Faith and Forgiveness
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Jesus' Unique Power and Compassion (Lk. 7)
By Mike Bickle221:06:29ISA 35:5MAT 8:10MAT 11:11MAT 11:20LUK 4:18LUK 7:1JHN 3:16ROM 8:1Mike Bickle emphasizes Jesus' unique power and compassion as demonstrated in four episodes from Luke 7. He highlights how Jesus reaches out to societal outcasts, including a centurion, a widow, John the Baptist, and an immoral woman, showcasing His bold compassion and authority. Each story illustrates the transformative power of faith and the importance of recognizing our need for forgiveness. Bickle encourages believers to respond to God's compassion and to understand the depth of their forgiveness, which should inspire a greater love for Him. Ultimately, he calls for a heartfelt response to the messages of both joy and warning in our spiritual lives.
The Cleansing of Sin
By Andrew Murray0PSA 51:10MAT 5:6JHN 15:3ROM 8:12CO 5:17EPH 5:26TIT 3:5HEB 9:141JN 1:71JN 1:9Andrew Murray emphasizes the dual promise of God in the cleansing of sin, highlighting that while forgiveness is a declaration of acquittal, cleansing is an experiential transformation that liberates us from unrighteousness. He explains that both forgiveness and cleansing are obtained through the blood of Jesus, which not only breaks the power of sin but also purifies our hearts. Murray encourages believers to actively desire and receive this cleansing through faith, recognizing that it is a divine work that must be embraced for it to manifest in their lives. He stresses the importance of a strong yearning for purity and the necessity of faith in experiencing God's cleansing power. Ultimately, he calls on believers to trust in God's promises for continual cleansing and transformation.