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Living by Faith: Understanding the Blessing of Abraham in Christ

The Bible declares in Galatians 3:13–14 that “Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law… that the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.” This powerful scripture reveals something many believers do not fully grasp: Redemption from the curse of the law was never meant to be the final stop. It was the doorway into something far greater — the blessing of Abraham and the indwelling Spirit of God. Under the old covenant, the Law was given to the Jews, not the Gentiles. And even then, the Law could not make anyone righteous. It could only reveal sin, never remove it. The Law demanded obedience; grace offers life. The Law pointed out the standard; faith empowers us to live it. Christ Did More Than Remove a Curse — He Opened the Door to Inheritance Paul explains that Jesus became a curse on the Cross so that the Jews could be freed from the penalties of the Law. But He didn’t stop th...

Our Joint Sitting with Christ: Walking in Shared Authority and Power

Have you ever paused to think about what it truly means to be seated with Christ? The Apostle Paul gives us a powerful revelation in Romans 8:17 — “And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.” This verse isn’t just a comforting promise; it’s a declaration of our divine position. We are not merely followers or distant beneficiaries of God’s grace — we are **joint-heirs** with Christ Himself. Paul further explains this truth in Ephesians 1:20, where he describes how God raised Jesus from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly realms — a place of supreme power and glory. But that’s not all! Ephesians 2:6 adds something even more astonishing: “And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus.” Think about that — we are seated together with Christ! The phrase “sit together”...

Unstoppable: The Unrelenting Power of the Gospel

In Acts 28:30-31 , we read about the apostle Paul 's unwavering dedication to spreading the Gospel . Despite being under house arrest, Paul "received all that came in unto him, preaching the kingdom of God , and teaching those things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ , with all confidence, no man forbidding him." This verse sets the tone for the unrelenting passion that drives us to share the good news. The enemy may rage against the Church and the Gospel, fueled by an Antichrist spirit . They may devise strategies to silence God's truth and intimidate those who boldly proclaim it. But we won't be silenced. The necessity to preach the Gospel is laid upon us ( 1 Corinthians 9:16 ). The Gospel is too precious, and the joy too overwhelming, to keep to ourselves. No amount of opposition, laws, threats, or evil structures can suppress the truth or deter us. The psalmist's words echo through the ages: "Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain...

From Sin to Righteousness: The Beauty of the Gospel Message

In 2 Corinthians 5:19, we are told, “To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto Himself, not counting their sins against them; and has committed unto us the word of reconciliation.” It’s easy to think of those who haven’t yet embraced salvation as "sinners." But it's crucial to understand that they weren’t made sinners because of their own actions. Rather, it was because of Adam’s disobedience. Romans 5:12 helps clarify this: “Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, in this way death came to all people, because all sinned.” All of humanity was affected by Adam’s fall. Sin entered the world through his choice, and as a result, death came for all. But here’s where the beauty of the Gospel shines through: While Adam’s disobedience made many sinners, the obedience of one man—Jesus Christ—has the power to make many righteous. Romans 5:19 puts it this way: “For as by one man’s disobedience many were...

The Blessing of Abraham

the blessing of Abraham is no ordinary concept- it is the foundation of the Gospel . Many think of only in terms of material prosperity , but it's far greater. The blessing of Abraham is the outpouring of God's grace, His covernant kindness, translated from the Hebrew word, "hesed." It includes divine favour, fruitfulness, dominion, and most importantly, the promise of thr Spirit. When God called Abraham, He said, "I will bless you and make you a blessing...and in you shall all the families of the earth be blessed" ( Genesis 12:2-3 ). This was God's prophetic declaration of the Gospel. It was the announcement of His plan to pour out His love and goodness on all humanity through faith. The Apostle Paul made it clear that this blessing has now come to the gentile through jesus Christ. thus, if you are in Christ, you are Abraham's seed and an heir according to promise ( Galatians 3:29 ). You are the fulfilment of god's promise to Abraham tho...

His Name Reigns Supreme

The authority of the Name of Jesus is unparalleled. If He were an ordinary man, His name would have no power in His Name . The book of Acts shows us how the disciples used His Name to cast out demons, heal the sick , and perform miracles . His Name is not just a title; it carries authority and power. And his name through faith in his name hath made this man strong, whom ye see and know: yea ,the faith which is by him hath given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all ( Acts 3:16 )) In Acts 3 , Luke tells us about the miraculous healing of a certain man who was crippled from birth and laid at the gate of the temple called Beautiful . The miracle attracted the attention of a large crowd, and Peter , seizing the moment, addressed the crowd, explaining the source of the healing to be the Name of Jesus. He emphasized that it was through faith in the Name of Jesus that the man was made strong and restored to health . The authority a...