden when Satan introduced a question in Eve's mind: Wouldn't eating the forbidden fruit bring special benefits? And to this day, the Deceiver still whispers lies that can cause Christians' trust to falter. He will utilize any of the following to erode our confidence in God: ignorance of Scripture, temptation to sin, feelings of guilt, a stronger focus on circumstances than on Christ, and the negative viewpoint of others. All of these inhibit the ability to see truth clearly and to stand firmly upon it.
While a doubter is characterized by negativity, uncertainty, and instability, a believer with full trust in God walks in absolute confidence—decisive, dependent upon the Word, and capable of enduring, even when circumstances seem gloomy.
The Christian walk should be characterized by faith, not doubt. Have you prayed for something but questioned whether the Lord would answer—or disbelieved He would actually do something He promised in Scripture? Resist doubt, and take hold of the unshakeable confidence God offers.
Overcoming Fear and Worry by Adrian Rogers
Overcoming Fear and Worry
Adrian Rogers
"For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind." 2 Timothy 1:7
When we ought to be enjoying victorious, abundant lives...what happens? Fear creeps in and grips us cold. Many of us lose priceless opportunities because of this boa const...rictor of fear.
When fear dominates, there is no room for Christ, Who can comfort us
"These things I have spoken unto you, that in Me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world." (John 16:33).
Worry is the noxious first cousin to fear. Fear and worry will do to you what grit does to machinery — shut you down. But God gives us the victory with His power, His love, and the gift of a sound mind. The Holy Spirit is your Bodyguard. He walks with you. The man who can kneel before God can stand before any man.
Jesus has you in His sight. You are in God's right hand. Write that down and post it in a place where you can meditate on it throughout the day. Now, ask yourself, "Knowing this, can anything this week change those truths?"
Adrian Rogers
"For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind." 2 Timothy 1:7
When we ought to be enjoying victorious, abundant lives...what happens? Fear creeps in and grips us cold. Many of us lose priceless opportunities because of this boa const...rictor of fear.
When fear dominates, there is no room for Christ, Who can comfort us
"These things I have spoken unto you, that in Me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world." (John 16:33).
Worry is the noxious first cousin to fear. Fear and worry will do to you what grit does to machinery — shut you down. But God gives us the victory with His power, His love, and the gift of a sound mind. The Holy Spirit is your Bodyguard. He walks with you. The man who can kneel before God can stand before any man.
Jesus has you in His sight. You are in God's right hand. Write that down and post it in a place where you can meditate on it throughout the day. Now, ask yourself, "Knowing this, can anything this week change those truths?"
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