Renovating Religion - Week One/January 5, 2025/Glenn Barteau

We often talk about the love God has for us and the love of Jesus we can share with others. However, we might forget that God actually likes us! In Genesis, God declares creation - including us - very good. He created us and wants to have a relationship with us. In Isaiah 43:25 He doesn’t say, “I will blot out your sin for your sake.” He declares, “I will blot out your sin for my sake.” He forgives our sins and remembers them no more because He wants a relationship with us. As we move forward in our spiritual life, it’s better to build a foundation on that knowledge rather than attempting to earn anything from God. We can’t earn His approval and we don’t have to worry about losing it either. He gives it freely.