Let's get real simple about the powerlessness of sin

When you accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, His blood became the payment for all your sins; once and for all. Jesus offered one sacrifice for sin, forever. You don’t lose your standing with God when you fail. So let’s get real simple about the powerlessness of sin.

Jesus’ death was the final payment for all sin. John declared, “Behold, the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world!” The work of the cross is complete. He can’t be re-crucified for your “next” sin. It’s already paid for. Every debt is forgiven.

But here’s where many Christians struggle: the enemy constantly feeds the lie that sin still separates you from God. That lie is rooted in what used to be true under the law. Sin entered through Adam and carried the power of death. For generations, it kept its grip until the debt of sin was fully paid. Even now, Satan only operates under the old law of sin. But Jesus broke that power.

When Jesus gave His life as the full payment for sin, sin lost its authority. It no longer has the power to separate you from God. Satan lost his claim over you. The debt has been canceled—completely.

Because of what Jesus did, your relationship with God doesn’t work like this: sin → separation → confession → forgiveness → closeness restored. No. That’s not how it is. The truth is this: when you accept Jesus as Lord and Savior, you are already close to God. Period. When the Holy Spirit lives in your heart, you can’t get any closer.

And the Spirit isn’t some part-time guest—He doesn’t show up when life is good and then leave when you mess up. He’s not treating your heart like a vacation home. No—He’s always with you.

Here’s the simple but important part: you are not in control of your salvation. You are in control of choosing to accept Jesus and follow Him—but your salvation doesn’t hinge on your performance. If it did, then the work of the cross would be weak and ineffective, easily undone by your failures. That’s a lie straight from hell.

Your right standing with God rests on one thing alone: Jesus’ sacrifice. Not your behavior. Nothing can separate you from the love of God. The only thing that can is your own rejection of Jesus. Salvation is God’s free gift—freely given, freely received. But you must both accept it and keep it.

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