Totally Forgiven 2
Ezekiel 33:18-19 – When the righteous turneth from his righteousness, and committeth iniquity, he shall even die thereby. But if the wicked turn from his wickedness, and do that which is lawful and right, he shall live thereby.
Do you remember the story of the thieves on the cross with our Master, Jesus Christ? Luke 23:40-43. One asked for forgiveness and he was forgiven. Was the forgiven thief held accountable for the sins he had committed? Was he punished by Jehovah? No! The forgiven thief was with Christ that same day in paradise [Luke 23:43].
Right from old [the dispensation of lesser/no grace], the Lord told prophet Ezekiel that when a wicked changes his ways from wickedness to righteousness, the ex-wicked is free from his/her former wickedness. Just like when the government of a state, forgives a criminal from his/her crimes, the criminal remains forgiven and he or she can do things done by crimeless citizens and also enjoy crimeless citizen’s benefits despite he had committed crime.
Beloved, you have been forgiven totally and you are a joint heir with Christ since the point of your forgiveness. You have a legal authority and rights in the kingdom of God. Don’t hold on to the sins which you have been forgiven of. [Philippians 3:13]. Celebrate Christ!!!
Ezekiel 33:18-19 – When the righteous turneth from his righteousness, and committeth iniquity, he shall even die thereby. But if the wicked turn from his wickedness, and do that which is lawful and right, he shall live thereby.
Do you remember the story of the thieves on the cross with our Master, Jesus Christ? Luke 23:40-43. One asked for forgiveness and he was forgiven. Was the forgiven thief held accountable for the sins he had committed? Was he punished by Jehovah? No! The forgiven thief was with Christ that same day in paradise [Luke 23:43].
Right from old [the dispensation of lesser/no grace], the Lord told prophet Ezekiel that when a wicked changes his ways from wickedness to righteousness, the ex-wicked is free from his/her former wickedness. Just like when the government of a state, forgives a criminal from his/her crimes, the criminal remains forgiven and he or she can do things done by crimeless citizens and also enjoy crimeless citizen’s benefits despite he had committed crime.
Beloved, you have been forgiven totally and you are a joint heir with Christ since the point of your forgiveness. You have a legal authority and rights in the kingdom of God. Don’t hold on to the sins which you have been forgiven of. [Philippians 3:13]. Celebrate Christ!!!
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