From Darkness To Light by Gene McGuire Friday, May 16, 2008

[Jesus was] “delivered for our offenses, and was raised again for our justification.” (Romans 4:25)

NOTE: Recently I read a message regarding our justification written by David Wilkerson. I would like to share some excerpts from that article. However, before we hear from David, let me set the stage. He starts off by explaining that justification entails two principles: Firstly, it says our sins are blotted out. Secondly, Jesus not only cleared us of all our sins – He also made us acceptable to the Father by His sacrifice. Now here is David Wilkerson’s warning to us.

“Yet I must add there is a deadly doctrine in Christian circles today that offers believers a false security. This teaching says you are made the righteousness of Christ no matter how you live in the flesh. Many Christians today run around doing as they please – cheating, fornicating, living carelessly and sinning at will. They boast, “No sweat – I am the righteousness of God in Christ. His blood covers all my past, present or future sins.” These people are being deceived: No one can be justified who continues in sin and rebellion. We are “made the righteousness of God in Him” when we honestly repent and humble ourselves before Him. Yes, Jesus was raised for our justification and He becomes our righteousness. But forgiveness and justification are offered to those who choose to turn from darkness to light, from the power of Satan to the power of God. These things are not imputed to us or accounted ours until we repent, turn from our wicked ways, and believe and obey God. ***

***David Wilkerson, World Challenge Inc., P.O. Box 260, Lindale, TX 75771

Not a sermon, just a thought!