We Are Not Sinners
I've read several articles, wherein the writer referred to us, the saved, as sinners. I've also heard pastors and teachers do the same. I want you to know that faith in Christ frees us from the law and the punishment that goes with it, it also frees us from the label of sinner.
It's important that we understand the words we speak, with our words we either curse or bless and this shouldn't be. Jas 3:10 Also, every time you call yourself a sinner, you're giving the enemy a license to attack you. Jesus took our sins on the cross, he paid the price. If you believe in Jesus, then you are saved and are no longer a sinner. Though sin may still be in your life, you are not a sinner.
Luke 5:32 I came NOT to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.
Jesus is our repentance. God doesn't look on sin. When he looks to us, he doesn't see us, he sees the perfection of Christ. We are saved by what Jesus did, not what we did or even can do. Before salvation we were sinners, afterwards we are children of God. So, to label yourself, or any believer, as a sinner, nullifies Jesus' going to the cross.
Either you follow the ways of the flesh, you're a sinner or you follow the ways of the Spirit, you're forgiven. One or the other, you can't be both. To follow the flesh is death, but to follow the Spirit is life and peace.
Rom 8:6 For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.
God knows we're weak, so he made a way for us, he redeemed us to himself through the blood of Christ. We are new creations in Christ Jesus.
Also, God's word says don't judge or else you'll be judged the same, to label someone a sinner is to judge. Matt7:1
Freedom Reigns In This Place
At church Saturday night, during praise and worship, we sang Freedom Reigns, a Jason Upton song. When I heard the line “Freedom reigns in this place,” the Lord showed me what this means. ‘This place’ refers to our bodies and more importantly , our minds. It’s not a church or a house or any building we meet in. This place where freedom reigns is you and me, it’s all who are saved by the grace of God and covered by the Blood of Yeshua. This freedom comes from Yeshua, meaning Yeshua reigns in us. We are the dwelling place of God in the spirit through His Son, Yeshua.
Eph 2:22 In him you also are being built together into a dwelling place for God by the Spirit. ESV
We are to have the mind of the Messiah, no longer allowing evil thoughts. When an evil thought comes to mind, stop it, rebuke it, take it captive to the obedience of the Messiah. We are to think or allow in our mind, only good thoughts.
Phil 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, honest, just, pure, lovely, and of good report; if there be any virtue, and praise, think on these things. KJV paraphrased
We are free, we may still make mistakes, but we are free. When Yeshua went to the cross and took our sins upon Himself, He bought our freedom. When He was beaten and tortured and crucified in place of us, He bought our freedom. He was and is our Scapegoat, He took our punishment. We need to learn to walk in this freedom. The enemy only has power over us when we allow it, so stop allowing it.
The Name of Yeshua or Jesus is above every other name. The Owner of that Name is within us through the Holy Spirit, we must learn to love Him like He loves us.
John 15:13 Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends. ESV
Yeshua loved us this much, He layed His Life down for us when He was crucified. How much do we love Him. All He asked from us, is to deny ourselves, pick up our cross, and follow Him. When we learn to walk in the freedom He bought us, we will do this.
I hope someone gets a revelation from this. I’d love to hear your thoughts.
Click the link below or go to the address to hear Jason Upton sing Freedom Reigns on YouTube . I've typed the lyrics are below the link.
God Bless
Jason Upton – Freedom Reigns
Where the spirit of the Lord is
There is freedom
Where the spirit of the Lord is
There is freedom
If you're tired and you are thirsty
There is freedom
If you're tired and you are thirsty
There is freedom
Freedom reigns in this place
Showers
of mercy and grace
Falling on ev'ry face
There is freedom
Jesus reigns in this place
Showers of mercy and grace
Falling on ev'ry face
There is freedom
Freedom reigns in this place
Showers of mercy and grace
Falling on ev'ry face
There is freedom
Jesus reigns in this place
Showers of mercy and grace
Falling on ev'ry face
There is freedom
Freedom reigns in this place
Showers of mercy and grace
Falling on ev'ry face
There is freedom
Jesus reigns in this place
Showers of mercy and grace
Falling on ev'ry face
There is freedom
Where the spirit of the Lord is
There is freedom
Where the spirit of the Lord is
There is freedom
We lift our eyes to Jesus
There is freedom
We lift our eyes to Jesus
There is freedom
Freedom reigns in this place
Showers of mercy and grace
Falling on ev'ry face
There is freedom
Jesus reigns in this place
Showers of mercy and grace
Falling on ev'ry face
There is freedom
Whatever you're burdened with tonight
Whatever you struggle with tonight
There is Freedom
There is freedom
Nobody is looking at you tonight
Nobody is looking at you tonight
The eyes of the Lord is moving to and fro throughout the Earth
Seeking an heart that's completely his
Jesus you reign in this place
Showers of mercy and grace
Falling on ev'ry face
There is freedom
Freedom reigns in this place
Showers of mercy and grace
Falling on ev'ry face
There is freedom
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