Episode #11: How God Sees Us 1. Created for God – Our Original Identity
- Genesis 1 & 2 – Adam and Eve were created by God for God.
- Humanity was designed for intimate fellowship with God.
- They belonged to Him—they were His children, walking in His presence.
- When Adam and Eve fell, they gave themselves over to Satan.
- Their sin broke the relationship between God and man (Genesis 3).
- The dominion they were given over the earth was handed over to Satan (Luke 4:6).
2. Understanding Scripture Through Genesis 1 & 2
- The Bible must be interpreted through the eyes of Genesis 1 & 2.
- God's original plan was perfect communion with mankind.
- Everything after the fall is part of God's redemptive plan to restore that relationship.
3. Redemption – Jesus Paid for Everyone, But Not All Choose Him
- Jesus went to hell and bought everyone.
- He took the punishment of sin, bearing the weight of humanity's fall (1 Peter 3:18-19).
- Not everyone chooses to follow Him.
- "Many are called, but few are chosen." (Matthew 22:14)
- The choosing isn't on God's part—it's on ours.
- Those who reject Him keep sin in the world.
4. Righteousness by Faith, Not Works
- Romans 4:5 – We are righteous by faith, not by works.
- Righteousness is not earned but received through faith in Christ.
- There is a difference between works and obedience.
- Obedience = Doing what God asks because we love Him.
- Works = Trying to earn salvation through religious effort.
- Walking in love is a sign of obedience.
- "If you love me, keep my commandments." (John 14:15)
- Love leads to righteous living, not out of fear, but out of devotion.
5. Salvation is a Life Change, Not Just a Prayer
- When you make Jesus Lord, your sins are removed.
- "…As far as the east is from the west…" (Psalm 103:12)
- Salvation is not about repeating a prayer—it's about transformation.
- A changed heart leads to a changed life (2 Corinthians 5:17).
- When you love Jesus, there are things you simply won't do.
- Your love for Him naturally moves you away from sin.
6. Peace with God Through Christ
- Romans 5:1 – When you are under the Lordship of Jesus, you have peace with God.
- Peace = oneness, rest, quietness, and prosperity.
- Before salvation, we were separated from peace with God.
- God offered us peace while we were still sinners.
- "While we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." (Romans 5:8)
- This means God's love is not conditional—He made peace available before we ever knew Him.
7. Faith – Trusting Without Feeling
- This life is a life of faith.
- "The just shall live by faith." (Romans 1:17)
- Faith is confidence.
- If we truly trust in something, we don't constantly question it.
- We act on faith because we believe, not because we feel something.
- There is no feeling in faith.
- Faith is not based on emotions—it's a decision to trust God's promises.
8. Saved from Wrath Through Jesus
- Romans 5:10 – "For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life."
- Through Jesus, we are no longer enemies of God.
- Instead, we are reconciled, adopted, and made righteous.
- His resurrection ensures we are saved from God's wrath and welcomed into eternal life.
Final Thoughts
- God sees us as His own—but we must choose Him.
- Jesus paid the price for everyone, but only those who respond in faith receive salvation.
- Salvation is not a one-time event but a lifelong journey of walking in love and obedience.
- Faith is confidence—not based on emotions, but on trust in God's promises.
- Through Christ, we are at peace with God, reconciled, and no longer under wrath.