Removing The Sin Virus

Therefore, being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our LORD Jesus Christ. 
PAUL

So let's get this straight:  We have peace with God, when we have faith in Jesus?  I try to think about what this means, and a lot comes to mind.  First, I like being peaceful, especially when the being full of peace has something to do with relating to the ALMIGHTY.  Second, this peace is something we can obtain... we really can.  Third the faith factor produces this, so long as the object of our faith is Jesus. 

But what about this "Justify?" What does this mean?  Now I could go into a whole lot of legalese about this, but it simply means that when all the above is accomplished and God looks at you/ me and our/my "record" it is "Just As If I" have never sinned.  Put it in the first person for you, and it is the same:  "Just as if I" never sinned.


Now back in the day we said this was the same as God giving us a clean slate.  The only problem, is a whole lot of folks today have NO idea what a slate is. 


So for those born "lately" I say it this way:  When you put your faith in Jesus to forgive your sins, He removes the sin virus from the hard drive of your soul.  When he does this you can fully come alive both now and throughout never ending time.


Y'all be blessed now.

SoJourner



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