Thursday, August 21, 2025

Receiving the Gifts of Eternal Life and Abundant Life in Christ

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Gifts of Eternal Life and Abundant Life in Christ


First and foremost,
are you a born again believer?
Have you come to understand that Eternal Life can not be earned?
That is it a Gift of God to those who have trusted in Jesus Christ as their Savior?
That forgiveness for all sin, and a right standing with God is given to those who 
believe that Jesus did it all for you?

Here are a few references concerning the Free Gift of Eternal Life:

Ephesians 2:8,9, 
For by grace you have been saved through faith, 
and that not of yourselves; 
it is the gift of God, 
not of works, 
lest anyone should boast.

Romans 6:23, 
For the wages of sin is death, 
but the gift of God is eternal life 
in Christ Jesus our Lord.

John 1:12
But as many as received Him, 
to them He gave the right to become children of God, 
to those who believe in His name:

Romans 4:4-6 
Now to him who works, 
the wages are not counted as grace 
but as debt.
But to him who does not work 
but believes on Him who justifies the ungodly, 
his faith is accounted for righteousness,
just as David also describes 
the blessedness of the man 
to whom God imputes righteousness 
apart from works:

NOW, assuming you are a Child of God,
have you learned to enjoy your new relationship?
Do you pray 
( talk things over with Jesus - constantly),
or do you only ask for help when things get tough?

1 Thessalonians 4:16-18
Rejoice always, 
pray without ceasing, 
in everything give thanks; 
for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

Romans 12:12
rejoicing in hope, 
patient in tribulation, 
continuing steadfastly in prayer;

To enjoy the abundant life and peace that Jesus spoke about,
one must be aware of their new relationship.
Being "in Christ" results in a "new creation".
Once you realize that you are a beloved child of God,
you can REST in the knowledge 
that:

1 ) The Lord has been with you from your beginning.
He saw your future decision of faith before you were even born.
He has been working things out in your life to lead you to Him.
And as His child 
( and because of His Love for you ),
He has been providing and protecting you 
up until this point in your life.
I'm sure you can remember a time or two 
that God  provided what you needed,
or answered a specific prayer just when you needed it.
And the Bible is FULL of examples of the Lord 
meeting the Needs and Providing for those that are His.

2 ) A REST ( peace of mind - free of fear ) 
can be your experience in the NOW.
But you must be trusting in His faithfulness. 
Not your own worthiness, 
as you will often fall short when walking in your own strength.
Remember He abides faithful, 
even when our faith may falter.

2 Timothy 2:13
"If we are faithless,
He remains faithful;
He cannot deny Himself."

3 ) Understanding ( believing ) your FUTURE
is also in His hands.
And knowing His perfect Love, 
should case out all your fears.

1st John 4:18
"There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear"

RECAP - Rest / Peace / Joy 
can be YOUR daily Experience 
BECAUSE you "know" that

1st ) God has taken care of you in the PAST

2nd ) God is with you - watching over you NOW

3rd ) God will always be there for you, 
no matter what the FUTURE may hold.

John 16:33
These things I have spoken to you, 
that in Me you may have peace. 
In the world you will have tribulation; 
but be of good cheer, 
I have overcome the world."

Matthew 28:19
.... I am with you always, even to the end of the age...

--
Saved by Grace,
Andrew Cross

"Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. 
And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, 
not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, 
but exhorting one another, 
and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.
Hebrews 10:23-25


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