How God Sees Us - Part 1

Episode #11: How God Sees Us 1. Created for God – Our Original Identity Genesis 1 & 2 – Adam and Eve were created by God for God. Humanity was designed for intimate fellowship with God. They belonged to Him—they were His children, walking in His presence. When Adam and Eve fell, they gave themselves over to Satan. Their sin broke the relationship between God and man (Genesis 3). The dominion they were given over the earth was handed over to Satan (Luke 4:6). 2. Understanding Scripture Through Genesis 1 & 2 The Bible must be interpreted through the eyes of Genesis 1 & 2. God's original plan was perfect communion with mankind. Everything after the fall is part of God's redemptive plan to restore that relationship. 3. Redemption – Jesus Paid for Everyone, But Not All Choose Him Jesus went to hell and bought everyone. He took the punishment of sin, bearing the weight of humanity's fall (1 Peter 3:18-19). Not everyone chooses to follow Him. "Many are called, but few are chosen." (Matthew 22:14) The choosing isn't on God's part—it's on ours. Those who reject Him keep sin in the world. 4. Righteousness by Faith, Not Works Romans 4:5 – We are righteous by faith, not by works. Righteousness is not earned but received through faith in Christ. There is a difference between works and obedience. Obedience = Doing what God asks because we love Him. Works = Trying to earn salvation through religious effort. Walking in love is a sign of obedience. "If you love me, keep my commandments." (John 14:15) Love leads to righteous living, not out of fear, but out of devotion. 5. Salvation is a Life Change, Not Just a Prayer When you make Jesus Lord, your sins are removed. "…As far as the east is from the west…" (Psalm 103:12) Salvation is not about repeating a prayer—it's about transformation. A changed heart leads to a changed life (2 Corinthians 5:17). When you love Jesus, there are things you simply won't do. Your love for Him naturally moves you away from sin. 6. Peace with God Through Christ Romans 5:1 – When you are under the Lordship of Jesus, you have peace with God. Peace = oneness, rest, quietness, and prosperity. Before salvation, we were separated from peace with God. God offered us peace while we were still sinners. "While we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." (Romans 5:8) This means God's love is not conditional—He made peace available before we ever knew Him. 7. Faith – Trusting Without Feeling This life is a life of faith. "The just shall live by faith." (Romans 1:17) Faith is confidence. If we truly trust in something, we don't constantly question it. We act on faith because we believe, not because we feel something. There is no feeling in faith. Faith is not based on emotions—it's a decision to trust God's promises. 8. Saved from Wrath Through Jesus Romans 5:10 – "For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life." Through Jesus, we are no longer enemies of God. Instead, we are reconciled, adopted, and made righteous. His resurrection ensures we are saved from God's wrath and welcomed into eternal life. Final Thoughts God sees us as His own—but we must choose Him. Jesus paid the price for everyone, but only those who respond in faith receive salvation. Salvation is not a one-time event but a lifelong journey of walking in love and obedience. Faith is confidence—not based on emotions, but on trust in God's promises. Through Christ, we are at peace with God, reconciled, and no longer under wrath.