GOD’S REST 6-29-25  VIDEO REST BY GRAHAM COOKE 2

In our world today, there is a lot of anxiety and fear. What is happening? What should we do? Who should we trust? The answers to all of the above is God. There is a rest for the believers to enter into. Not talking about taking a nap. We are talking about entering into God‘s rest. Where everything is seen clearly. If we think it’s our job, family or our responsibilities that is keeping us from entering into rest, we are mistaken. It is by our unbelief and not hearing the Holy Spirit voice. The devil works by bringing thoughts into your mind. But God brings the truth and rest to you by the Holy Spirit. The true rest is believing God’s promises and relaying on them not our works.
 

HEB 4:1 Now the promise of entering into God’s rest is still for us today. So we must be extremely careful to ensure that we all embrace the fullness of that promise and not fail to experience it.

2 For we have heard the good news of deliverance just as they did, yet they didn’t join their faith with the Word. Instead, what they heard didn’t affect them deeply, for they doubted.

3 For those of us who believe, faith activates the promise and we experience the realm of confident rest! For he has said,  “I was grieved with them and made a solemn oath, ‘They will not enter into my rest.’ ”God’s works have all been completed from the foundation of the world,

4 for it says in the Scriptures, And on the seventh day God rested from all his works.

5 And again, as stated before, They will not enter into my rest.  MIRROR

Heb 3:19 So we see that they were not able to enter [into His rest], because of their unwillingness to adhere to and trust in and rely on God [unbelief had shut them out].  AMP

HEB 4:6 It is clear then that there is still an opportunity to enter into that rest which Israel failed to access because of their unbelief, even though they were the first to hear the Good News of God’s intention to restore mankind to the same Sabbath that Adam and Israel had lost.

7 So, now again many years later, he points specifically to an extended opportunity when he announces in David’s prophecy, “Today when hearing my voice, do not do so with a calloused heart. Be faith sensitive.”

8 If Joshua, who led the new generation of Israel out of the wilderness [where their parents perished through unbelief], had succeeded in leading them into the rest that God intended, David would not so many years later have referred to yet another day.  

9 The conclusion is clear: the original rest is still in place for God’s people.  

10 God’s rest celebrates his finished work; whoever enters into God’s rest immediately abandons his own efforts to improve what God has already perfected.  

11 Let us therefore be prompt to understand and fully appropriate that rest and not fall again into the same trap that snared Israel in unbelief.   MIRROR   ↓↓↓

Heb 4:6 So this promise has not yet been fulfilled. Those earlier ones never did get to the place of rest because they were disobedient.

7 God keeps renewing the promise and setting the date as today, just as he did in David’s psalm, centuries later than the original invitation: Today, please listen, don’t turn a deaf ear . . . 

8 And so this is still a live promise. It wasn’t canceled at the time of Joshua; otherwise, God wouldn’t keep renewing the appointment for “today.”

9 The promise of “arrival” and “rest” is still there for God’s people.

10 God himself is at rest. And at the end of the journey we’ll surely rest with God.

11 So let’s keep at it and eventually arrive at the place of rest, not drop out through some sort of disobedience.  MSG

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Heb 4:11 Let us therefore be zealous and exert ourselves and strive diligently to enter that rest [of God, to know and experience it for ourselves], that no one may fall or perish by the same kind of unbelief and disobedience [into which those in the wilderness fell].  AMP

Luke 12:29 “What I’m trying to do here is get you to relax, not be so preoccupied with getting so you can respond to God’s giving.  MSG

Ex 33:14 And the Lord said, My Presence shall go with you, and I will give you rest. AMP

Matt 11:28 “Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest.

29 Walk with me and work with me — watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you.

30 Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.” MSG

PS 23:2 He offers a resting place for me in his luxurious love.  His tracks take me to an oasis of peace near the quiet brook of bliss.

3 That’s where he restores and revives my life. He opens before me the right path and leads me along in his footsteps of righteousness so that I can bring honor to his name. TPT

PS 62:1 I stand silently to listen for the one I love, waiting as long as it takes for the Lord to rescue me. For God alone has become my Savior.

2 He alone is my safe place; his wraparound presence always protects me. For he is my champion defender; there’s no risk of failure with God. So why would I let worry paralyze me, even when troubles multiply around me? TPT

GEN 2:2 By the seventh day, God had completed creating his masterpiece, so on the seventh day, he rested from all his work.

3 So God blessed the seventh day and made it sacred, because on it, he paused to rest from all his work of creation. TPT

PS 3:5 So now I’ll lie down and sleep like a baby— then I’ll awake in safety, for you surround me with your glory.

6 Even though ten thousand dark powers prowl around me, I won’t be afraid. TPT

ISA 40:31 But those who entwine their hearts with Yahweh will experience divine strength. They will rise up on soaring wings and fly like eagles, run their races without growing weary, and walk through life without giving up.  TPT

JOHN 1:29 The next day John saw Jesus approaching him, and declared: “Behold the Lamb of God; this is the one who would lift the sin of the cosmos like an anchor from the sea floor, for mankind to sail free!”  MIRROR

JN 16:33 I have spoken these things to you that in me you will know the sweet and assured resonance of my peace! In the world you encounter extreme and stressful times, but be of good courage, I have conquered the world-order!”   MIRROR

PS 29:11 This is the one who gives his strength and might to his people. This is the Lord giving us his kiss of peace.  TPT

Ps 116:7 I said to myself, “Relax and rest. God has showered you with blessings. MSG

2 Chron 15:15 The whole country felt good about the covenant promise — they had given their promise joyfully from the heart. Anticipating the best, they had sought God — and he showed up, ready to be found. God gave them peace within and without — a most peaceable kingdom! MSG

Job 11:18 Full of hope, you’ll relax, confident again; you’ll look around, sit back, and take it easy.

19 Expansive, without a care in the world, you’ll be hunted out by many for your blessing. MSG

Job 24:23  God gives them security, and they rest on it; and His eyes are upon their ways.  AMP

Ps 37:7 Be still and rest in the Lord; wait for Him and patiently lean yourself upon Him; fret not yourself because of him who prospers in his way, because of the man who brings wicked devices to pass. AMP

Prov 19:23 The reverent, worshipful fear of the Lord leads to life, and he who has it rests satisfied; he cannot be visited with [actual] evil   AMP

2 Chron 14:7 Asa said to his people, “While we have the chance and the land is quiet, let’s build a solid defense system, fortifying our cities with walls, towers, gates, and bars. We have this peaceful land because we sought GOD; he has given us rest from all troubles.” So they built and enjoyed prosperity.  AMP

Jude 2 Relax, everything’s going to be all right; rest, everything’s coming together; open your hearts, love is on the way!  MSG

PROPHET WORD: Believe this says the Lord coming through resting in me, many things should be revealed to you for the confirmation of your future—So leave behind anxiety and stress.  That is the world‘s way. But my way is through trust, peace, and rest says the Lord.

n scripture, angels are shown as all inspiring powerful messengers of God. They are fully devoted to God, carrying out his will with strength and purpose. Their appearance can be overwhelming with description of multi wings and faces even fire and lightning.

