What Happened to Us Through Jesus

Donald R. Absher
Bourbonnais, Illinois

Jesus seeks entry into our life. Rev. 3:10.

Jesus invites us to become His disciple. Matt. 11: 28-30.

We become children of God. John I 12-13.

We are born again. John 3:3-8.

We gain eternal life. John 3:14-17.

We avoid judgment and pass out of death. John 5:24.

We understand God's priorities better. John 6: 26-44.

We no longer walk in darkness. John 8:2.

We can know the truth. John 8:31.

We are saved. John 9:9.

We are secure in our salvation. John 10:27-30.

We have new possibilities concerning death. John 11:25-26.

Jesus brought us to the Father. John 14:6.

The Holy Spirit will lead us into the truth. John 16:13.

We have a better understanding of eternal life. John17:3.

The Holy Spirit will be a source of power to us. Acts 1:8.

We know that salvation is by faith in the Lord Jesus. Acts 16:31.

Faith in the Gospel can bring important changes. Acts 26:17-18.

The Gospel is God's power for salvation. Rom. 1:16.

The righteousness of God is manifested in believers through faith in Christ Jesus. Rom. 3:21-26.

We have peace with God through faith in Christ. Rom. 5:1.

Sin will not be able to master us. Rom. 6:14.

Eternal life is a gift to us. Rom. 6:23.

There is now no condemnation to us who are in Christ. Rom. 8:1.

The Holy Spirit helps us pray and intercedes for us. Rom. 8:26-27.

God causes all things to work for good for us. Rom 8:28.

We are called, justified and glorified in God’s thinking. Rom. 8:30.

God is for us. Rom. 8:31.

Nothing can separate us from the love of God in Christ. Rom 8: 37-39.

Believers in Christ will not be disappointed. Rom. 10:11.

Faith came to believers by hearing the Gospel. Rom. 10:17.

The gifts and calling of God are irrevocable. Rom. 11:29.

We have been accepted by Christ. Rom. 15:7.

God has called us into fellowship with His Son. I Cor. 1:9.

Our faith is not based on human wisdom. 1 Cor. 2:4-5.

We now have a mind that understands spiritual issues. 1 Cor. 2:9-16.

We are a temple of God. 1 Cor. 3:16.

We have all things. I Cor. 3:20-23.

We will have praise from God. 1 Cor. 4:5.

Each of us has a manifestation of the Holy Spirit. 1 Cor. 12:7-12.

We are all needed in the body of Christ. 1 Cor 12:21.

We will someday put on immortality. 1 Cor. 15:50-57.

Work done for the Lord will not be in vain. 1 Cor. 15:58.

We are promised comfort in our affliction. 2 Cor. 1:3-4.

We can have an eternal outlook on life. 2 Cor. 4:16-18.

We have a home in the heavens. 2 Cor. 5:1.

While at home in our body we are away from the Lord. 2 Cor. 5:6.

Christ has made us rich. 2 Cor. 8:9.

God's grace is sufficient. 2 Cor. 12:9.

We know that no one is justified by works of the law. Gal. 2:16.

Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law. Gal. 3:13.

The law has become a tutor to us. Gal. 3:24.

We can have victory over the flesh by walking in the Spirit. Gal. 5:16.

God has given us every spiritual blessing. Eph. 1:3.

He chose us to be holy and blameless before Him. Eph.1:4.

He adopted us for Himself. Eph. 1:5.

We have redemption and forgiveness. Eph. 1:7.

The message we heard is true. Eph. 1:13.

We were sealed with the Holy Spirit. Eph. 1:13-14.

He is a pledge. Eph. 1:14.

We have been made alive. Eph. 2:5.

We are seated with Christ in heavenly places. Eph. 2:6.

We have been saved by grace, not works. Eph. 2:8-9.

We are God's workmanship. Eph. 2:10.

Both Jews and Gentiles who believe in Christ are one. Eph. 2:11-22.

Gentiles have been brought near by Christ. Eph. 2:13.

Christ has made peace between those in both groups who are believers in Him. Eph 2:14, 17.

All believers in Christ have access to the Father. Eph 2:18.

All believers in Christ are citizens of God’s household. Eph. 2:19.

All believers are a dwelling of God’s Spirit. Eph. 2:22.

We have a God who is able. Eph. 3:20.

God has equipped the body of Christ to grow. Eph 4:11-16.

Advice on how to be strong in the Lord. Eph. 6:10-18.

The work God began in us all will be finished. Phil 1:6.

We can see Paul's imprisonment is an example of Rom. 8:28 and Phil. 1:12-14.

We are citizens of Heaven. Phil. 3:20.

Our body will be changed by Jesus. Phil. 3:21.

The Lord is near. Phil. 4:4-7.

The Lord equips us to cope with all circumstances. Phil. 4:11-13.

God will supply all our needs. Phil. 4:19.

We have been delivered from the domain of darkness. Col. 1:13.

We have redemption and forgiveness. Col. 1:14.

We can be presented to the Lord holy and blameless. Col. 1:21-23.

Reminder that we have been made alive. Col. 2:13-14.

