Righteous in Christ

[#020] How To Create A Climate For Abundant Fruitfulness 2

Brett Barclay — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 07:37:46 -0400

In this podcast, we cover the essential factors that cause the word of God to lodge in your heart and bear enormous fruitfulness. We also look at 7 profound characteristics of the Word of God, why it is so powerful in your life, and, why the devil seeks to snatch and seize the Word of God from you. They are 1. The word of God is indestructible – it lasts forever; 2. The word of God brings forth the life of God – it is God’s very own saving life; 3. The word of God is powerful and has unlimited energy; 4. The word of God creates entirely new realities; 5. The word of God always produces fruit; 6. The word of God is self-sustaining – it grows all by itself; and 7. The Word of God can do nothing until its planted in our hearts.

[#019] How To Create A Climate For Abundant Fruitfulness

Brett Barclay — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 07:36:33 -0400

God has called you to bear fruit, more fruit, much fruit and, fruit that remains (John 15:1-16). In this series, we examine the single most important parable Jesus ever spoke and what it means for you. Learn how to create a climate in your heart and life that guarantees overflowing fruitfulness. You’ll understand how to receive, retain and value the Word of God in your life to produce tremendous God-honoring results. Not only that, but you will learn about the key factors that cause the Word of God to lodge in your heart, and then grow and produce incredible fruit. Importantly, you’ll gain insight on the things that seek to undermine and limit your effectiveness and fruitfulness as a believer.

[#018] Gifted And Anointed For Fruitfulness (2)

Brett Barclay — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 07:32:39 -0400

God has given you a unique expression of His grace, power of capacity to build the church and advance the kingdom. Live a life of fruitfulness and effectiveness for God by understanding the importance of fulfillment (enjoying serving God), and honor (God receiving all the glory). Also includes how to get started in discovering, developing and using the God given gifts on your life. (2).

[#017] Gifted And Anointed For Fruitfulness (1)

Brett Barclay — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 07:29:42 -0400

God has given you a unique expression of His grace, power of capacity to build the church and advance the kingdom. Live a life of fruitfulness and effectiveness for God by understanding the importance of servant-hood (having the right motivation), stewardship (understanding responsibility and accountability), and capability (making the best contribution possible).

[#016] You Are Holy, And Blameless And Above Reproach

Brett Barclay — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 07:25:21 -0400

Col 1:22 is one of the greatest scriptures that describes our privileged position in Christ. How the believer sees themselves is vital to enjoying fulfilling fellowship with God and living a fruitful life for His glory. In this teaching we look at the 3 great truths Col 1:22 unveils to us. Wa are holy - set apart for God to be exclusively His; blameless - without blemish; and we are above reproach - one who cannot be accused of anything wrong. All this is said to be accomplished "in His sight" which means "in His searching and penetrating gaze."

[#015] Living By Christ’s Strength

Brett Barclay — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 07:20:49 -0400

Practicing righteousness is by grace through faith alone. The Christian life is not difficult, hard or challenging to live in your own strength, it’s impossible. The Christian life cannot be lived in your own strength; it must be lived in Christ’s strength. Grace through faith is the operating principle of the Christian life – it cannot be lived in any other way. We are either involved in strenuous moral striving, or exercising faith and trust in Christ. According to Ezek 36:26-27, it is the Holy Spirit within us that causes us, moves us and makes it possible for us to live for God. Phil 2:13 (AMP) is equally as inspiring when it says, "[Not in your own strength] for it is God Who is all the while effectually at work in you [energizing and creating in you the power and desire], both to will and to work for His good pleasure and satisfaction and delight.”

[#014] Living And Working For God’s Glory (3)

Brett Barclay — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 07:14:09 -0400

The believer in Christ is encouraged to be “zealous for good works” (Titus 2:14), “a pattern of good works” (Titus 2:7), to “maintain good works” (Titus 3:14), have observable “good works” (1 Peter 2:12). Importantly, we are to "consider one another in order to stir up love and good works." (Heb 10:24). Good works are works that are prompted by faith, motivated by love and energised by the Holy Spirit. (3).

[#013] Living and Working for God’s Glory (2)

Brett Barclay — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 07:06:32 -0400

Practicing righteousness is about maintaining good works. We look at Abraham's life again. In Gen 15, we see Abraham in a deep sleep when God makes a covenant with him. This is Righteousness Declared. In Gen 22, we see Abraham wide awake, obeying the voice of God to sacrifice Isaac, demonstrating the genuine righteousness he had been freely and graciously given in Gen 15:6. This is Righteousness Practiced. We also look at maintaining good works and fruitfulness, and Paul's call to Galatian believers to use their liberty for the right kind of works.