HEB 13:2  Do not neglect to treat strangers with hospitality and affection; they are probably a messenger of God in disguise!  MIRROR

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HEB 13:2 ‘And show hospitality to strangers, for they may be angels from God showing up as your guests. ‘  TPT

Josh 5:13 And then this, while Joshua was there near Jericho: He looked up and saw right in front of him a man standing, holding his drawn sword. Joshua stepped up to him and said, “Whose side are you on — ours or our enemies’?”14 He said, “Neither. I’m commander of God’s army. I’ve just arrived.” Joshua fell, face to the ground, and worshiped. He asked, “What orders does my Master have for his servant?”15 God’s army commander ordered Joshua, “Take your sandals off your feet. The place you are standing is holy.” Joshua did it.  MSG
1 Chron 14:13 And the Philistines again made a raid in the valley.14 And David inquired again of God, and God said to him, Do not go up after them; turn away from them and come [around] upon them over opposite the mulberry trees.15 And when you hear a sound of marching in the tops of the mulberry or balsam trees, then go out to battle, for God has gone out before you to smite the Philistine host.16 So David did as God commanded him, and they smote the army of the Philistines from Gibeon even to Gezer.17 And the fame of David went out into all lands, and the Lord brought the fear of him upon all nations.  AMP
Acts 5:17 Provoked mightily by all this, the Chief Priest and those on his side, mainly the sect of Sadducees, went into action,18 arrested the apostles, and put them in the town jail.19 But during the night an angel of God opened the jailhouse door and led them out.20 He said, “Go to the Temple and take your stand. Tell the people everything there is to say about this Life.”21 Promptly obedient, they entered the Temple at daybreak and went on with their teaching. Meanwhile, the Chief Priest and his cronies convened the High Council, Israel’s senate, and sent to the jail to have the prisoners brought in.   MSG
Luke 2:8 There were sheepherders camping in the neighborhood. They had set night watches over their sheep.9 Suddenly, God’s angel stood among them and God’s glory blazed around them. They were terrified.10 The angel said, “Don’t be afraid. I’m here to announce a great and joyful event that is meant for everybody, worldwide:11 A Savior has just been born in David’s town, a Savior who is Messiah and Master.12 This is what you’re to look for: a baby wrapped in a blanket and lying in a manger.”  MSG

Dan 4:17 The angels announce this decree, the holy watchmen bring this sentence, So that everyone living will know that the High God rules human kingdoms. He arranges kingdom affairs however he wishes, and makes leaders out of losers.   MSG

Eph 3:10 Through Christians like yourselves gathered in churches, this extraordinary plan of God is becoming known and talked about even among the angels!  MSGRev 14:6 I saw another Angel soaring in Middle-Heaven. He had an Eternal Message to preach to all who were still on earth, every nation and tribe, every tongue and people.7 He preached in a loud voice, “Fear God and give him glory! His hour of judgment has come! Worship the Maker of Heaven and earth, salt sea and fresh water!”  MSG  

Gal 1:8 Let me be blunt: If one of us — even if an angel from heaven! — were to preach something other than what we preached originally, let him be cursed.  MSG

Heb 1:7 Regarding angels he says, The messengers are winds, the servants are tongues of fire. MSG

LUKE 15:10 I tell you, the faces of the celestial messengers light up with joy over a single person who re-discovers their authentic value and identity.   MIRROR

Gen 28:12 And he dreamed: A stairway was set on the ground and it reached all the way to the sky; angels of God were going up and going down on it. MSG

John 1:51  Before this is over you’re going to see heaven open and God’s angels descending to the Son of Man and ascending again.”   MSG

HEB 1:14 Are they not all Spirit-employed and commissioned on behalf of everyone who was about to become heirs of salvation.   MIRROR

Heb 1:14 Surely the angels are no more than spirits in the service of God, commissioned to serve the heirs of God’s salvation. PHILLIPS  Ps 91:11 He ordered his angels to guard you wherever you go. 12 If you stumble, they’ll catch you; their job is to keep you from falling.13 You’ll walk unharmed among lions and snakes, and kick young lions and serpents from the path. MSG

MATT 18:10 “Be careful that you not corrupt one of these little ones. For I can assure you that in heaven each of their guardian angels always sees the face of my heavenly Father.”  TPT

Matt 4:11The Test was over. The Devil left. And in his place, angels! Angels came and took care of Jesus’ needs.  MSG1 PET 1:3 Celebrate with praises the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has shown us his extravagant mercy. For his fountain of mercy has given us a new life—we are reborn to experience a living, energetic hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.4 We are reborn into a perfect inheritance that can never perish, never be defiled, and never diminish. It is promised and preserved forever in the heavenly realm for you!5 Through our faith, the mighty power of God constantly guards us until our full salvation is ready to be revealed in the last time.6 May the thought of this cause you to jump for joy, even though lately you’ve had to put up with the grief of many trials.   TPT
Ps 29:1 Bravo, God, bravo! Gods and all angels shout, “Encore!”2 In awe before the glory, in awe before God’s visible power. Stand at attention! Dress your best to honor him!  MSG 

Neh 9:6 You’re the one, God, you alone; You made the heavens, the heavens of heavens, and all angels; The earth and everything on it, the seas and everything in them; You keep them all alive; heaven’s angels worship you!  MSG

