Conscience of Righteousness | Pastor Raph | March 9, 2025

Forgiveness, faith, and the anointing of the Holy Spirit are at the core of a victorious Christian life. Fear and guilt often try to hold believers back, but God calls His people to walk in confidence, not condemnation (Hebrews 11:6). The enemy uses a sense of failure to weaken faith, yet God’s power is made perfect in weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9-10). Jesus’ sacrifice on the Cross ensures that purification is not based on our ability to remember or confess every sin but on His perfect and complete atonement (1 John 1:7). Those who trust in Christ are fully forgiven, and because of His blood, the Holy Spirit’s anointing flows freely in their lives.

Where the blood of Jesus is applied, the anointing follows. In the Old Testament, lepers were cleansed through the application of blood, followed by oil, symbolizing how purification always comes before empowerment (Leviticus 14:1-17). The same principle applies today: when believers embrace the truth that they are fully redeemed, the Holy Spirit moves in power, shaping their hearts and filling them with boldness (Isaiah 61:1-4). This means there is no need to live in fear, shame, or insecurity. Instead, God invites His children to step into their calling with confidence, knowing that His grace is greater than any past failure.

Main Bible Passages:

1. Hebrews 11:6 – “And without faith, it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.”

2. 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 – “But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’”

3. Isaiah 61:1-4 – “The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me, because the LORD has anointed me to bring good news to the poor… to grant to those who mourn in Zion—a beautiful headdress instead of ashes.”