#212-EP12 – As God’s people we have these wonderful blessings and more.
Here I continue with the long list of spiritual blessings that belong to every believer.
Again, forgiveness of sins was provided at the cross. At this time I have six articles about this on our website— 4Us2UsMinistries.com
Forgiveness: Are the sins of everyone forgiven?
Forgiveness: Aren’t we supposed to provide it for others?
Forgiveness: How complete is it?
Forgiveness: What about it in the time of The Tribulation?
Forgiveness: What is the “gotcha” passage?
Forgiveness: What should we conclude about it from Scripture?
In addition to forgiveness, we learn of and believe in Christ’s redemptive work at the cross–
2-Redeemed from the curse of the Law [at the cross] Galatians 3:13 13 Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree: Redeemed, in this case, means to buy out of slavery. Again, this occurred for us at the cross! He did this work of redemption for ALL. So, anyone can be saved.
3-Delivered from condemnation Romans 8:1 1 There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in [preposition EN = IN, not BY] Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
4-Baptized by the Holy Spirit and placed in the body of Christ. 1 Corinthians 12:13 13 For by [preposition EN in the Greek text] one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit.
5-Given spiritual life—regenerated—born again— Titus 3:5 5 Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration [PALINGENESIA = born again](a compound word – PALIN = again & GENESIA = born), and renewing of the Holy Ghost;
We’ll continue with more of our blessings in the next video.
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