REV 4:8  And the four Living Beings each had six wings pointing upward, these wings were rotating continually in a full circle. They had eyes everywhere, engaging with their complete horizon within and without! Day and night they continued without pause to proclaim, Holy! Holy! Holy is the God whose Lordship is the supreme authority over all things, whose I-am-ness defines time – present, past and future. 9 And whenever the Living Beings would repeat their esteem of his glorious reputation and worth and the inexhaustible goodness of the grace of the One seated upon the throne, the One whose life spans across the perpetuity of the ages,10 then the twenty four representatives of the entire co-enthroned, co-seated ekklesia would descend from their thrones and prostrate themselves in the awesome presence of him who 1forever sits enthroned; the One whose life spans the perpetuity of the ages! And they would worship him and cast their crowns before the throne saying11 “Our Lord and our God! You are worthy to take the glory and the honor for the dynamic competence displayed in every detail of all of creation! Yes, everything owes their existence to your resolve and for your pleasure we were created!”   MIRROR
Matt 16:27 Don’t be in such a hurry to go into business for yourself. Before you know it the Son of Man will arrive with all the splendor of his Father, accompanied by an army of angels. You’ll get everything you have coming to you, a personal gift.28 This isn’t pie in the sky by and by. Some of you standing here are going to see it take place, see the Son of Man in kingdom glory.”  MSG
Matt 24:29 “Following those hard times, Sun will fade out, moon cloud over, Stars fall out of the sky, cosmic powers tremble.30 “Then, the Arrival of the Son of Man! It will fill the skies — no one will miss it. Unready people all over the world, outsiders to the splendor and power, will raise a huge lament as they watch the Son of Man blazing out of heaven.31 At that same moment, he’ll dispatch his angels with a trumpet-blast summons, pulling in God’s chosen from the four winds, from pole to pole. MSG  2 Thess 1:6 but justice is on the way. When the Master Jesus appears out of heaven in a blaze of fire with his strong angels, he’ll even up the score by settling accounts with those who gave you such a bad time.7 His coming will be the break we’ve been waiting for.   MSG
Zech 1:8  I saw in the night [vision] and behold, a Man riding upon a red horse, and He stood among the myrtle trees that were in a low valley or bottom, and behind Him there were horses, red, bay or flame-colored, and white.9 Then said I, O my lord, what are these? And the angel who talked with me said, I will show you what these are.10 And the Man who stood among the myrtle trees answered and said, These are they whom the Lord has sent to walk to and fro through the earth and patrol it.11 And the men on the horses answered the Angel of the Lord Who stood among the myrtle trees and said, We have walked to and fro through the earth [patrolling it] and behold, all the earth sits at rest [in peaceful security].  AMP
HEB 12:21 By contrast, we have already come near to God in a totally different realm, the Zion-realm, for we have entered the city of the Living God, which is the New Jerusalem in heaven! We have joined the festal gathering of myriads of angels in their joyous celebration!23 And as members of the church of the Firstborn all our names have been legally registered as citizens of heaven! And we have come before God who judges all, and who lives among the spirits of the righteous who have been made perfect in his eyes! TPT

SALVATION THE MOST POWERFUL GIFT OF ALL  6-20-25

VIDEO SALVATION SPOKEN      

There are many powerful miracles recorded in the Bible, but the greatest gift is the gift of salvation. Going from death to life change from darkness to light. Salvation is a free gift from God. The body of Christ is putting in charge of the business of salvation, bringing the message to the world

Ps 51:14 Commute my death sentence, God, my salvation God, and I’ll sing anthems to your life-giving ways. MSG

1 Tim 2:4 He wants not only us but everyone saved, you know, everyone to get to know the truth we’ve learned: MSG

ACTS 4:12 There is no one else who has the power to save us, for there is only one name to whom God has given authority by which we must experience salvation: the name of Jesus.”  TPTJOHN 3:16  The entire cosmos is the object of God’s affection! And he is not about to abandon his creation – the gift of his Son is for mankind to realize their origin in him who mirrors their authentic birth – begotten not of flesh but of the Father!17 God has no intention to condemn anyone – he sent his Son, not to be the Judge but the Savior of the world.  MIRROR
John 10:27 The sheep that are My own hear and are listening to My voice; and I know them, and they follow Me.28 And I give them eternal life, and they shall never lose it or perish throughout the ages. [To all eternity they shall never by any means be destroyed.] And no one is able to snatch them out of My hand.29 My Father, Who has given them to Me, is greater and mightier than all [else]; and no one is able to snatch [them] out of the Father’s hand.  AMP
Eph 2:8 For it is by free grace (God’s unmerited favor) that you are saved (delivered from judgment and made partakers of Christ’s salvation) through [your] faith. And this [salvation] is not of yourselves [of your own doing, it came not through your own striving], but it is the gift of God;9 Not because of works [not the fulfillment of the Law’s demands], lest any man should boast. [It is not the result of what anyone can possibly do, so no one can pride himself in it or take glory to himself.]  AMP
Titus 3:3 It wasn’t so long ago that we ourselves were stupid and stubborn, dupes of sin, ordered every which way by our glands, going around with a chip on our shoulder, hated and hating back.4 But when God, our kind and loving Savior God, stepped in,5 he saved us from all that. It was all his doing; we had nothing to do with it. He gave us a good bath, and we came out of it new people, washed inside and out by the Holy Spirit.  MSG

2 Tim 1:9  who first saved us and then called us to this holy work. We had nothing to do with it. It was all his idea, a gift prepared for us in Jesus long before we knew anything about it. MSG  Rom 10:9 Say the welcoming word to God — “Jesus is my Master” — embracing, body and soul, God’s work of doing in us what he did in raising Jesus from the dead. That’s it. You’re not “doing” anything; you’re simply calling out to God, trusting him to do it for you. That’s salvation.10 With your whole being you embrace God setting things right, and then you say it, right out loud: “God has set everything right between him and me!”  MSG
ROM 10:9 Now your salvation is realized! Your own words echo God’s voice. The unveiling of the masterful act of Jesus forms the words in your mouth, inspired by the conviction in your heart that God indeed raised him from the dead. 10 This is where believing happens spontaneously, in the heart! The revelation of mankind’s redeemed righteousness ignites a new conversation, announcing salvation. MIRROR
1 Sam 2:1 Hannah prayed: I’m bursting with God-news! I’m walking on air. I’m laughing at my rivals. I’m dancing my salvation.2 Nothing and no one is holy like God, no rock mountain like our God.3 Don’t dare talk pretentiously —  not a word of boasting, ever! For God knows what’s going on. He takes the measure of everything that happens. MSG

 Ps 71:15  I’ll write the book on your righteousness, talk up your salvation the livelong day, never run out of good things to write or say. MSG  Ps 118:14  The Lord is my Strength and Song; and He has become my Salvation.15 The voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tents and private dwellings of the [uncompromisingly] righteous: the right hand of the Lord does valiantly and achieves strength!  AMP
ISA 12:2 Behold—God is my salvation!  I am confident, unafraid, and I will trust in you.” Yes! The Lord Yah is my might and my melody; he has become my salvation!3 With triumphant joy you will drink deeply from the wells of salvation.  TPT 

Isa 42:9 Take note: The earlier predictions of judgment have been fulfilled. I’m announcing the new salvation work. Before it bursts on the scene, I’m telling you all about it.”  MSGLuke 2:30 With my own eyes I’ve seen your salvation;31 it’s now out in the open for everyone to see:32 A God-revealing light to the non-Jewish nations, and of glory for your people Israel.    Acts 13:48 When the non-Jewish outsiders heard this, they could hardly believe their good fortune. All who were marked out for real life put their trust in God — they honored God’s Word by receiving that life.49 And this Message of salvation spread like wildfire all through the region. MSG

1 Cor 1:18 The Message that points to Christ on the Cross seems like sheer silliness to those hellbent on destruction, but for those on the way of salvation it makes perfect sense. This is the way God works, and most powerfully as it turns out. MSG 

1 Cor 1:21  Since the world in all its fancy wisdom never had a clue when it came to knowing God, God in his wisdom took delight in using what the world considered dumb — preaching, of all things! — to bring those who trust him into the way of salvation. MSG

