But the just shall live by his faith. Habakkuk 2.4 …for in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, “The just shall live by faith.” Romans 1.17
But that no one is justified by the law in the sight of God is evident, for “the just shall live by faith”. Galatians 3.11 ...Now the just shall live by faith; but if anyone draws back, My soul has no pleasure in him. Hebrews 10.38
These verses clearly and emphatically prove that God’s righteousness is based on faith. Without the action of sacrificial faith there is nothing—no forgiveness, no salvation, no fulfillment of God’s Promises.
According to the Law of God, everyone has sinned, sins and will sin, with the exception of innocent children who are yet unable to discern between good and evil. Therefore, just as through one man sin entered the world, and death through sin, and thus death spread to all men, because all sinned. Romans 5.12
It is impossible to receive anything from God unless you act on your faith. This is not the same as man’s law, that demands compelling evidence to convict the guilty. Everyone is innocent until proven otherwise. If a person is charged with murder, there must be evidence that he killed someone; if a person is charged with robbery, there must be evidence that he stole; if a person breaks the law, there must be evidence of this crime.
In the Kingdom of God, everyone is guilty and will be condemned regardless of whether or not he committed a serious crime. Adam’s nature makes it impossible for anyone to be saved or considered innocent before the Righteousness of God. For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Romans 3.23
How can a person’s sin be erased before the Righteousness of God? Who would act as lawyer for the sinner? What arguments would he use to prove his innocence?
Before God, the Righteous Judge, there is no lawyer or evidence with the power to exonerate a sinner. All have sinned. One way or another, all have sinned – consciously or not, whether a thought, an attitude, words, gestures or feelings. All have sinned and fall short of God’s Mercy.
But this is precisely where faith in the Lord Jesus Christ comes in! Not a theoretical faith that says, “I believe in God” or “I believe in the Holy Trinity”. No! A thousand times no! This kind of belief does not work. If it worked, Christians around the globe would be on a bed of roses. The Son of God had to become a man, live like a man, be subject to the limits of a man, sacrifice His flesh throughout His life and die like a disgusting sinner, without ever committing any mistake, however small.
The virus of sin in His mother did not contaminate Him, because the DNA of the Most High was stronger. He imparted salvation to all who have a sacrificial belief. His belief and love made Him sacrifice. In turn, we are forced to exhibit sacrificial faith and love for Him if we want to be saved. Otherwise, there is no salvation.
It is nonsense to say that accepting Jesus as Savior is enough to save a person. This only widens the door that leads to hell. This is why most believers are demon-possessed.
Cristiane Cardoso
We have to be watchful every minute of the day, not only of others but of ourselves also.
Many are deceived and think its enough just to be in the church bit it is not we have to fight for our salvation daily ad leave not space for the devil to enter.
Many have left the presence If God for this reason or are still in the church LOST because they left a gap became relazed in their faith .
We have to be constantly keeping the fire burning until the end.
I fully agree with u Bishop.
That is why Jesus says that not every body who says Lord, Lord will enter the Kingdom, but only those who are doing the will of the Father... It is well understood that if one is doing the will of the Father he is sacrificing. Sacrifice is therefore inevitable in any case.
I believe that on our last day Lord Jesus wil stand on our side because of our work in Him and not because we accept Him.
Good afternoon Bishop and all, I am goning to comment because these last two blog post have revive something in me. i dont know what it is but i'm not the same.it was hard before to see the work of God as a passion. something great to do. i wanted deep inside to live by my own opinions and thoughts, i couldnt really see myself to be honest being transformed by God. i didn't think He could do it. At the same time asking God to come and live in me. But nothing-i had emotional faith. now i can see.
Its true. It's all true! I have to admit this answered a lot of questions I've been asking all my life. It's true that most Christians are demon possessed whether they believe it or not, whether they like it or not! After all, how many Christians nowadays are willing to sacrifice their will for God. "Once saved, always saved"... NONSENSE!
You'd think it was unfair that this is the way it works, but whether or not we like it, it's the truth. We can do nothing to change it. Our nature is sinful, so sacrifice is a must.
I agree with you Bishop !!
All for the Faith, not by feeling or emotion ....
Haaa ! WHAT A DAY
Afternoon our Father in the Lord. All I can say is we must do our part as a choosen church and God will definitely do his part.
Amen
I want to know what will happen to some of us who are not married but living with a man and has even had children. Are we still righteous or do we need to get out of this relationship as the man is ready for marriage. please I need an answer to this. GOD BLESS YOU.