Power Of Our Salvation

Key Scripture: “I am not ashamed of the Good news that Christ has brought us. That good news is the energy, the power, the great force and ability of God to every person who believes in Him.” Romans 1:16, (That’s my translation.)

Power Point:

     The gospel reveals that the will of our Father for us has always been peace on earth and good will toward men. It shows us that His will is always good. It can be easily received and accepted because it is perfectly tailored to release the flow of a loving God to the world that He loves so deeply.

     Recently a friend of mine attended a Bible Study at her church where the teacher’s foundational belief was that God allowed bad things to happen to us. In fact, she actually said that God sent those things. My heart broke as I thought of the 50 women in this study who were making that the foundation of their faith as well. Since I used to believe that, I’d like to address it.

Let’s take a look at what scripture says.  Isn’t that a good idea? What follows is the Suzanne translation.

John 10:10

Jesus said, "I have come to you to bring you abundant life, life as God has it, life clothed with His power. The thief comes to rob, kill, and destroy."  Jesus is good.  The devil is bad. 

Romans 12:2

Paul said, “Don’t be conformed to the way the world thinks but allow your mind to be transformed to God thoughts. Think differently and your life will be different. Believe differently and your life will reflect that. Your life can prove that God’s will is good and acceptable and perfect."

John 3:16

John said, God choose to love us so much that He gave us the best gift He could have given.  He gave us Jesus -Who gave us options and the power to live a full, and profitable life.

Luke 4:18

Jesus said, The Spirit of the Lord has anointed Me to bring you the good news that your needs are met, your hearts will be healed, your prisoners will be set free; and your blind will now see. Those who oppressed are now offered freedom.  This is the year of Jubilee, the appointed time for all debts to be forgiven and new life can begin.

Acts 10:38

Paul said, God anointed and empowered Jesus with the Holy Spirit and with His own power to go about doing only good works, healing all who were oppressed by the devil.  God was with Him.

      Aren’t you glad that this is the God that is with you?  Aren’t you glad that God offers wholeness, deliverance, rescue, healing, peace, needs met, and good plans? Of course you are. Now live as if that’s the Truth and share it with someone who needs to be set free from the lies.

Power Thought:

Every good and perfect gift comes to us from our heavenly Father. I guess that means that anything that is not good or perfect does not come from Him. What do you think?