EPH 1:13 ‘And because of him, when you who are not Jews heard the revelation of truth, you believed in the wonderful news of salvation. Now we have been stamped with the seal of the promised Holy Spirit. ‘  TPTHeb 2:3 do you think we can risk neglecting this latest message, this magnificent salvation? First of all, it was delivered in person by the Master, then accurately passed on to us by those who heard it from him.4 All the while God was validating it with gifts through the Holy Spirit, all sorts of signs and miracles, as he saw fit.5 God didn’t put angels in charge of this business of salvation that we’re dealing with here.  MSG

Heb 9:28 Christ’s death was also a one-time event, but it was a sacrifice that took care of sins forever. And so, when he next appears, the outcome for those eager to greet him is, precisely, salvation.  MSG 

1 Peter 1:9 Because you kept on believing, you’ll get what you’re looking forward to: total salvation.  MSG

HEB 2:11 Because both he who carried out the rescue mission, as well as those whom he saved and restored to innocence, originate from the same source. He proudly introduces them as members of his immediate family.  MIRROR 

Heb 7:25 Therefore He is able also to save to the uttermost (completely, perfectly, finally, and for all time and eternity) those who come to God through Him, since He is always living to make petition to God and intercede with Him and intervene for them.  AMP

2 Cor 5:19 It was God [personally present] in Christ, reconciling and restoring the world to favor with Himself, not counting up and holding against [men] their trespasses [but cancelling them], and committing to us the message of reconciliation (of the restoration to favor).

LIVING IN ABUNDANCE 6-15-25 VIDEO

We, the children of God are called to live an abundant life now. Not waiting to be in heaven, but at this very moment. Abundant signifies a state of plentifulness, overflowing with grace, a rich, fulfilling life, both materially and supernaturally. The fullness of life is available because of Jesus. Abundant life is freedom from sin and sins nature. It means on earth as it is in heaven. And that life starts now. It means freedom over death. Abundance is the fullness of life. Nothing missing.

JN 10:10 The thief “shepherd” has no other agenda but to steal, kill and he couldn’t care less if he lost some sheep. I have come with the sole purpose for you to have life in its most complete form.    MIRROR

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John 10:10 The thief comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance (to the full, till it overflows). AMP

2 Cor 9:8 God can pour on the blessings in astonishing ways so that you’re ready for anything and everything, more than just ready to do what needs to be done.

9 As one psalmist puts it, He throws caution to the winds, giving to the needy in reckless abandon. His right-living, right-giving ways never run out, never wear out. MSG

Deut 28:12  The Lord shall open to you His good treasury, the heavens, to give the rain of your land in its season and to bless all the work of your hands; and you shall lend to many nations, but you shall not borrow.

13 And the Lord shall make you the head, and not the tail; and you shall be above only, and you shall not be beneath, if you heed the commandments of the Lord your God which I command you this day and are watchful to do them.  AMP

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Deut 28:12 God will throw open the doors of his sky vaults and pour rain on your land on schedule and bless the work you take in hand. You will lend to many nations but you yourself won’t have to take out a loan.

13 God will make you the head, not the tail; you’ll always be the top dog, never the bottom dog, as you obediently listen to and diligently keep the commands of God, your God, that I am commanding you today. MSG

EPH 3:18-19 Then you will be empowered to discover what every holy one experiences—the great magnitude of the astonishing love of Christ in all its dimensions. How deeply intimate and far-reaching is his love! How enduring and inclusive it is! Endless love beyond measurement that transcends our understanding—this extravagant love pours into you until you are filled to overflowing with the fullness of God!

20 Never doubt God’s mighty power to work in you and accomplish all this. He will achieve infinitely more than your greatest request, your most unbelievable dream, and exceed your wildest imagination! He will outdo them all, for his miraculous power constantly energizes you. TPT

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Eph 3:19 Live full lives, full in the fullness of God.

20 God can do anything, you know — far more than you could ever imagine or guess or request in your wildest dreams! He does it not by pushing us around but by working within us, his Spirit deeply and gently within us. MSG

ROM 15:13 Now may God, the fountain of hope, fill you to overflowing with uncontainable joy and perfect peace as you trust in him. And may the power of the Holy Spirit continually surround your life with his super-abundance until you radiate with hope!  TPT

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ROM 15:13  God who is the engineer of expectation fills you to the brim with tranquil delight. The dynamic of the Holy Spirit causes faith to exceed any possible hesitation in hope.  MIRROR

ROM 8:2 The law of the Spirit is the liberating force of life in Christ. This leaves me with no further obligation to the law of sin and death. Spirit has superseded the sin enslaved senses as the principle law of our lives.  

3 The law failed to be anything more than an instruction manual; it had no power to deliver us from the strong influence of sin holding us hostage in our own bodies. God disguised himself in his Son in this very domain where sin ruled us, in flesh. The body he lived and conquered in was no different to ours. Thus sin’s authority in the human body was condemned.  MIRROR

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Rom 8:2 A new power is in operation. The Spirit of life in Christ, like a strong wind, has magnificently cleared the air, freeing you from a fated lifetime of brutal tyranny at the hands of sin and death.

3 God went for the jugular when he sent his own Son. He didn’t deal with the problem as something remote and unimportant. In his Son, Jesus, he personally took on the human condition, entered the disordered mess of struggling humanity in order to set it right once and for all. The law code, weakened as it always was by fractured human nature, could never have done that. The law always ended up being used as a Band-Aid on sin instead of a deep healing of it. MSG

JOHN 3:16 The entire cosmos is the object of God’s affection! And he is not about to abandon his creation – the gift of his Son is for mankind to realize their origin in him who mirrors their authentic birth – begotten not of flesh but of the Father!  MIRROR

1 Cor 15:55 Who got the last word, oh, Death? Oh, Death, who’s afraid of you now?

56 It was sin that made death so frightening and law-code guilt that gave sin its leverage, its destructive power.

57 But now in a single victorious stroke of Life, all three — sin, guilt, death — are gone, the gift of our Master, Jesus Christ. Thank God!

58 With all this going for us, my dear, dear friends, stand your ground. And don’t hold back. Throw yourselves into the work of the Master, confident that nothing you do for him is a waste of time or effort.  MSG

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1 COR 15:55 Oh death where is your sting? Oh grave, where is your victory?

