1. Jesus Finished Everything at the Cross
✅ Jesus’ sacrifice was complete – He paid for all sins, past, present, and future. (John 19:30)
✅ No more separation – His death tore the veil, giving us direct access to God. (Hebrews 10:19-20)
✅ He took our punishment – We don’t suffer for our sins; Jesus already did. (Isaiah 53:5)
✅ Salvation is a gift, not a reward – We don’t work for forgiveness; we receive it by faith. (Ephesians 2:8-9)
✅ His resurrection proves our victory – If He rose, we are justified and victorious. (Romans 4:25)
2. We Are Righteous by Faith, Not by Works
✅ Righteousness is a gift – We don’t earn it; we receive it through Jesus. (2 Corinthians 5:21)
✅ God sees us as perfect – He sees Jesus’ righteousness, not our failures. (Hebrews 10:14)
✅ It’s by faith, not behavior – We don’t become righteous by doing right; we do right because we are righteous. (Romans 3:22)
✅ No more guilt or shame – Our sins are remembered no more. (Hebrews 8:12)
✅ We reign in life – Righteousness empowers us to live victoriously. (Romans 5:17)
3. No More Condemnation – God Is Not Angry With You
✅ God already judged sin – Jesus took all punishment on the cross. (Romans 8:3)
✅ We are fully forgiven – There is no sin left to condemn us. (Colossians 2:13-14)
✅ We can boldly approach God – Fear is gone; we stand in love. (Hebrews 4:16)
✅ We don’t live under guilt – The devil’s accusations have no power. (Revelation 12:10-11)
✅ God corrects as a loving Father, not as a judge – His discipline builds us up, not condemns us. (Hebrews 12:6)
4. Believe in Jesus, You Are a Son of God
✅ Jesus came to reveal the Father – He didn’t just come to teach, but to bring us into God’s family. (John 14:9)
✅ We are born of God – When we believe in Jesus, we become sons. (John 1:12-13)
✅ We inherit, not imitate – A son receives the Father’s inheritance, not just instructions. (Romans 8:17)
✅ The Holy Spirit confirms our sonship – He speaks in our hearts, calling God “Abba, Father.” (Romans 8:15)
✅ We live from identity, not performance – Sons don’t work to earn love; they live secure in the Father’s love. (Galatians 4:7)
5. The Holy Spirit Leads Us, Not the Law
✅ The Law shows sin, but the Spirit gives life – The Law condemns; the Spirit transforms. (2 Corinthians 3:6)
✅ We are Spirit-led, not rule-driven – He speaks to us personally. (Romans 8:14)
✅ Grace doesn’t make us lazy – The Holy Spirit empowers us to live righteously. (Galatians 5:16)
✅ The Spirit teaches and reminds us – We don’t live by external laws but by His guidance. (John 14:26)
✅ He changes us from within – True holiness is a result of the Spirit’s work, not human effort. (Philippians 2:13)
6. Rest in Jesus, Don’t Struggle
✅ We rest because the work is finished – Jesus completed everything for us. (Hebrews 4:10)
✅ Rest is trust, not laziness – It’s actively believing in His promises. (Matthew 11:28)
✅ Striving leads to frustration, grace leads to victory – The more we try, the more we fail; the more we rest, the more He works. (Galatians 3:3)
✅ Jesus fights for us – We stand still and see His salvation. (Exodus 14:14)
✅ Rest brings fruitfulness – When we abide in Him, we bear much fruit effortlessly. (John 15:5)
7. Grow in Grace, Not in Rules
✅ We grow by feeding on Jesus – More grace, not more effort, leads to transformation. (2 Peter 3:18)
✅ Love changes us, not fear – Rules force change, but grace inspires it. (Romans 2:4)
✅ Faith is about receiving, not achieving – We don’t grow by doing more, but by believing more. (Colossians 2:6-7)
✅ Renewing the mind brings change – Right believing leads to right living. (Romans 12:2)
✅ Grace makes us more like Jesus – The more we see Him, the more we reflect Him. (2 Corinthians 3:18)
What does all this mean?
The Christian Life Is About Receiving, Not Striving!
– Believe –
Trust in Jesus’ finished work.
(John 6:29)
– Receive –
Accept God’s love, righteousness, and blessings.
(Romans 5:17)
– Rest –
Stop striving and enjoy His grace.
(Hebrews 4:10)
– Live –
Walk in joy and freedom, knowing you are forever loved by God.
(Galatians 5:1)
– Reign –
Rule in life through grace and the gift of righteousness.
(Romans 5:17)
