26 Feb Blessed with Heavens Best Part 3

Spiritual Blessings Authority Overview

In Part 3 of ‘Blessed with Heaven’s Best,’ this powerful sermon explores God’s incredible love and the righteousness He freely gives believers. The message reveals how God’s love was the driving force behind creation, redemption, and our new identity in Christ. Through examining Ephesians 1:3-6 and 2 Corinthians 5:21, we discover that God has already blessed us with every spiritual blessing in heavenly places. The sermon contrasts two types of righteousness: self-effort (like Cain’s offering) versus receiving God’s gift of righteousness (like Abel’s sacrifice). After Jesus’ victory over sin and death, believers are no longer condemned but are made the righteousness of God in Christ. This isn’t about future promises but present reality – we have dominion and authority now as God’s beloved children. The message emphasizes that God sees us through the lens of His love, not our failures, and has given us everything we need for life and godliness. Understanding this truth transforms how we see ourselves and enables us to walk in the authority and blessing God has already provided.

Spiritual Blessings Authority Outline

• 0:00 – God’s Love in Creation and Redemption: God created mankind out of love and redeemed us through the Great Exchange.
• 5:30 – Understanding God is Love: When reading Scripture, we can substitute ‘love’ for ‘God’ to understand His nature.
• 12:15 – No Condemnation for Believers: Romans 8:1 declares there is no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus.
• 18:00 – Already Blessed with Every Spiritual Blessing: Ephesians 1:3-6 reveals God has already blessed us, not will bless us.
• 25:45 – Dominion Restored Through Christ: Jesus destroyed principalities and powers, restoring our God-given dominion.
• 32:20 – Two Types of Righteousness: Comparing Cain’s self-effort with Abel’s gratitude illustrates righteousness by faith.
• 38:10 – Made the Righteousness of God: 2 Corinthians 5:21 explains how we become God’s righteousness in Christ.
• 44:30 – Ruling and Reigning Now: We are called to exercise dominion as God’s representatives on earth.

Scripture References

Ephesians 1:3-6, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Romans 8:1, John 3:16, Romans 5:17, Genesis 1:26, Psalm 8:6, Psalm 115:16, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Mark 16:19, 2 Peter 1:3, Hebrews 11:1

Key Takeaways

• God created you out of love and to express His love to you – this is your primary purpose and identity.
• You are not condemned regardless of how you feel about yourself; God sees you through Christ’s righteousness.
• God has already blessed you with every spiritual blessing in heavenly places – it’s not future tense but present reality.
• As a believer, you have been given dominion and authority to rule and reign in this life as God’s representative.
• There are two types of righteousness: self-effort versus receiving God’s gift of righteousness through faith.
• Jesus has already destroyed the works of Satan and restored everything that was lost in Adam’s fall.
• Your identity is ‘Christ-one’ – you carry the anointing and spirit of God as His beloved child.

Spiritual Blessings Authority Notes

This transformative message unveils the profound truth that God’s love was not only the motivation behind creation but continues to be the driving force in our relationship with Him today. The sermon begins by establishing that when God created mankind, it was purely an expression of love seeking an object to lavish affection upon. Just as romantic love finds expression when it encounters its beloved, God’s love found its expression in creating humanity to receive and reciprocate that divine affection.The Great Exchange through Isaiah 52-54 demonstrates how God intervened when corruption entered His creation. Rather than abandoning His love project, God doubled down on love by sending His only begotten Son. This wasn’t Plan B – it was love’s ultimate expression. When we understand that God is love, we can read Scripture with fresh eyes, substituting ‘love’ wherever we see ‘God’ or ‘Lord’ to grasp the heart behind every divine action.The sermon powerfully addresses the destructive nature of condemnation, whether from others or ourselves. Romans 8:1 declares unequivocally that there is no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus. This isn’t based on feelings or circumstances but on the finished work of Christ. Just as a person’s feelings about their gender don’t change biological reality, our feelings of condemnation don’t change our justified status before God.Ephesians 1:3-6 reveals the staggering truth that God has already blessed us with every spiritual blessing in heavenly places. The verb tense is crucial – not ‘will bless’ but ‘has blessed.’ This means everything we need for life and godliness has already been provided. The Gospel isn’t about wrestling with God to get Him to move on our behalf; it’s about awakening to what He’s already accomplished.The contrast between Cain and Abel illustrates two approaches to righteousness: self-effort versus receiving God’s provision. Cain’s offering represented human achievement (‘look what I did for you, God’), while Abel’s sacrifice expressed gratitude (‘thank you for what you’ve done for me, God’). This same distinction exists today between works-based religion and grace-based relationship.2 Corinthians 5:21 presents the miraculous exchange: Christ became sin so we could become the righteousness of God in Him. This isn’t just forgiveness of sins but an actual transfer of Christ’s perfect righteousness to us. Romans 5:17 promises that those who receive this gift of righteousness will rule and reign as kings in this life – not just in heaven but now.The sermon concludes by emphasizing our restored dominion. What Adam lost through sin, Christ has recovered through His victory. We are not victims waiting for rescue but victorious sons and daughters exercising the authority of heaven on earth. God is not against us but for us, not here to scold but to hold, drawing us into deeper revelations of our identity and inheritance in Him.

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