56 The sting of death is sin; the strength of sin is the law.

57 Your victory is not a maybe; because of the magnanimous doing of Jesus Christ, it is a given!  

58 For this reason you can afford to be absolutely settled and rock-solid in faith’s persuasion and always ready to go beyond where you would have gone before. Your doing now is inspired by your knowing that you are in him. If his resurrection is yours then his victory over sin and death is equally yours. MIRROR

ISA 33:6   He will be your constant source of stability in changing times, and out of his abundant love he gives you the riches of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. Yes, the fear of the Lord is the key to this treasure! He will be your constant source of stability in changing times, and out of his abundant love he gives you the riches of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. Yes, the fear of the Lord is the key to this treasure! TPT

JOHN 1:16 He is the source of our completeness. Everyone may now realize their own completeness as evidenced in him. This is grace mirrored in grace!  MIRROR

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John 1:16 For out of His fullness (abundance) we have all received [all had a share and we were all supplied with] one grace after another and spiritual blessing upon spiritual blessing and even favor upon favor and gift [heaped] upon gift. AMP

1 Peter 1:2 God the Father has his eye on each of you, and has determined by the work of the Spirit to keep you obedient through the sacrifice of Jesus. May everything good from God be yours!  MSG

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1 Peter 1:2 Who were chosen and foreknown by God the Father and consecrated (sanctified, made holy) by the Spirit to be obedient to Jesus Christ (the Messiah) and to be sprinkled with [His] blood: May grace (spiritual blessing) and peace be given you in increasing abundance [that spiritual peace to be realized in and through Christ, freedom from fears, agitating passions, and moral conflicts]. AMP

EPH 1:23 the Ekklesia is his body. The completeness of his being that fills all in all resides in us! God cannot make himself more visible or exhibit himself more accurately.  MIRROR

EPH 3:21 God is both the author and conclusion of the glory on display in the Ekklesia, mirrored in Christ Jesus. The encore continues throughout every generation, not only in this age but also in the countless ages to come. Amen!   MIRROR

Col 2:9 For in Him the whole fullness of Deity (the Godhead) continues to dwell in bodily form [giving complete expression of the divine nature].

10 And you are in Him, made full and having come to fullness of life [in Christ you too are filled with the Godhead — Father, Son and Holy Spirit — and reach full spiritual stature]. And He is the Head of all rule and authority [of every angelic principality and power].  AMP

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COL 2:9 For he is the complete fullness of deity living in human form.

10 And our own completeness is now found in him. We are completely filled with God as Christ’s fullness overflows within us. He is the Head of every kingdom and authority in the universe!  TPT

Matt 13:12 For whoever has [spiritual knowledge], to him will more be given and he will be furnished richly so that he will have abundance; but from him who has not, even what he has will be taken away.  AMP

Phil 4:19 And my God will liberally supply (fill to the full) your every need according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.  AMP

Ps 72:7 In the days of his reign the righteous will spring forth with the abundance of peace and prosperity forevermore.  TPT

2 Chron 26:5 He set himself to seek God in the days of Zechariah, who instructed him in the things of God; and as long as he sought (inquired of, yearned for) the Lord, God made him prosper. AMP

2 Chron 31:21 And every work that he began in the service of the house of God, in keeping with the law and the commandments to seek his God [inquiring of and yearning for Him], he did with all his heart, and he prospered. AMP

THE SPIRIT OF TRUTH 6-13-25 VIDEO A SPIRITUAL BATTLE OF TRUTH VS LIES

In the Bible, truth refers to the reality of God‘s Word and character. It encompasses a body of knowledge and a way of life. Truth is more than a factual occurrence. It is about God‘s faithfulness and consistency. Jesus is the way the truth and the life. Jesus preached truth all about the kingdom.

JN 14:6 Jesus explained, “I am the Way, I am the Truth, and I am the Life. No one comes next to the Father except through union with me. To know me is to know my Father too TPT

JOHN 8:32  For if you embrace the truth, it will release more freedom into your lives.” TPT

Ps 25:5 Take me by the hand; Lead me down the path of truth. You are my Savior, aren’t you? MSG

Ps 40:11 Now God, don’t hold out on me, don’t hold back your passion. Your love and truth are all that keeps me together. MSG

Job 32:18  I’ve got a lot to say, and I’m bursting to say it.

19 The pressure has built up, like lava beneath the earth. I’m a volcano ready to blow.

20 I have to speak — I have no choice. I have to say what’s on my heart,

21 And I’m going to say it straight —  the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.  MSG

Zech 8:16 And now here’s what I want you to do: Tell the truth, the whole truth, when you speak. Do the right thing by one another, both personally and in your courts.

17 Don’t cook up plans to take unfair advantage of others. Don’t do or say what isn’t so. I hate all that stuff. Keep your lives simple and honest.” Decree of God. MSG

PRO 12:22 ‘Live in the truth and keep your promises, and the Lord will keep delighting in you, but he detests a liar.’  TPT

TITUS 1:1 Paul the bondman of God, on assignment by Jesus Christ; my mission is to persuade people of their origin in God; by bringing them into a complete understanding of the truth as the only valid reference to meaningful devotion. MIRROR

JN 14:16 In my prayerful engagement with the Father, he will give you another close companion to be with you – in such an intimate way that my immediate presence will continue to be inseparably one with you in timeless ages to come!    

17 Your eternal companion is the Spirit of truth, whom those trapped in the sense-ruled world, just cannot get to grips with! Their visual horizon is veiled, and they are unable to understand what they cannot see. But, [in your acquaintance with me], you are familiar with this seamless, intimate union, and the Spirit’s continued presence within you.  MIRROR

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John 14:17 This Friend is the Spirit of Truth. The godless world can’t take him in because it doesn’t have eyes to see him, doesn’t know what to look for. But you know him already because he has been staying with you, and will even be in you!   MSG

Ps 18:26  The true people taste your truth, The bad ones can’t figure you out. MSG

PS 51:6 I know that you delight to set your truth deep in my spirit. So come into the hidden places of my heart and teach me wisdom. TPT

Ps 119:72 Truth from your mouth means more to me than striking it rich in a gold mine.  MSG

Ps 119:90 Your truth never goes out of fashion; it’s as up-to-date as the earth when the sun comes up.

91 Your Word and truth are dependable as ever; that’s what you ordered — you set the earth going. MSG

PRO 12:19 Truthful words will stand the test of time, but one day every lie will be seen for what it is.  TPT

Zech 8:3 I’ve come back to Zion, I’ve moved back to Jerusalem. Jerusalem’s new names will be Truth City, and Mountain of God-of-the-Angel-Armies, and Mount Holiness.”   MSG

Matt 4:23 From there he went all over Galilee. He used synagogues for meeting places and taught people the truth of God. God’s kingdom was his theme — that beginning right now they were under God’s government, a good government! He also healed people of their diseases and of the bad effects of their bad lives. MSG

JN 18:36 Jesus answered, “My kingdom has nothing in common with the political or religious systems of this world; it does not originate out of their structures. If it did my subordinates would fight for me and resist my handover to the Jews.”

37 Pilate then said, “So you are a king?” Jesus replied, “You say that I am a king. My destiny was to be born in the flesh and for this purpose have I come into the world to bear testimony to the truth. Everyone who recognizes their true origin, hears my voice.”  MIRROR

John 3:11 Listen carefully. I’m speaking sober truth to you. I speak only of what I know by experience; I give witness only to what I have seen with my own eyes. There is nothing secondhand here, no hearsay. Yet instead of facing the evidence and accepting it, you procrastinate with questions.

12 If I tell you things that are plain as the hand before your face and you don’t believe me, what use is there in telling you of things you can’t see, the things of God?

