Greetings in The Name of Jesus Christ, The Just One,
Today we will return to our promises, troubleshooting format.
Promises
and that you put on the new man which was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness. Ephesians 4:24 NKJV
Our new man is already righteous and holy with the righteousness and holiness of Christ.
For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light Ephesians 5:8 NKJV
We were not only in darkness before being born-again, we were darkness. Yikes! Now, however, we are not only in the light, we are light. Praise The Lord!
being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ; Philippians 1:6 NKJV
Unlike us, Father finishes His work.
for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure. Philippians 2:13 NKJV
God always works from the inside out. Your will changes first. Good works follow.
and be found in Him, not having my own righteousness, which is from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which is from God by faith; Philippians 3:9 NKJV
Our righteousness is through faith in Christ. This concept is so radically different from all the so called “religions” of the world. Man’s religions are based upon man’s works. Real Christianity is based on the finished work of Christ. Real Christianity is not a religion. Real Christianity is a relationship.
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 NKJV
We are commanded to not be anxious. How do we do this? We do this by bringing every request to God and thanking Him for His answers, before we have them. This is called faith. If your relationship with Father is your first priority then you may ask Him for anything.
And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. Galatians 6:9 NKJV
your brother in Christ
P.S. Jesus Christ is coming soon