Sad to say but it’s a popular opinion among Christians in the Bible Belt. I hear it often, “I’m still a sinner”, or “I’m just and old sinner, saved by grace”. For anyone born-again that statement is not just a little wrong….it’s a lot wrong! It’s got an ugly ‘whang’ to it if you ask me. And the reason it “just don’t set well” with me is that it’s a slap in the face to the Father and to the work that Jesus completed. It’s a topic of great controversy around the church today.
Jesus either finished the work…or He didn’t! He didn’t say, “It is finished, but….”!….and then leave us a long list of things we have to do to complete that work. He just simply said, “It is finished”! And so it was! His Word tells us clearly that we are born again of ‘incorruptible seed’. You’ve been washed, you’ve been sanctified, you’ve been justified.…at least that’s what the Bible says about you! So, you’ve been ‘infused’ with the DNA of God, Himself! You have the seed of perfection growing inside of you. Your very nature has been transformed. You’re being conformed into the image of Jesus. And to still declare that you’re a sinner is just flat out wrong…..it’s incorrect theology!
I would agree that we often fall short in how it all fleshes out. But the reality is…..you’re already forgiven. I know that’s hard to encompass (and you’ve probably been told different) but it just ‘showcases’ the grace and the goodness of God! We’re His sons and daughters now! If you’ll receive the ‘truth’ of that…it’ll change everything for you.
Your nature now is one of righteousness…you’re not a sinner.
And somewhere along the way you need to quit calling yourself ‘that’!!
Your nature now is one of righteousness…you’re not a sinner. Jesus either finished the work…or He didn’t! He didn’t say, “It is finished, but….”!….and then leave us a long list of things we have to do to complete that work. He just simply said, “It is finished”! And so it was!
I would agree that we often fall short in how it all fleshes out. But the reality is…..you’re already forgiven.
Brother Andy: I am sure you have not finished this comment and all you have said is true. But!!, put the other piece of bread on the sandwich so the truth can be easily eaten without spilling its contents. In Christ, Bud Leeton, MO
……and your opinion of what the other piece of bread is……?
Amen!!
This message is so important, we can’t go boldly before the throne if we doubt our worthiness. We have been MADE righteous, He is our father. But lack of understanding His great love keeps us from having the faith to believe that we receive whatever it may be. How can we draw near to The Lord if we lack confidence in our Father, son relationship? I need to figure out how to repost this, it’s a powerful message. Thanks for sharing your wisdom.
Thank you so much Mike….I agree…important message!
Well praise The Lord I finally went to the bottom of the page, and found the share button, go figure.