“For he has rescued us from the kingdom of darkness and transferred us into the Kingdom of his dear Son, who purchased our freedom and forgave our sins.” Colossians 1:13-14
Many grow up being told they are sinners saved by grace. But is this true?
Before coming to faith, we were all sinners, then there was a moment in time when we asked Jesus to be our Saviour. At that split second, we were instantly transferred into God’s kingdom and became saints.
Nowhere in the New Testament do we see God’s people addressed as sinners. Not even as sinners saved by grace. Believers are called saints, brothers, children of light, light in the Lord, holy ones and God’s people. We don’t grow into saints or work our way into being a saint. It’s an instant spiritual shift that God makes on our behalf, in response to our faith.
Does this mean we will never sin again? Sadly no, but it does mean we are no longer ruled by sin. “Sin is no longer your master, for you no longer live under the requirements of the law. Instead, you live under the freedom of God’s grace” (Romans 6:14).
So what does it matter if we see ourselves as saints or sinners? If we see ourselves as sinners, we will sin, because that’s what sinners do. If we see ourselves as saints, we are more likely to live like saints.
When Paul wrote that we aren’t to regard others from a human point of view (2 Corinthians 5:16). His words also apply to ourselves. We no longer look at ourselves from a human perspective, instead, we choose God’s perspective. If the God of all truth, calls us saints, then who are we to disagree?
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