Our life is hidden with Christ in God. Col. 3:3.

We have been chosen by God. Col. 3:12, 1Thes. 1:4.

We will be delivered from God’s future wrath. 1Thes. 1:10.

We are called into God's kingdom and glory. 1Thes. 2:12.

Living believers will join the dead in Christ to meet Him in glory. 1Thes. 4:13-18.

God will be sure we will be without blame at Christ’s return. 1Thes. 5:22-24.

God will punish those who have troubled His believers. 2 Thes.1:6-10.

We have a favorable outcome in the Day of the Lord. 2 Thess. 2:1-13.

We have been given eternal comfort and good hope. 2 Thes. 2:16.

The Lord will protect us from the evil one. 2 Thes. 3:3.

The goal of Paul's instruction to us is love. 1 Tim. 1:5.

Christ did not come into the world to judge us. 1 Tim. 1:15.

God wants everyone to be saved. 1 Tim. 2:3-6.

We have been given spiritual gifts. 1 Tim. 4:14.

How to recognize the Holy Spirit’s work in us. 2 Tim. 1:7.

We have a holy calling. 2 Tim. 1:9-10.

We have been warned about the last days. 2 Tim. 3:1.

We have been told the purpose of Scripture. 2 Tim. 3:15-17.

We have been told about a crown we can have. 2 Tim. 4:8.

We have not been saved by our righteous deeds. Titus 3:5-7.

We have been told how God spoke to us. Heb. 1:1-2.

Our Savior is superior to angels. Heb. 1:4-13.

Our salvation is called: So great! Heb. 2:3-4.

Reminder that man was created to oversee God’s creation. Heb. 2:5-8.

Why Jesus calls us brethren. Heb. 2:11-13.

Jesus has rendered the devil powerless. Heb. 2:4.

Jesus made it possible for us not to fear death. Heb. 2:15.

Jesus is our merciful and faithful high priest. Heb. 2:17.

Jesus can help us when we are tempted. Heb. 2:18.

We have a heavenly calling. Heb. 3:1.

We have things that accompany our salvation. Heb. 6:9.

We have a certain reason for our hope. Heb. 6:18.

God will not change His mind. Heb 7:21-25.

Jesus offers a new and better Covenant. Heb. 7:22-28, 8:6, 12-13.

Faith is defined. Heb. 11:1-3.

Faith is illustrated. Heb. 11:4-40.

Faith is perfected. Heb. 12:1-2.

We should expect discipline from the Lord. Heb. 12:5-8.

The Lord's discipline has purpose. Heb. 12:9-11.

If the Lord needs to judge our behavior, He will not leave us. Heb. 13:4-6.

An unexpected benefit from using hospitality. Heb. 13:2.

Trials have a purpose in our life. James 1:2-4,12.

God’s way to have wisdom. James 1:5-8.

All good and perfect gifts are from above. James 1:17.

Wisdom from above described. James 3:17.

How to make the Devil flee from us. James 4:7-8.

How to handle illness. James 5:14-16.

How and why we are chosen. 1 Pet. 1:2.

Results of being chosen. 1 Pet. 1:3-5.

The value of our faith. 1 Pet. 1:7a.

Results of our faith. 1 Pet. 1:7b-9, 16-25.

What is involved in our Salvation. 1 Pet. 1:10-12.

Who we are now. 1 Pet. 2:1-5, 9-12.

Our new obligations in each of these identities. 1 Pet. 2:2-11.

We have been given a special gift to serve others. 1 Pet. 4:10.

We may suffer for righteousness’ sake but will be blessed. 1 Pet. 3:14.

God will be watching. 1 Pet. 3:12.

If we humble ourselves, God will exalt us. 1 Pet. 5:6.

We are invited to cast all our cares upon the Lord. 1 Pet. 5:2.

Promises God makes to any who goes through suffering. 1 Pet. 5:10.

God has given us everything we need for life and godliness. 2 Pet. 1:3.

How God's promises will help us. 2 Pet. 1:4.

Things we should practice. 2 Pet. 1:5-10.

Where Peter’s doctrine came from. 2 Pet. 1:16-18.

God knows how to rescue us from temptation. 2 Pet. 2:9.

We should look for new heavens and earth. 2 Pet. 3:13.

What Peter thought about Paul’s teachings. 2 Pet. 3:15-16.

We have credible witnesses to the life and ministry of Jesus. 1 John 1:1-2.

Fellowship with the Lord is possible. 1 John 1:3, 7.

We can experience forgiveness and cleansing for sin. 1 John 1:9.

Jesus is our advocate—our defender in public. 1 John 2:1.

Jesus satisfied God’s wrath for our sins. 1 John 2:2.

Our God can be known. 1 John 2:13-14a.

God's Word can give us victory over Satan. 1 John 2:14b.

We know the truth. 1 John 2:21.

We will be like Christ someday. 1 John 3:2.

We have passed out of death into life. 1 John 3:14.

We can be confident before God. 1 Jn. 3:21.

Things we can be sure of because of our faith in Christ. 1 John 5:1-21.

Our God is able. Jude 24-25.