553. Why Jesus Taught Two Covenants (Part 10): Forgive Others or God Won't Forgive You?

In part 10 of our series, we take a look at something Jesus stated about forgiveness. He said people should pray they will be forgiven as they forgive others. After the prayer, Jesus said they would be forgiven for sins based upon the condition that they forgive others for their sins. This was not good news to the Jews who were listening because it was based upon their ability instead of the gift of righteousness that would come through Christ. Jesus went on to tell them about something they were ignorant about — God's righteousness. They should begin to seek this instead of trying to establish their own righteousness through the works of the law. As believers, we no longer seek this gift because we have already become His righteousness.



   

419. Seeking What Has Already Been Given?

During the sermon on the mount, Jesus told His Jewish audience who were under the old covenant law to seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness... This was a switch from the system they had been under where they sought to establish their own righteousness (or right-standing with God). The good news gospel has revealed something that had been previously concealed and that is God's righteousness given to us as a gift. As new covenant believers, this is something we no longer need to seek. It now identifies us. When it comes to His righteousness, look no further than where you are right now. He lives in you.

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