Confession of Faith - January 1, 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 3.1.1 - #1

Words of Light Upon the Face of Fleshly Appetites and Passions

January 1, 2005

God has not come to bring me the guilt that has been laid at my feet. Many of his people have been defiled by guilt. I will not maintain purity if I do not discern between conviction and condemnation. I will not allow the spirit of conviction to be misinterpreted as a guilty verdict. Because God sent forth conviction, does not mean that he sent forth the sentence of condemnation. I rise up and walk in the spirit, for there is no condemnation to those who walk in the spirit. Condemnation is a filthy spirit. It will defile me and corrupt my purity. I hear God's word, and I believe on the Father. I have everlasting life, and I shall not come into condemnation. I have passed from death unto life. I believe this.

The gift of righteousness reigns by Jesus Christ. By Adam's offense, death reigned, but much more, I have received the abundance of grace. There is enough grace to keep me free from guilt; therefore, I rise up and walk in the liberty of the Spirit. I have received justification of life. I was not justified because of anything I have done; therefore, I purpose to not be proud, and I will not fall into the condemnation of the devil. I should be humbled and filled with praise because of justification. I will bestow honor upon Jesus, the King of kings, by my worship. I should give supreme respect and reverence to my God. When the people have learned to be extravagant in their love for him, they will experience great victories over their enemies. When they have learned extreme submission to him, they will experience great peace, and their many wars against evil spirits will cease.

In many cultures, the kissing of one's hand is a way of expressing adoration. I kiss God's hand with praises today. Now my love will be accepted as love given with deep affection and respect. I renounce all of my acts of pretensions to worship him. I will deny my flesh its allegiance to corruption and refuse to enter into a war with it. God will be gratified with my actions when I refuse the taste and the appetite of my flesh. Many spend much of their time gratifying their flesh. I will teach the people to renounce these gratifications. I remember that a passion has an object. Occasionally, I have allowed some appetites to develop before the passion was directed to an object; however, when I have longed for God and panteth after him as the heart panteth after the water brooks, my soul will be satisfied.

Blessed are those who do hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they shall be filled. I will come before the Lord with the voice of joy and praise, and my soul will never be cast down. He has commanded his lovingkindness in the daytime. In the night, his songs are with me; therefore, I will let my prayers come unto him, the God of my life. The enemy shall not oppress me. Jesus is my God and my rock. I hope in him continually. He is the health of my countenance. He is my altar. I worship God in spirit and in truth. I approach his throne boldly with my petitions, and he will fulfill them.

My devotion is proof of my affection toward the Lord. I magnify and honor him continually. My admiration of him will stand in the presence of vicious attacks by the enemy. God justified me. Those that he justified, he also glorified. Whosoever offers him praise, glorifies God. I will let my praises be an oblation and a sacrifice to him. They will lead me into a victorious battle. God has come for the first-fruits of my strength; therefore, I will give them to him and receive new strength for my day. I allow the sacrifice of praise to come up before the presence of the Lord, and he will receive them as a sweet savor of incense.

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.