Receive Pardon And Christ's Righteousness

Receive Pardon And Christ's Righteousness

Romans 5:1  "Therefore, having been justified by faitih, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ."

Romans 5:19 "For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so also by one Man's obedience many will be made righteous."

2 Corinthians 5:21  "For He made Him sho knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him."

What is justification by faith?  It is the work of God in laying the glory of man in the dust, and doing for man that which it is not in his power to do for himself.  When men see their own nothingness, they are prepared to be clothed with the righteousness of Christ."

The thought that the righteousness of Christ is imputed to us, not because of any merit on our part, but as a free gift from God, is a precious thought.  The enemy of God and man is not willing that this truth should be clearly  presented; for he knows that if the people receive it fully, his power will be broken.

It was possible for Adam, before the fall, to form a righteous character by obedience to God's law.  But he failed to do this, and because of his sin our our natures are fallen and we cannot make ourselves righteous.  since we are sinful, unholy, we cannot perfectly obey the holy law. We have no righteousness of our own with which  to meet the claims of the law of God.  But Christ has made a way of escape for us.  He lived on earth amid trials and temptations such as we have to meet.  He lived a sinless life. He died for us, and now He offers to take our sins and give us His righteousness.  If you give yourself to Him, and accept Him as your Savior, then, sinful as your life may have been, for His sake you are accounted righteous.  Christ's character stands in place of your character, and you are accepted before God just as if you had not sinned.

All who have a sense of their deep soul poverty, who feel that they have nothing good in themselves, may find righteousness and strength by looking unto Jesus.  He says, "Come unto Me, all ye that labor ad are heavy laden"  Matthew 11:28.  He bids you exchange your poverty for the riches of His grace.  We are not worthy of God's love, but Christ, our surety, is worthy, and is abundantly able to save all who shall come unto Him.  Whatever may have been your past experience, however discouraging your present circumstances, if you will come to Jesus just as  your are, weak, helpless, and despairing, our compassionate Savior will meet you a great way off, and will throw about you His arms of love and His robe of righteousness.  He presents us to the Father clothed in the white raiment of His own character.  He pleads before God in our behalf, saying; I have taken the sinner's place  Look not upon this wayward child, but look on Me.  Does Satan plead loudly against our souls, accusing of sin, and claiming us as his prey, the blood of Christ pleads with greater power.

Justification is the opposite of condemnation.  God's boundless mercy is exercised toward those who are wholly undeserving.  He forgives transgressions and sins for the sake of Jesus, who has become the propitiation for our sins.  Through faith in Christ the guilty transgressor is brought into favor with God and into the strong hope of life eternal.

Jesus sees the guilt of the past, and speaks pardon and we must not dishonor Him by doubting
His love.  This feeling of guiltiness must be laid at the foot of the cross of Calvary.  . .Jesus says, "Lay it all on Me.  I will take your sins; I will give you peace.  Banish no longer your self-respect, for I have bought you with the price of My own blood.  You are Mine.  Your weakend will I  will strengthen; your remorse for sin I will remove.

Isn't this wonderful news.  I hope this great news is impressing your heart and mind with the reality of these words and you are preparing to spend eternity with your Savior.  This is the whole reason for these blogs.  I can't wait to see you in heaven.  Grandma Joan