13 “No one has ever gone up into the presence of God except the One who came down from that Presence, the Son of Man. MSG

JN 3:33 Whoever lays a hold of this testimony has the evidence of God’s truth embossed like the impression of a signet ring resonating in their inner consciousness.

34 For the one sent from God communicates God’s gift language from the limitless resource of the Spirit.  MIRROR

JN 8:31 Jesus said to those Jews who believed in him, “When you continue to embrace all that I teach, you prove that you are my true followers.

32 For if you embrace the truth, it will release true freedom into your lives.”  TPT

JN 17:16 They are not defined by the cosmos-system even as I am not defined thereby.

17 Define them in your truth – your logos is the unveiled truth.  MIRROR

Luke 6:22 “Count yourself blessed every time someone cuts you down or throws you out, every time someone smears or blackens your name to discredit me. What it means is that the truth is too close for comfort and that that person is uncomfortable.

23 You can be glad when that happens — skip like a lamb, if you like! — for even though they don’t like it, I do . . . and all heaven applauds. And know that you are in good company; my preachers and witnesses have always been treated like this. MSG

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LUKE 6:22 Your blissful state remains uninterrupted when, because of your association with me as the son of man, people hate, de-friend, gossip, block and exclude you, or even slander and embarrass you by dragging your name through the mud, making you out to be somebody evil! Your social standing and recognition is no longer based on how popular you are in the typical religious world.

23 Hey, instead of sulking about it, click your heels and do a happy dance! You are tapped into heaven’s currency and cannot be bought! You are surrounded by a cloud of witnesses! These religious leaders, who are so stoked on their currency of condemnation and judgment are the very same fanatics who murdered your fathers, the prophets who saw my day!  MIRROR

2 COR 13:8 For in reality, the power we have is used in support of the truth, not against it.

9 And we claim before God that you will be fully equipped and mature, for it brings us great joy when you are strong, even if we seem weak and denigrated.  TPT

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2 Cor 13:8 We’re rooting for the truth to win out in you.

9 We couldn’t possibly do otherwise. We don’t just put up with our limitations; we celebrate them, and then go on to celebrate every strength, every triumph of the truth in you. We pray hard that it will all come together in your lives. MSG

Rom 16:26 but now an open book through the prophetic Scriptures. All the nations of the world can now know the truth and be brought into obedient belief, carrying out the orders of God, who got all this started, down to the very last letter.

27 All our praise is focused through Jesus on this incomparably wise God! Yes!  MSG

1 Cor 14:1 Go after a life of love as if your life depended on it — because it does. Give yourselves to the gifts God gives you. Most of all, try to proclaim his truth. MSG

1 Cor 14:3 But when you proclaim his truth in everyday speech, you’re letting others in on the truth so that they can grow and be strong and experience his presence with you.

4 The one who prays using a private “prayer language” certainly gets a lot out of it, but proclaiming God’s truth to the church in its common language brings the whole church into growth and strength.

5 I want all of you to develop intimacies with God in prayer, but please don’t stop with that. Go on and proclaim his clear truth to others. It’s more important that everyone have access to the knowledge and love of God in language everyone understands than that you go off and cultivate God’s presence in a mysterious prayer language — unless, of course, there is someone who can interpret what you are saying for the benefit of all. MSG

Eph 1:13 It’s in Christ that you, once you heard the truth and believed it (this Message of your salvation), found yourselves home free — signed, sealed, and delivered by the Holy Spirit.  MSG

1 John 2:27 But they’re no match for what is embedded deeply within you — Christ’s anointing, no less! You don’t need any of their so-called teaching. Christ’s anointing teaches you the truth on everything you need to know about yourself and him, uncontaminated by a single lie. Live deeply in what you were taught.  MSG

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1 JN 2:27 But the wonderful anointing you have received from God is so much greater than their deception and now lives in you. There’s no need for anyone to keep teaching you. His anointing teaches you all that you need to know, for it will lead you into truth, not a counterfeit. So just as the anointing has taught you, remain in him.   TPT

JOHN 16:13 But when the truth-giving Spirit comes, he will unveil the reality of every truthwithin you. He won’t speak his own message, but only what he hears from the Father, and he will reveal prophetically to you what is to come. TPT

LIVING IN THE GLORY REALM 6-6-25VIDEO STRONG PRESENCE JOSHUA MILLS

We’re being invited to live in the realm of God‘s glory. That realm overcomes anything that the world could ever offer. To experience God‘s presence is to experience the shining of God‘s face. The disciples witnessed the glory realm when Jesus was transfigured. Moses stood in God‘s presence and his face was radiant. Transfiguration is where Jesus appeared to change, reflecting the divine nature and Glory. His face shown like the sun. His clothes became white as light showing his glory. Moses and Elijah appeared, showing how Jesus was the fulfillment of the law.

PS 67:1 God, keep us near your mercy-fountain and bless us! And when you look down on us, may your face beam with joy!  Pause in his presence

2 Send us out all over the world so that everyone everywhere will discover your ways and know who you are and see your power to save. TPT

Num 6:24 The Lord bless you and watch, guard, and keep you; 

25 The Lord make His face to shine upon and enlighten you and be gracious (kind, merciful, and giving favor) to you; 

26 The Lord lift up His [approving] countenance upon you and give you peace (tranquility of heart and life continually).  AMP

2 Thess 1:10 When He comes to be glorified in His saints [on that day He will be made more glorious in His consecrated people], and [He will] be marveled at and admired [in His glory reflected] in all who have believed [who have adhered to, trusted in, and relied on Him], because our witnessing among you was confidently accepted and believed [and confirmed in your lives]. AMP

Ex 34:29 When Moses came down from Mount Sinai carrying the two Tablets of The Testimony, he didn’t know that the skin of his face glowed because he had been speaking with God.

30 Aaron and all the Israelites saw Moses, saw his radiant face, and held back, afraid to get close to him.

31 Moses called out to them. Aaron and the leaders in the community came back and Moses talked with them.

32 Later all the Israelites came up to him and he passed on the commands, everything that God had told him on Mount Sinai.

33 When Moses finished speaking with them, he put a veil over his face, MSG

2 Cor 3:12 Since we have such [glorious] hope (such joyful and confident expectation), we speak very freely and openly and fearlessly.

13 Nor [do we act] like Moses, who put a veil over his face so that the Israelites might not gaze upon the finish of the vanishing [splendor which had been upon it]. AMP

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2 Cor 3:12  With that kind of hope to excite us, nothing holds us back.

13 Unlike Moses, we have nothing to hide. Everything is out in the open with us. He wore a veil so the children of Israel wouldn’t notice that the glory was fading away —  MSG   

2 COR 4:6 The light source is founded in the same God who said, “Light, be!” And light shone out of darkness! He lit the lamp in our understanding so that we may clearly recognize the features of his likeness in the face of Jesus Christ reflected within us.

