Saturday, July 11, 2009

Righteousness

If you are new to this wesite you will note that we are still working on some of the pages. You will also note, I trust, that this website is devoted to the message of the gospel. I believe that it is the power of God unto salvation as Paul states in Romans. (chapter 1:16&17)

That is very significant in that Paul is saying that the truth of the gospel has a power of its own. He tells us that it leads to salvation. We all have had experience with the power of the gospel bringing us, and the ones we share the gospel with, into reconciliation with God. But the word salvation means much more. It comes from the Greek word 'Sozo' which means wholeness of body, mind and heart along with the promise of blessing.

Paul tells us that this comes by a revelation of a truth revealed in the gospel. Here is where I believe the real power of the gospel is made known to us; when we 'get it', when we have the truth of the gospel revealed to our very soul, we will be transformed.

The incredible truth of the gospel is that we become (by faith) the very righteousness of God. This reality, once understood in its awesome totality, will do something to our spirit that can only be understood in the context of the mystery of God's Kingdom reality.

This is the very substance of faith. God does spiritual work in hearts and lives that goes beyond human understanding. When we receive truth by faith we are walking in Kingdom realms that position us for every blessing and promise that is in the Bible. (Rom.4:13-16) God loves our faith. He wants us to trust Him.

The revelation of 'faith righteousness' will be emphazised on this website because it is the source of transformation. It reveals what God is after. He wants us to be fully alive, restored and blessed so that we can utilize the gifts He has given us to reach the world with His marvelous gospel in all its power. Not to mention that He wants us whole because He loves us!