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April 12, 2010


True Identity Pt.3 by Dr. Jim Wilbur, Executive Chaplain

“But to as many as did receive and welcome Him, He gave the authority (power, privilege, right) to become the children of God, that is, to those who believe in (adhere to, trust in, rely on) His Name [Jesus].”

John 1:12 Amplified Bible

In this third and final part of this teaching I want to share with you several more scriptures that will help change the way you see God and ultimately see yourself. You are an amazing gift to the world that is packaged so uniquely that no one else can be just like you! Do not allow Satan to continue to steal, kill, and destroy everything that is good in your life.

Truth #4 as a child of God you are always welcome in His presence.

So, friends, we can now—without hesitation—walk right up to God, into “the Holy Place.” Jesus has cleared the way by the blood of his sacrifice, acting as our priest before God. The “curtain” into God’s presence is his body. So let’s do it—full of belief, confident that we’re presentable inside and out. Hebrews 10:19-22 (Message)

Truth #5 as you live your life focused on God, you are free from condemnation.

With the arrival of Jesus, the Messiah, that fateful dilemma is resolved. Those who enter into Christ’s being-here-for-us no longer have to live under a continuous, low-lying black cloud. Romans 8:1 (Message)

Truth #6 as I continue to love God and other people, my ability to receive (and experience real) love increases.

No one has seen God, ever. But if we love one another, God dwells deeply within us, and his love become complete in us—perfect love! 1 John 4:12 (Message)

Truth #7 as I continue to love God and others…I am free from fear.

There is no room in love for fear. Well-formed love banishes fear. Since fear is crippling, a fearful life—fear of death, fear of judgment—is one not yet fully formed in love. 1 John 4:18 ( Message )

Make a decision to change the way you see God and yourself today!

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