7 And now, in the glow of this glorious light and with unveiled faces we discover this treasure where it was hidden all along, in these frail skin-suits made of clay. We did not invent ourselves; we are God’s idea to begin with and the dynamic of his doing and amazing engineering!  MIRROR

2 Cor 3:18 And all of us, as with unveiled face, [because we] continued to behold [in the Word of God] as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are constantly being transfigured into His very own image in ever increasing splendor and from one degree of glory to another; [for this comes] from the Lord [Who is] the Spirit.  AMP

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2 Cor 3:18  All of us! Nothing between us and God, our faces shining with the brightness of his face. And so we are transfigured much like the Messiah, our lives gradually becoming brighter and more beautiful as God enters our lives and we become like him. MSG

Matt 17:1 Six days later, three of them saw that glory. Jesus took Peter and the brothers, James and John, and led them up a high mountain.

2 His appearance changed from the inside out, right before their eyes. Sunlight poured from his face. His clothes were filled with light.

3 Then they realized that Moses and Elijah were also there in deep conversation with him.

4 Peter broke in, “Master, this is a great moment! What would you think if I built three memorials here on the mountain — one for you, one for Moses, one for Elijah?”

5 While he was going on like this, babbling, a light-radiant cloud enveloped them, and sounding from deep in the cloud a voice: “This is my Son, marked by my love, focus of my delight. Listen to him.”

6 When the disciples heard it, they fell flat on their faces, scared to death.

7 But Jesus came over and touched them. “Don’t be afraid.”

8 When they opened their eyes and looked around all they saw was Jesus, only Jesus. MSG

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2 PET 1:16 We were not retelling some masterfully crafted legend when we informed you of the power and appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ, for we saw his magnificence and splendor unveiled before our very eyes.

17 Yes, Father God lavished upon him radiant glory and honor when his distinct voice spoke out of the realm of majestic glory, endorsing him with these words: This is my cherished Son, marked by my love. All my delight is found in him!

18 And we ourselves heard that voice resound from the heavens while we were with him on the holy mountain.

19 And so we have been given the prophetic word—the written message of the prophets, made more reliable and fully validated by the confirming voice of God on the Mount of Transfiguration. And you will continue to do well if you stay focused on it. For this prophetic message is like a piercing light shining in a gloomy place until the dawning of a new day, when the Morning Star rises in your hearts.  TPT

ROM 12:1 Beloved friends, what should be our proper response to God’s marvelous mercies? To surrender yourselves to God to be his sacred, living sacrifices. And live in holiness, experiencing all that delights his heart. For this becomes your genuine expression of worship.

2 Stop imitating the ideals and opinions of the culture around you, but be inwardly transformed by the Holy Spirit through a total reformation of how you think. This will empower you to discern God’s will as you live a beautiful life, satisfying and perfect in his eyes. TPT

Ps 104:31 The glory of God — let it last forever! Let God enjoy his creation!  MSG

Ezek 1:28 The way a rainbow springs out of the sky on a rainy day — that’s what it was like. It turned out to be the Glory of God! When I saw all this, I fell to my knees, my face to the ground. Then I heard a voice.  MSG

JN 11:40 Jesus answered, “Did I not tell you that in your believing you see the glory of God – [not in your doubting!]  MIRROR

ROM 1:23 For only a fool would trade the unfading splendor of the immortal God to worship the fading image of other humans, idols made to look like people, animals, birds, and even creeping reptiles! TPT

HEB 1:3 The Son is the dazzling radiance of God’s splendor, the exact expression of God’s true nature—his mirror image! He holds the universe together and expands it by the mighty power of his spoken word. He accomplished for us the complete cleansing of sins, and then took his seat on the highest throne at the right hand of the majestic One.  TPT

JN 1:14 Suddenly the invisible, eternal Word takes on visible form – the Incarnation, on display in a flesh and blood Person, as in a mirror! In him, and now confirmed in us! The most accurate tangible exhibit of God’s eternal thought finds expression in human life! The Word became a human being; we are his address; he resides in us! He captivates our gaze! The glory we see there is not a religious replica; he is the authentic begotten Son.  MIRROR

1 Chron 16:24 Publish his glory among the godless nations, his wonders to all races and religions.

25 And why? Because God is great — well worth praising! No god or goddess comes close in honor. MSG

MATT 5:16 So don’t hide your light! Let it shine brightly before others, so that your commendable works will shine as light upon them, and then they will give their praise to your Father in heaven.” TPT

1 Chron 29:11 To you, O God, belong the greatness and the might, the glory, the victory, the majesty, the splendor; Yes! Everything in heaven, everything on earth; the kingdom all yours! You’ve raised yourself high over all.  MSG

1 COR 6:19 Do you not realize that your body is the sacred shrine of the Spirit of God, echoing within you. You do not own your life!

20 You are bought and paid for. All of you are his. Live your life conscious of how irreplacable priceless you are. You host God in your skin.   MIRROR

ISA 60:1 “Rise up in splendor and be radiant, for your light has dawned, and Yahweh’s glory now streams from you!

2 Look carefully! Darkness blankets the earth, and thick clouds covers the nations, but Yahweh arises upon you and the brightness of his glory appears over you!

3 Nations will be attracted to your radiant light and kings to the sunrise-glory of your new day.

4 Lift up your eyes higher! Look all around you and believe, for your sons are returning from far away and your daughters are being tenderly carried home. Watch as they all gather together, eager to come back to you!” TPT

ROM 8:18 He has taken the sting out of our suffering; what seemed burdensome at the time, becomes insignificant in comparison to the glory he reveals in us.

19 Our lives now represent the one event every creature anticipates with held breath, standing on tip-toe as it were to witness the unveiling of the sons of God. Can you hear the drum-roll?  MIRROR

Col 1:27 God wanted everyone, not just Jews, to know this rich and glorious secret inside and out, regardless of their background, regardless of their religious standing. The mystery in a nutshell is just this: Christ is in you, therefore you can look forward to sharing in God’s glory. It’s that simple. That is the substance of our Message. MSG

THE MIRICLE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS 6-1-25 VIDEO righteousness empowers us

Through Jesus, we have all received a miracle. We’ve been made righteous by our faith in Him. Nothing can ever snatch us away from Him. We’ve gone from death to life. No one can be righteous by their own actions. Righteousness is a miracle sent to us by the Holy Spirit. The righteous are those whose faith and love for God causes them to live their lives, depending on God‘s kindness.

PS 140:13 Your godly ones will thank you no matter what happens. For they choose and cherish your presence above everything else!  TPT

PROV 8:20 I lead you into the ways of righteousness to discover the paths of true justice.

21 Those who love me gain great wealth and a glorious inheritance, and I will fill their lives with treasures.”  TPT

ISA 53:11 After the great anguish of his soul, he will see light and be fully satisfied.  By knowing him, the righteous one, my servant will make many to be righteous, because he, their sin-bearer, carried away their sins.

