 The Believer's Heartfelt Response to The Feast of Atonement
Summary
Messiah became the atonement for our sins; and is the atonement. We appropriate His atonement by receiving His sacrificial blood for the remission of our sins. We then come under the law of grace, and receive the operative power of the Holy Spirit; thus living in the freedom of the law of the Spirit.
Our natural fleshly tendencies, however, are inclined towards satisfying carnal desires, and therefore subject to the sway of sin. Giving into sin—lust of the eyes, lust of the flesh, and pride of life—brings guilt upon us, and puts us under the operative power and consequences of the law of sin; which leads to spiritual death. Repentance—the active turning back towards God—and receiving the mercy of Messiah’s forgiveness, restores the operative powers of the law of grace—the liberty of God’s Spirit.
Life Application Questions
Review Paul’s monologue in Romans 7. How do you relate to what he is describing? Then read Romans 8. Meditate about what Paul is relating. Compare the benefits and values of life as a child of God vs. life under the sway of sin.
Scripture References
Romans 7-8; Galatians 3:21-29; 5:16-26
Book References
Faith and Fables: p. 22-27; 165-173
Sons and Servants: p. 9-12; 15-18; 33-35; 65-66; 80-81
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