“(Jesus) Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.”
Jesus gave Himself on our behalf so that He might purchase our freedom for us. He had to solve the sin and separation problem that existed between God, who can’t accept any ungodliness in His presence, and us.
He fulfilled God’s plan for our redemption, by taking our place and dying on the cross, and thereby He made us free from all wrongdoing. He made for Himself a people unsoiled in heart.
The Message Bible says: “He offered himself as a sacrifice to free us from a dark, rebellious life into this good, pure life, making us a people he can be proud of, energetic in goodness.”
What God intended, when He invested the life of His Son for us, was that we would be made a people who should be exclusively His own. We should be eager and enthusiastic about living a life that is good and filled with helpful deeds. You see, Jesus purified us on purpose and for a purpose.
Jesus has freed my life from sin, purified me and called me to live solely for Him.
- Reading Plan A: Philippians 2
- Reading Plan B: 2 Corinthians 5
- Reading Plan C: Isaiah 34-36; Philippians 2
by Tim Davidson
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Word of Faith Church & Outreach Center
Called to the Body of Christ as a pastor and teacher, Tim Davidson pioneered Word of Faith Church in Bismarck in 1980. He served as its Lead Pastor for 35 years and now serves as Founding Pastor. Pastor Tim has pioneered 6 churches in North Dakota and now serves as Regional Director for Rhema Ministerial Association International. Teaching believers foundational truths from God's Word is his passion.
He has authored 3 yearly devotion books that are used both here and overseas to help believers become "rooted and grounded" in their faith.
God is now calling Pastor Tim to share the treasury of wisdom and knowledge God has given to him with other pastors and churches.