Episode 283: No More Offering For Sin

Today’s encouraging Charge is from Matthew 4:1; Deut 8:3, Ezekiel 37:4. Jesus paid it all Jesus put away sin by the sacrifice of Himself Jesus offered Himself as sacrifice for sin forever Heb 10:12; 14 In the Old Testament, the blood of animals were shed by the priests on a yearly basis to atone for the sin of the nation. However, the yearly sacrifices of animals could not permanently take away sin and make human perfect. Heb 10:1-4 That is why Jesus stepped in. He offered Himself as sacrifice for sin. And once for all, He cleared us all - He cleared humanity of sin. Heb 9:24-28 So, why do we struggle with sin? Why are we sin-conscious? Why do we feel condemned? Could it have been ignorance? For the Bible says “...my people perish for lack of knowledge “ Or not fully understanding our identity in Christ? There is no more offering for sin! Jesus paid it all! Embrace the truth- Jesus became our Substitute for sin which means we can live habitually without sinning. Yes- but not by our power, strength or resolutions. “No one who is born of God [deliberately, knowingly, and habitually] practices sin, because God’s seed [His principle of life, the essence of His righteous character] remains [permanently] in him [who is born again—who is reborn from above—spiritually transformed, renewed, and set apart for His purpose]; and he [who is born again] cannot habitually [live a life characterized by] sin, because he is born of God and longs to please Him.” ‭‭1 John‬ ‭3:9‬ ‭AMP‬‬ This is how it works- the moment you accept / believe with your heart that Jesus is Your Lord and Saviour, and confess with your mouth that he died for you You accept His death and ressurection (Rom 6:1-12) His Spirit becomes a seal for entering into all God promised- a praising and glorious life. A life free of the enemy’s shackles. “It’s in Christ that you, once you heard the truth and believed it (this Message of your salvation), found yourselves home free—signed, sealed, and delivered by the Holy Spirit. This down payment from God is the first installment on what’s coming, a reminder that we’ll get everything God has planned for us, a praising and glorious life.” ‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭1:13-14‬ ‭MSG‬‬ So - why not make this life-transforming decision to embrace God’s gift of salvation , if you have not. Your life will for ever be changed. Let us pray Father I thank You for Your liberating Word. I pray You will open our mind to understand the truth of Your Word for us. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen