We have all done things for which we are ashamed and we live in the tension of what we have been and what we want to be. Because our hope is in Christ, however, we can let go of past guilt and look forward to what God wants us to become. Don’t dwell on your past. Instead, grow in the knowledge of God by concentrating on your relationship with Him now. Realize that you are forgiven , and then move on to a life of faith and obedience. Look forward to a fuller and more meaningful life because of your hope in Christ. (reference Philippians 3:13-14)
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The law points out people’s sins and shows them it is impossible to please God by trying to obey all his laws completely. God’s promise to Abraham dealt with Abraham's faith, the law focuses on actions. The covenant with Abraham shows that faith is the only way to be saved, the law shows how to obey God in grateful response. Faith does not nulify the law, but the more we know God, the more we see how sinful we are. Then we are driven to depend on our faith in Christ alone for our salvation (ref. Galatians 3:18-19).
Jesus assured the disciples that anyone who gives up something valuable for His sake will be repaid many times over, although not necessarily in the same form. For example, a person may be rejected by his or her family for accepting Christ, but he or she will gain the larger family of believers. But in the life to come, the last will be first. Don’t forfeit eternal rewards for temporary benefits. Be willing to make sacrifices now for greater rewards later and be willing to except human disapproval, while knowing that you have God’s approval. (reference Matthew 19: 29-30)
Christ’s Death provided away for all people to come to God. It cleared away the sin that keeps us from having a right relationship with our creator. This does not mean that everyone has been saved but that the way has been cleared for anyone who will trust Christ to be saved. We can have peace with God and be reconciled to Him by accepting Christ, who died in our place. Is there a distance between you and the Creator? Be reconciled to God. Come to Him through Christ. He made peace with everything in heaven and on earth by means of Christ’s blood on the cross for us. (Colossians 1:20)
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