Our salvation is more than “my sins are forgiven,” or “I’m going to heaven when I die.” Here is a partial list of gratitude-inducing blessings that belong to the child of God. Our salvation is greater than we can conceive of. Don’t deprive yourself of experiencing the fullness of salvation that Jesus has won for you. \u201cI\u2019m a good person who goes to church\u201d doesn\u2019t come close.<\/p>\n
There\u2019s a hymn that tells us to count our blessings. May this list be a starting point to relish all that has been given us. In addition, for those who long for more out of their life, check through these to see what you still have ahead of you. Not all blessings of salvation come on the first day of receiving Christ. Many take time and effort to develop or appreciate. For instance, the believer who keeps complaining during hard times has not developed hope yet, which is being confident of a positive future in spite of present circumstances. True hope develops over time as we weather the trials and see God follow through.<\/p>\n
I divided the list into different groupings. The first list are blessings that can occur relatively early in a believer’s life. Many of blessings grow in their fullness throughout a believer\u2019s life through sanctification. The second part is what the believing and surrendered can know later in experience because it takes time to learn the lessons and grow in character. The last two will be known after Jesus returns, but not every believer will experience all of them. Quite a few of these blessings of salvation are conditional on the believer\u2019s growth and faithfulness. These groupings are subjective; others will disagree on how they should be grouped together. Ordered alphabetically within each group.<\/p>\n
Read, and give thanks!<\/p>\n
::: Now :::<\/strong><\/p>\n Accepted in the Beloved ::: Over time, conditional :::<\/strong><\/p>\n Adoption as sons of God ::: Future, for all :::<\/strong><\/p>\n God dwells with us ::: Future, conditional :::<\/strong><\/p>\n Crowns and rewards among the faithful Our salvation is more than “my sins are forgiven,” or “I’m going to heaven when I die.” Here is a partial list of gratitude-inducing blessings that belong to the child of God. Our salvation is greater than we can conceive … Continue reading
\nA clear conscience
\nAnswers to prayer
\nBaptized into His death
\nBecome a new creation
\nBeing His sheep, hearing His voice
\nCan put on the new man
\nDead to sin, freed from slavery to sin
\nDelivered from the fear of death
\nFilled with the Spirit
\nForgiveness of sins
\nFreed from the flesh by the cross
\nFreed from the law
\nGrace of God given, grace abounding
\nHave bold access to God by Spirit
\nHaving newness of life
\nHaving the righteousness of God
\nHoly, sanctified, consecrated, set apart
\nIn Christ
\nIn the kingdom
\nJustified by faith
\nKnowing His will
\nLed by the Spirit
\nLiving by faith
\nLiving for God
\nMade alive in Christ
\nNo more condemnation
\nObeying God from the heart
\nPeace with God
\nPossessing eternal life
\nPower of God working in us
\nReceived atonement for our sins
\nReceiving a new vocation\/calling
\nReceiving spiritual gifts
\nReconciled to God
\nRedeemed through His blood
\nSaved from wrath
\nSealed by the Holy Spirit
\nSitting in heavenly places in Christ
\nTaught by the Spirit
\nWashed in the blood
\nWrath of God appeased, propitiated<\/p>\n
\nBearing fruit of righteousness
\nBorn of the Spirit
\nChrist reigning as Lord
\nConformed to His image
\nEnduring trials with joy
\nFather and Son dwell within
\nFreed from the law of sin and death
\nFull assurance of hope
\nLoving your neighbor as yourself
\nSpiritually minded<\/p>\n
\nNew resurrection bodies
\nNo more death or sin
\nReunite with loved ones<\/p>\n
\nGlorified
\nInheritance in the kingdom
\nInhabit new heavens and new earth
\nJoint-heirs with Christ
\nReign with Christ on thrones<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"