is there redemption for a sinner?

Is there redemption for a sinner?

We have all done things throughout our lives that we are not proud of, we have not always been the upright role models that we are today as servants of Jesus Christ.

The Bible says that God looked down from heaven upon us and had concluded that all were born into an evil world’s system and controlled by Satan the prince of this world therefore God knows that we have all sinned and have fallen short of His glory for it is written, “ There is none righteous, no, not one.” Romans 3:10 & Romans 3:23

For this reason did God send Jesus into the earth for it is written, “ Jesus came into the world so that sinners might be saved for it is written, “ They that are whole need not a physician, but they that are sick.” Matthew 9:12

We all were sick and suffering the effects of Satan’s deadly virus before the redemption of our souls came through Jesus Christ.

Satan desire is to keep us focused on the wrong that we have done, having us to believe that whatever was done was so terrible, that God would never forgive us for it. Having us to doubt whether God has truly freed us from our sins, hoping that he might have us stumble at fulfilling God’s purpose in our lives.

But to those of you that want to justify yourselves saying, “ I was not controlled by Satan, I have not lived my life according to this world and have done no sin.” The Word of God concludes that you have! For it is written, “ you have he (Jesus) quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins; wherein in times past you walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the air (Satan), the spirit that now works in the children of disobedience: among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind: and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others.” Ephesians 2:1-3

Before we can be redeemed to God we have to acknowledge that we were estranged!

There is no human being on this earth that has not been exposed or been involved in sin before coming and sometimes after coming to Jesus Christ. There are no perfect people on this earth. Only one was perfect in the flesh, only Jesus Christ our Lord for it is written, “ For he (God) has made him (Jesus) to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him (Jesus).” 2nd Corinthians 5:21

Now that we know that we were servants of Satan, let us serve him no more!

Through the death of Jesus Christ we were redeemed from sin, freed from this evil world’s ways and the grip of Satan.

Therefore turn from the things you once knew and learn of a better way through Jesus Christ, which is the Word of God.
“Study to show yourselves approved before God, being a person that needs not to be ashamed rightly speaking the Word of Truth.” 2nd Timothy 2:15

Study and learn of your redemption, of who you really are in Christ Jesus that you may live free of sin and receive eternal life.

Do not allow anyone to judge you and farther more stop condemning yourselves for the things that you have done, repent and know that Jesus came not into the world to condemn you for it is written, “ God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. He that believe on him is not condemned: but he that believes not is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.” St. John 3:17-18

The things we have done wrong in our past, does not define who we are, for we have all in past times walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the air (Satan), the spirit that works in the children of disobedience but you are now changed by God’s Word, you are no longer the servant of evil things, you are no longer who you once were.

You are now redeemed from sin through the Word of God, but Satan will look to attack you through other people as well as the subconscious of your own mind, looking to turn you back to your old ways, bringing up the things of your past against you, do not buy into his lies neither defend yourself against those who look to condemn you, only let God speak through you in all that you do.

But those of you who think that you are going to represent God falsely are fooling your own selves for it is written, “ God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient.” Romans 1:28

And again, “ for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie: that they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.” 2nd Thessalonians 2:11-12

God is a longsuffering god, He is very patient and understands that we will continue to make mistakes, but If you think that you are going to play a game with God, believing that you will continue repeating the same sins over and over with out consequence, you are mistaken for it is written, “ Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man sows, that shall he also reap.” Galatians 6:7

Saul was chosen by God to be the King of His holy people but because of his disobedience he was removed from God’s grace.

Judas was a disciple of Jesus Christ until he decided to obey Satan.

Now having received your redemption of God do not error causing God to turn you over to a reprobate mind because of your games for it is written, “ Examine yourselves, whether you are in the faith; prove your own selves. Know that Jesus Christ is in you, except you are perceived to be reprobates.” 2nd Corinthians 13:5

Respect your redemption and lose not your soul!

Be not of a reprobate mind and believe not the lies of Satan thinking you can profess to know God and still do the old things you use to do, for Jesus says, “ many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied (witnessed or preached) in your name? And in your name have cast out devils? And in your name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, you that work iniquity.” Matthew 7:22-23

A reprobate or hypocrite will be cast out into outer darkness for it is written, “There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.” Matthew 8:12

Satan wants to keep you from eternal life, he wants to show God that you are not worthy of redemption, he wants God to see you as a reprobate servant as a hypocrite, don’t make him out to be truthful concerning you.

Yes there is redemption for a sinner; yes you can be freed through Jesus Christ.

The apostle Paul was once a murderer many Christians before his redemption came by Jesus Christ.

The apostle Peter was once a very angry man with a fowl mouth before his redemption came by Jesus Christ.

Mary Magdalene was once a harlot a very promiscuous woman before her redemption came by Jesus Christ.

Nicodemus was a false teacher of God’s Word a leader of a religious organization before his redemption came by Jesus Christ.

Who you were or what you have done in your past, does not define who you are.

You have been redeemed, hold fast to your redemption.

Until next time I love you

Minister Lamar F. Porter

5/06/2010