12 So I, Yahweh, will assign him a portion among a great multitude, and he will triumph and divide the spoils of victory with his mighty ones —all because he poured out his life-blood to death. He was counted among the worst of sinners, yet he carried sin’s burden for many and intercedes for those who are rebels.  TPT

1 JN 3:7 Delightfully loved children, don’t let anyone divert you from this truth. The person who keeps doing what is right proves that he is righteous before God, even as the Messiah is righteous.

8 But the one who indulges in a sinful life is of the devil, because the devil has been sinning from the beginning. The reason the Son of God was revealed was to undo and destroy the works of the devil.

9 Everyone who is truly God’s child will refuse to keep sinning because God’s seed remains within him, and he is unable to continue sinning because he has been fathered by God himself.

10 Here is how God’s children can be clearly distinguished from the children of the Evil One. Anyone who does not demonstrate righteousness and show love to fellow believers is not living with God as his source.  TPT

GEN 15:6  And Abram trusted every word Yahweh had spoken! And because of his faith, Yahweh credited it to him as righteousness.  TPT  ↓↓↓

Gen 15:6 And he believed! Believed God! God declared him “Set-Right-with-God.” MSG

ROM 4:3 Scripture is clear, “Abraham believed what God believed about him and that concluded his righteousness.”

4 There is a large difference between a reward and a gift: if you have earned something through hard work, what you receive in return is your due and certainly not a gift.

5 It is clear then that someone who believes that God declares the ungodly innocent understands that it is faith and not our toil that accounts for righteousness.

6 David confirms this principle when he speaks of the blessedness of the one who discovers God’s approval without any reference to something specific that they had done to qualify themselves.

7 Oh what happy progress one makes with the weight of sin and guilt removed and one’s slate wiped clean!

8 “How blessed is the one who receives a receipt instead of an invoice for their sins.”  MIRROR

Gal 3:6 These things happen among you just as they happened with Abraham? He believed God, and that act of belief was turned into a life that was right with God.

7 Is it not obvious to you that persons who put their trust in Christ (not persons who put their trust in the law!) are like Abraham: children of faith?

8 It was all laid out beforehand in Scripture that God would set things right with non-Jews by faith. Scripture anticipated this in the promise to Abraham: “All nations will be blessed in you.”

9 So those now who live by faith are blessed along with Abraham, who lived by faith — this is no new doctrine! MSG

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GAL 3:6 Abraham had no other claim to righteousness but simply believing what God declared concerning him! Isaac confirmed God’s faith, not Abraham’s efforts. This is all we have in common with Abraham.

7 The conclusion is clear; faith and not flesh relates us to Abraham!  

8 Scripture records prophetically that the mass of non-Jewish nations would be justified by faith and not by their own ability to be righteous. This announcement by God over Abraham is the gospel in advance. God saw every nation included in the same principle of the faith that Abraham pioneered. “In you all the nations of the earth are equally represented in the blessing of faith.

9 As did Abraham so do we now find our source in the blessing of faith. MIRROR

2 COR 5:21 This is the divine exchange: he who knew no sin embraced our distortion; he appeared to be without form; this was the mystery of God’s prophetic poetry. He was disguised in our distorted image and marred with our iniquities; he took our sorrows, our pain and our shame to his grave and birthed his righteousness in us. He took our sins and we became his innocence. MIRROR

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2 Cor 5:21 How? you say. In Christ. God put the wrong on him who never did anything wrong, so we could be put right with God. MSG

1 John 2:29 Once you’re convinced that he is right and righteous, you’ll recognize that all who practice righteousness are God’s true children. MSG

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1 JN 2:29 To perceive God’s righteousness as defining his “I-am-ness”, concludes that everyone born of him inherently partakes of the same pattern and poetry that his righteousness inspires. Righteousness is our true genesis.   MIRROR

John 3:7 “So don’t be so surprised when I tell you that you have to be ‘born from above’ — out of this world, so to speak. MSG

Rom 1:17 God’s way of putting people right shows up in the acts of faith, confirming what Scripture has said all along: “The person in right standing before God by trusting him really lives.” MSG

ROM 10:4 Christ is the conclusion of the law, everything the law required of mankind was fulfilled in him; he thus represents the righteousness of the human race, based upon faith.  MIRROR

Prov 21:3 Clean living before God and justice with our neighbors mean far more to God than religious performance. MSG

Matt 5:19 Whoever then breaks or does away with or relaxes one of the least [important] of these commandments and teaches men so shall be called least [important] in the kingdom of heaven, but he who practices them and teaches others to do so shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.

20 For I tell you, unless your righteousness (your uprightness and your right standing with God) is more than that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.  AMP

2 TIM 2:22 The best way to consistently escape the snare and distractions of youthful lusts, which are often typified by an all-consuming longing for forbidden pleasures, is to pursue and engage your life actively in everything that celebrates your redeemed oneness. Instead of a sin-consciousness, cultivate a righteousness-consciousness.    MIRROR

1 Cor 15:34 Awake to righteousness, and sin not; for some have not the knowledge of God: I speak this to your shame. KJV

GAL 2:20 My old identity has been co-crucified with Christ and no longer lives. And now the essence of this new life is no longer mine, for the Anointed One lives his life through me—we live in union as one! My new life is empowered by the faith of the Son of God who loves me so much that he gave himself for me, dispensing his life into mine!

21 So that is why I don’t view God’s grace as something peripheral. For if keeping the law could release God’s righteousness to us, then Christ would have died for nothing.

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MATT 13:43  Then the righteous will shine like the brightness of the sun in their Father’s kingdom realm. If you’re able to understand this, then you’d better respond!” TPT ↓↓↓

Matt 13:43 Then will the righteous (those who are upright and in right standing with God) shine forth like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Let him who has ears [to hear] be listening, and let him consider and perceive and understand by hearing.  AMP

Isa 32:17 And the effect of righteousness will be peace [internal and external], and the result of righteousness will be quietness and confident trust forever.

18 My people shall dwell in a peaceable habitation, in safe dwellings, and in quiet resting-places.  AMP

HEB 1:9 For you have cherished righteousness and detested lawlessness. For this reason, God, your God, has anointed you and poured out the oil of bliss on you

more than on any of your friends.” TPT

Rom 5:1 THEREFORE, SINCE we are justified (acquitted, declared righteous, and given a right standing with God) through faith, let us [grasp the fact that we] have [the peace of reconciliation to hold and to enjoy] peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed One). AMP

2 TIM 4:7 I have fought an excellent fight. I have finished my full course with all my might and I’ve kept my heart full of faith.

8 There’s a crown of righteousness waiting in heaven for me, and I know that my Lord will reward me on his day of righteous judgment. And this crown is not only waiting for me, but for all who love and long for his unveiling.  TPT

1 Tim 6:11 But you, Timothy, man of God: Run for your life from all this. Pursue a righteous life — a life of wonder, faith, love, steadiness, courtesy. MSG