BRETHREN IN CHRIST, DO NOT FEAR

 

GODS elect saints are not spiritual giants.  The saints are sinners under grace. If any saint says they have no sin they make GOD a liar and are deceived. The saints are to overcome their sins and grow spiritually. Determining our growth is not possible for us.  The Apostle Paul said this;

1 Corinthians 4:3-4  “I do not even judge myself. For I know nothing against myself yet I am not justified by this.  HE who judges me is the LORD.”

Only GOD can see the true state of our character.

1 John 3:20-21 “Even if our heart (conscience) condemns us, GOD is greater than our hearts and HE knows all things. Beloved, if our hearts condemn us not then we have confidence before GOD.”

Hebrews 12:1 “Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.”

1 John 2:1 “My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin we have an advocate with the FATHER, Jesus Christ, the righteous one.”

James 3:2 “We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says then he is a perfect man, able to control his whole body.”

Romans 8:34 “Who is able to condemn us ?  For Christ who died and was raised to life is at the right hand of GOD and he is interceding for us.”

Hebrews 4:15 “For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses but one who has been tempted in all things just as we are, yet without sin.”

Psalm 103:13-14 “As a father has compassion on his children so the LORD has compassion on those who fear HIM. For HE knows our frame, HE is mindful that we are dust.”

1 John 1:9 “If we confess our sins HE is faithful and just to forgive us of our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

Psalm 42:5 “Then I acknowledged my sin to YOU and did not hide my iniquity. I said, I will confess my transgressions to the LORD and YOU forgave the guilt of my sin.”

All of GODS saints are sinners under grace because they believe the message of the gospel of Jesus Christ.  This means a lot to GOD and HE is willing to forgive our sins when we repent and ask HIM.  If GOD was not willing to do this then Jesus would be the only one in HIS kingdom. 

So, if you sin don’t feel like the Lone Ranger.  We all do.  We all repent and ask forgiveness and GOD will forgive.  

It does not matter how many times you need forgiveness of any sin.

Matthew 18:21 “Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, Lord, how many time shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me ? Up to seven times ?  Jesus answered, I tell you not seven times but seventy times seven.” 

There will be sins that we have that we will struggle with all our lives but GODS forgiveness is unlimited. GOD sees the thoughts and intents of our human spirit and HE knows we have a broken spirit and contrite heart when we sin but HE will not despise us.

Psalm 51:17 “The sacrifices of GOD are a broken spirit; a broken contrite heart, oh GOD, YOU will not despise.”

Saints, we have a loving GOD full of mercy and compassion for us who knows we are sinners and has known in eternity.  This GOD has a will for us to be in HIS kingdom and HE will go to the uttermost to save us.

Hebrews 7:25 “Therefore he is able to save them to the uttermost those who come to GOD through him, seeing he lives to make intercession for them.”

Brethren in Christ, do not fear, because if GOD is for you who can be against you.