The GOOD NEWS
Three passages connect to the central Christian belief in the take away all sin sacrifice of Jesus Christ: John 1:29 foreshadows the sacrifice, Colossians 1:21-22 explains the impact of that sacrifice, and John 19:30 proclaims its completion.
Believe, Receive, See
Through Jesus' finished work on the cross, God sees believers as perfect, holy, and without flaw, not based on their own performance but on Christ's sacrifice, making them righteous and restored in His eyes, as these believers will continue to grow in sanctification by God Father in risen Son. This "perfection" is a declaration of being made right with God through faith in Jesus, enabling believers to be seen as spotless and fully accepted, awaiting future completion.
Believe, Receive, See
How God Sees Believers as Perfect
God sees believers as perfect because they are "in Christ," covered by His righteousness, not because they are inherently flawless in themselves. This spiritual perfection is a finished work of grace, enabling a restored relationship with God and empowering ongoing spiritual growth
2Corinthians 5:21 is a pivotal Bible verse explaining that God made Jesus, who is sinless, who became sin for humanity on that cross, so that believers in Him could become the righteousness of God, meaning Jesus took our punishment for sin, death, allowing us to be declared righteous in his risen life, through faith in Him, bridging the gap between a holy God and sinful people.
Key meaning
In simple terms
Three passages connect to the central Christian belief in the take away all sin sacrifice of Jesus Christ: John 1:29 foreshadows the sacrifice, Colossians 1:21-22 explains the impact of that sacrifice, and John 19:30 proclaims its completion.
Believe, Receive, See
Through Jesus' finished work on the cross, God sees believers as perfect, holy, and without flaw, not based on their own performance but on Christ's sacrifice, making them righteous and restored in His eyes, as these believers will continue to grow in sanctification by God Father in risen Son. This "perfection" is a declaration of being made right with God through faith in Jesus, enabling believers to be seen as spotless and fully accepted, awaiting future completion.
Believe, Receive, See
How God Sees Believers as Perfect
- Through Christ's Sacrifice:
- Jesus' on the cross took on all sins out of the way of God’s wrath, covering believers and presenting them as righteous before God, as if they had never sinned. Col. 1:21-22
- Position in Christ: Believers in God and Son’s done work who is now and forever risen are not seen anymore as their flawed selves but as united with Christ, sharing their perfect standing with God, through Son
- Declared Righteous: This status is a gift received by faith, making a person holy and blameless in God's eyes (Romans 3:22-24; 2 Corinthians 5:21). Renew your mindset Romans 12:2 See from Father’s view in risen Son for you
- Justification: Being declared righteous by God due to Christ's done work. Is the start, once one anyone believes Ephesians 1:13, are justified, sealed by God, to begin growing up new Spiritually John 4:23-24 unto sanctified by God Phil 1:6 grow up Hebrews 5:12-6:20
- Sanctification: The ongoing process where believers become more like Christ, a journey where God's power perfects them in their weakness (Hebrews 10:14; 2 Corinthians 12:9).
- God's View vs. Self-View: While individuals may see their flaws, God sees the finished work of Christ covering them, viewing them as beautiful and without fault (Song of Songs 4:7).
God sees believers as perfect because they are "in Christ," covered by His righteousness, not because they are inherently flawless in themselves. This spiritual perfection is a finished work of grace, enabling a restored relationship with God and empowering ongoing spiritual growth
2Corinthians 5:21 is a pivotal Bible verse explaining that God made Jesus, who is sinless, who became sin for humanity on that cross, so that believers in Him could become the righteousness of God, meaning Jesus took our punishment for sin, death, allowing us to be declared righteous in his risen life, through faith in Him, bridging the gap between a holy God and sinful people.
Key meaning
- Christ's sacrifice: God made Christ "to be sin," not that Jesus became a sinner, but that He bore the penalty and imputation of human sin on the cross.
- Our imputation: Because of this, believers are "made the righteousness of God," meaning we receive Christ's righteousness and are seen as righteous by God through faith in Him.
- The exchange: It's a divine exchange: Jesus took our sin, and we receive His righteousness.
In simple terms
- God made His perfect, sinless Son, Jesus, to take on all the world's sin. It is finished John 19:30
- Jesus experienced the punishment for that sin.
- In return, anyone who believes in Jesus is given His perfect righteousness, making them right with God
- Now. Go and love all as are loved by Father and Son first, includes enemies. Does not mean let anyone including self go ahead and get away with any evil or to do any condemnation Rom 8:1, ROMANS 2:1-4 you are by God forgiven, therefore forgive and Love all
- Thank you Father and Son as Won (One)