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.