One of the questions we often hear is, “Don’t I need to obey the 10 Commandments?” If you talk to most Christians, they are 100% convinced we must follow the
Jesus in the Quandary
This blog comes to you from Renée H. Berry’s book, Invite Him In. Renée is on staff at GLI. Seemingly, I have fallen into the same trap that A.B Simpson, founder of
Do You See Life in Monochrome or in Color?
Have you seen the video of the guy with colorblindness who receives a life changing birthday gift from his parents? It is a pair of EnChroma Colorblindness Glasses invented by glass scientist Don McPherson. He created them to help surgeons distinguish tissues and for eye protection against lasers. Later, he accidentally discovered they gave people with colorblindness the ability to see life in color.
In the video, the moment the man places the glasses over his colorblind eyes, he immediately struggles to find the words to describe what he is seeing for the first time in his life (except for a few choice expletives which you can overlook). Then this big tough guy starts shaking and crying at the joy and wonder of it all. His life has just been changed forever.
We see this same response at GLI when we share in our counseling and teaching that God has provided new spiritual glasses called the New Covenant. Many of them also see life in color for the first time. When they do, they may cry, shake, laugh, shake their heads, and more.
Sadly, the majority of Christians have never experienced the joy of living from the New Covenant Gospel. So, unfortunately they only see their Christianity in monochrome which they think is normal. That’s because most of their Christian friends do too. This leaves their view of God, themselves, others, and how life works dim at best and very dark at worst.
Want to put on your New Covenant Glasses? Here they are:
1. You have Jesus in you, not just on His throne in heaven.
However, you need a revelation from God so you can go beyond this fact of Him in you, to living by faith in Christ in you. See Ephesians 3:14-21. You are wearing these glasses if you enjoy fellowship with Christ in you and are asking Him to live His life through you?
2. You are under grace, not the 10 Commandments.
When you wear these glasses, you realize you have two things which are much better. You have Jesus in you to live through you in the power of the Spirit. (Romans 7:4) And, you have the law written on your heart, i.e. you have a perfect identity in Christ according to Hebrews 10:16-17.
3. You are a saint, not a sinner.
When you wear these glasses, though you sin, you still see yourself as a saint, not a sinner. Romans 5:19 makes this incredibly easy to see in full color.
4. You are already forgiven for all sins, not forgiven one by one.
When you wear these glasses, you understand you are already forgiven before you ever sin according to Colossians 2:13 and Ephesians 1:7.
5. God accepts you unconditionally, not just because He is kind.
Wearing these glasses helps you see that God has placed His righteousness in your identity in Christ. This has made you unconditionally acceptable to God. You can’t mess it up! See 2 Corinthians 5:17&21.
God wants you to see in full color! And, so do we at GLI.
We can help you put on these glasses just by attending a Grace Life Conference. The next one is September 11-12 and you can attend in person or virtually. Sign up on our website at www.GraceLifeInternational.com. Pastors and spouses come free.
Believe it! It’s the Gospel.
Live Free In Christ,
Mark Maulding, President and Founder
www.GraceLifeInternational.com All Content Copyright © 2015 Mark Maulding but feel free to pass it on!
Do You See Life in Monochrome or in Color?
Have you seen the video of the guy with colorblindness who receives a life changing birthday gift from his parents? It is a pair of EnChroma Colorblindness Glasses invented by glass scientist Don McPherson. He created them to help surgeons distinguish tissues and for eye protection against lasers. Later, he accidentally discovered they gave people with colorblindness the ability to see life in color.
In the video, the moment the man places the glasses over his colorblind eyes, he immediately struggles to find the words to describe what he is seeing for the first time in his life (except for a few choice expletives which you can overlook). Then this big tough guy starts shaking and crying at the joy and wonder of it all. His life has just been changed forever.
We see this same response at GLI when we share in our counseling and teaching that God has provided new spiritual glasses called the New Covenant. Many of them also see life in color for the first time. When they do, they may cry, shake, laugh, shake their heads, and more.
Sadly, the majority of Christians have never experienced the joy of living from the New Covenant Gospel. So, unfortunately they only see their Christianity in monochrome which they think is normal. That’s because most of their Christian friends do too. This leaves their view of God, themselves, others, and how life works dim at best and very dark at worst.
Want to put on your New Covenant Glasses? Here they are:
1. You have Jesus in you, not just on His throne in heaven.
However, you need a revelation from God so you can go beyond this fact of Him in you, to living by faith in Christ in you. See Ephesians 3:14-21. You are wearing these glasses if you enjoy fellowship with Christ in you and are asking Him to live His life through you?
2. You are under grace, not the 10 Commandments.
When you wear these glasses, you realize you have two things which are much better. You have Jesus in you to live through you in the power of the Spirit. (Romans 7:4) And, you have the law written on your heart, i.e. you have a perfect identity in Christ according to Hebrews 10:16-17.
3. You are a saint, not a sinner.
When you wear these glasses, though you sin, you still see yourself as a saint, not a sinner. Romans 5:19 makes this incredibly easy to see in full color.
4. You are already forgiven for all sins, not forgiven one by one.
When you wear these glasses, you understand you are already forgiven before you ever sin according to Colossians 2:13 and Ephesians 1:7.
5. God accepts you unconditionally, not just because He is kind.
Wearing these glasses helps you see that God has placed His righteousness in your identity in Christ. This has made you unconditionally acceptable to God. You can’t mess it up! See 2 Corinthians 5:17&21.
God wants you to see in full color! And, so do we at GLI.
We can help you put on these glasses just by attending a Grace Life Conference. The next one is September 11-12 and you can attend in person or virtually. Sign up on our website at www.GraceLifeInternational.com. Pastors and spouses come free.
Believe it! It’s the Gospel.
Live Free In Christ,
Mark Maulding, President and Founder
www.GraceLifeInternational.com All Content Copyright © 2015 Mark Maulding but feel free to pass it on!