[#012] Living And Working For God’s Glory (1)

Brett Barclay — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 07:02:52 -0400

You are the righteousness of God! And, the God of Righteousness now lives in you! It is the most normal and natural thing for the practice of righteousness to be evidenced in your life. It is critical that we can make a distinction between wrong works and good works. There is a strong biblical call to a life of good works – good works that proceed from faith in Christ. Heb 9:11-14 is crystal clear that the blood of Jesus cleanses our conscience from dead works (the wrong kind of works), in order that we may serve the living God (the right kind of works). So to enter His rest - the sabbath rest of our salvation - works are not required. In fact, they’re prohibited. Once you have a new vital relationship with Christ, works will naturally proceed from that relationship.

[#011] Ruling And Reigning As A Believer (2)

Brett Barclay — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 06:59:29 -0400

In Adam, sin reigns over us. But in Christ, we reign over sin!

“^17ÂFor if by the one manâ€™s offense death reigned through the one, much more those who receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness will reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ.)”

In Romans chapter 6, Paul introduces the concept of an ‘instrument.’

Every musician needs an instrument to express their musical ability.

Sinâ€™s desire is to use you as an instrument and express itself through you.

Through the power of grace, we are to use our hands, our feet, our words â€“ indeed our whole life â€“ to express the wonders of Christ, not the character of our old master, sin.

An aspect of the fruit of the Spirit (Gal 5:22-23) is â€œâ€¦self-control.â€

Self-control in the Greek means “to have power or dominion over oneself, to be inwardly strong.”Â Strength and self-control are by-products of yielding to the Spiritâ€™s empowering Presence in your life.

You donâ€™t get them by trying to live for God in your own determination and independent self-effort.

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[#010] Ruling and Reigning as a Believer (1)

Brett Barclay — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 06:56:14 -0400

You now stand in the position of a permanent relationship of freedom to your old sinful nature. You are not enslaved to obey it (as you once were before Christ). You have had the divine nature imparted to you (Christ in you, the hope of glory), by which you have been given both the desire and the power to do Godâ€™s will. Practicing righteousness means that you now rule, reign and have dominion by virtue of the empowerment of God’s grace. You are to actively recognize, continually acknowledge, and act on the fact that you have been forever set free from the dominion of sin in your life. (1).

[#009] Maturing in Christ

Brett Barclay — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 06:50:04 -0400

Practicing Righteousness is about maturing in Christ. According to Colossians 1:21-29, holy, and blameless, and above reproach is not mature. The work of the Cross presents us holy, and blameless, and above reproach. The ongoing preaching and teaching of Christ, in wisdom, with warning, presents us mature. Declared Righteous and Recreated Righteous is incredible and life-changing and…. maturity awaits! Let us go on to maturity.

[#008] Empowered by Righteousness to Live for God

Brett Barclay — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 06:46:34 -0400

So, you are declared and recreated righteous in Christ. What does that mean for the way you live for God’s glory? In this overview, we look at 5 vital biblical areas. Practicing Righteousness is 1). Maturing in Christ; 2). By grace through faith alone; 3). Yielding to God and not to sin; 4). Bearing the character of Christ to the glory of God; and 5). Maintaining good works.

[#007] New Heart, New Spirit, New Power (2)

Brett Barclay — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 06:42:51 -0400

You are a new creation in Christ. An entirely new person. You have been given a new heart and a new spirit, a new desire and a new power to live for God. Christ has completely defeated the old reign and tyranny of sin. Christ in you, the hope of glory, gives you the desire and the power to live for Him. (2).

[#006] New Heart, New Spirit, New Power (1)

Brett Barclay — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 06:39:06 -0400

[#005] The Amazing Benefits of Being Declared Righteous (4)

Brett Barclay — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 06:35:27 -0400

The benefits of being Declared Righteous are staggering! In this episode, we continue to explore the amazing, tangible benefits of being right with God. The basis and foundation of your favor with God is not what you can do (or have not done), it is based solely on what Christ has done for you. You are favored in Christ. The gracious birthright of the favor and blessing of God is yours in Christ. (2 of 2).

[#004] The Amazing Benefits of Being Declared Righteous (3)

Brett Barclay — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 06:29:45 -0400

[#003] The Amazing Benefits of Being Declared Righteous (2)

Brett Barclay — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 06:26:26 -0400

The benefits of being Declared Righteous are staggering! In this episode, we continue to explore the amazing, tangible benefits of being right with God. Peace with God that enables us to rest and enjoy our relationship with God; true, real freedom from guilt and condemnation (imposed particularly by self and the enemy); and the gracious birthright of the favor and blessing of God.

[#002] The Amazing Benefits of Being Declared Righteous (1)

Brett Barclay — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 05:57:34 -0400

The benefits of being Declared Righteous are staggering! In this episode, we explore the amazing, tangible benefits of being right with God. Boldness before God and confident access to God; and full and complete acceptance and approval by God.

[#001] You Are Righteous In Christ

Brett Barclay — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 05:46:37 -0400

You possesses a righteousness, which perfectly and forever satisfies the law, namely, Christ’s own righteousness. Through faith in Christ, all of your sins (past, present and future) have been pardoned, and God accounts, accepts, and treats you as righteous in the eyes of the law.