Confession of Faith - September 11, 2004

SCRIPTURAL VERIFICATION

The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach; That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.

(Romans 10:8-10)

CONFESSION

OF FAITH

Series 2.9.11 - #254

September 11, 2004

I am free. The Lord made me free by the truth. The spirit of bondage desires to enslave me and make me a prisoner of ignorance. I will not be chained to ignorance. I am assured that God has made me free and liberated me in Christ Jesus. I will not be controlled by men who use subtle weapons of self-righteousness and positions in this life to restrict others. Many are limited in liberty because of the doctrines of men and philosophies of this world. I will obey those who have the rule over me, but I will not submit myself to false leaders. I know them by their fruits. The Lord has given me freedom. I will not go back to the halls of bondage again. I served many years in the house of bondage where I was robbed. By subtle schemes and false promises, I was held in quarters of oppression. God came and made me free by the truth. Now I worship him in spirit and in truth. This one thing I know: that even my worship in the house of bondage was not in vain. My worship came unto the Lord in sincerity and was received by him. He will show forth the fruit of my worship not many days hence. I will know that he is a just God and not a respecter of persons.

God has given me the special rights of a citizen of heaven. I am not restricted in heavenly places, for the freedom of these places has been given, and none can retract these privileges. I do not need to resort to the tactics of a freedom fighter to gain my privileges. I will not resort to terrorist policies to hold on to my liberties. The battle is the Lord's. He will repay. I will go on to win the lost and leave men and their schemes up to God. He will render to every man his just reward. The Lord gave me sons and daughters. They were stolen from me. Now he will decide who gets who, for all sheep are his. He is judging between me and my brethren. No advantages are given because of race and position. God is just. Now I behold the swing of justice on my behalf.

Jesus has not led me into another bondage house. I will not be vanquished or brought under the dominion of men. Many men are rebels in conquest of their own kingdoms using the Lord's name as their authority. I choose not to listen to these men, for they speak for themselves and not for God. The Lord is not double-minded, neither is he unjust. The laws of his kingdom are right. The laws of men must be in subjection to the laws of God. The laws of many men are man-made. I will not be in bondage to their laws. Many have been brought into captivity and conquered by man-made laws; thereby, making the law of liberty of non-effect. I have been emancipated from the dominion of man. I am the bondservant of God. He is my head. God has appointed men of love and honor in the governing positions in his kingdom. I will follow the Lord, and he will show me men of integrity, honor, and love. I refuse to serve under the slavery authored by men. God swore by oath to my father Abraham that I would be granted deliverance out of the hand of my enemies and that I might serve him without fear in holiness and righteousness. A light has been given to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death to guide their feet into the way of peace. God has sent me into a desert till my time comes. I will wait here until he calls me forth for the mission that I am appointed unto.

The Lord has given me a highway, a way, the way of holiness. The unclean shall not pass over it, but it shall be for those, the wayfaring men, though fools shall not err therein. No lion shall be here, nor shall any ravenous beast go up thereon, it shall not be found here, but the redeemed shall walk here, and the ransomed of the Lord shall return and come to Zion with songs and everlasting joy upon their heads. They shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away. Jesus shall save me with an everlasting salvation, and I shall not be ashamed, nor confounded, a world without end.

Hebrews 10:22 - 23

Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;)

Ephesians 2:8-9

For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.