Accusation
Miles J. Stanford's sermon emphasizes the importance of understanding our justification by faith and the peace it brings in overcoming accusations from the enemy.
Miles J. Stanford preaches about the importance of being justified by faith, emphasizing that true peace with God comes through our Lord Jesus Christ. He highlights the need to firmly believe in our living union with Christ to have assurance of God's peace and to stand against the enemy's accusations. Stanford points out that striving more in our Christian walk does not bring relief, but true freedom from condemnation is found in recognizing our position in Christ. He encourages believers to stand firm in the freedom given by Christ.
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"Therefore, being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ" (Romans 5:1).
There will be no standing against the enemy's accusations until we are firmly assured of, and settled on, the fact that our Father is at peace with us because of our living union with His Beloved Son. And this alone will give us peace with our Father.
"We thought we were being more Christian by striving more, praying more, reading our Bible more, and confessing our sins more. But all that brought no relief. The awful gnawing in our vitals continues. The sense of guilt increases. We need not a Nathan to say, 'Thou art the man!' A thousand voices are forever ringing in our ears giving the lie to what we long with infinite yearning might be an altogether convincing testimony of a truly Christian walk.
"Now the way out is to be found in a clear-cut recognition of the fact that, as Paul says in Romans 8:1, 'There is, therefore, now no condemnation to them that are in Christ Jesus.' Let appearances, voices and feelings to the contrary be what they may, still this is a fact. The reason, of course, is found not in ourselves, but in Another." -F.J.H.
"It is a wonderful thing to have the consciousness that we are in living union with the Lord Jesus in heavenly glory, knowing our position in that risen sphere, participating in all that constitutes His life in the blessed circle of love and rest where He lives unto the Father. If we apprehend this we shall not be deceived by what goes on upon the earth." -C.A.C.
"Stand fast, then, in the freedom which Christ has given us" (Galatians 5:1, Wey.).
Sermon Outline
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I
- Understanding Justification by Faith
- The Peace with God through Christ
- The Role of Union with Christ
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- The Nature of Accusations
- The Impact of Guilt on Believers
- The Voices of Condemnation
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III
- The Assurance of No Condemnation
- The Importance of Recognizing Our Position in Christ
- Living in the Freedom of Christ
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IV
- The Source of Our Peace
- The Role of Faith in Overcoming Accusations
- The Call to Stand Firm
Key Quotes
“There is, therefore, now no condemnation to them that are in Christ Jesus.” — Miles J. Stanford
“It is a wonderful thing to have the consciousness that we are in living union with the Lord Jesus in heavenly glory.” — Miles J. Stanford
“Stand fast, then, in the freedom which Christ has given us.” — Miles J. Stanford
Application Points
- Recognize your identity in Christ to combat feelings of guilt and condemnation.
- Stand firm in the freedom that Christ provides, regardless of external accusations.
- Cultivate a deeper understanding of your union with Christ to experience true peace.