For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their iniquities will I remember no more. (Hebrews 8:12 )
Many people believe that God is preparing to deal with sin. Some preachers highlight the weight of sin and the consequences faced by sinners. God detests humanity’s sinful nature; this is precisely why Christ came to die on the cross—an open demonstration to the world that the sinful nature of man has been addressed. Jesus nailed the natural man to the cross of Calvary (Galatians 5:24), signaling that God has forgiven and forgotten the sins of those who embrace salvation.
After addressing sin, God created a new breed, not born of blood but of the Spirit (John 1:13). This new creation cannot sin because they carry the seed of God within them, which is the Holy Spirit (1 John 3:9). While sin is the nature of mankind inherited from Adam, the distinction lies between those born of the flesh and those born of the Spirit. The fleshly person is self-conscious, focused on satisfying their own needs, while the Spirit-born individual is God-conscious, striving to please and honor God.
Walking in the Spirit means dedicating oneself to the Lord and investing time and resources into expanding God’s kingdom. This journey is made possible through the work of the Holy Spirit (Ezekiel 36:27).
Prayer/Confession
Thank you, Father, for the transformative work you have accomplished regarding sin. I recognize that I am born of your Spirit, and your seed empowers me to rise above the sinful nature that was nailed to the cross by Jesus. Today, I dedicate my life to your Spirit, seeking guidance to perform the works of the Spirit and to live a life that is pleasing to you. Amen.
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For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their iniquities will I remember no more. (Hebrews 8:12 )
Many people believe that God is preparing to deal with sin. Some preachers highlight the weight of sin and the consequences faced by sinners. God detests humanity’s sinful nature; this is precisely why Christ came to die on the cross—an open demonstration to the world that the sinful nature of man has been addressed. Jesus nailed the natural man to the cross of Calvary (Galatians 5:24), signaling that God has forgiven and forgotten the sins of those who embrace salvation.
After addressing sin, God created a new breed, not born of blood but of the Spirit (John 1:13). This new creation cannot sin because they carry the seed of God within them, which is the Holy Spirit (1 John 3:9). While sin is the nature of mankind inherited from Adam, the distinction lies between those born of the flesh and those born of the Spirit. The fleshly person is self-conscious, focused on satisfying their own needs, while the Spirit-born individual is God-conscious, striving to please and honor God.
Walking in the Spirit means dedicating oneself to the Lord and investing time and resources into expanding God’s kingdom. This journey is made possible through the work of the Holy Spirit (Ezekiel 36:27).
Prayer/Confession
Thank you, Father, for the transformative work you have accomplished regarding sin. I recognize that I am born of your Spirit, and your seed empowers me to rise above the sinful nature that was nailed to the cross by Jesus. Today, I dedicate my life to your Spirit, seeking guidance to perform the works of the Spirit and to live a life that is pleasing to you. Amen.
