Rhapsody of Realities October 20th 2025, ETERNAL REMISSION

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome DSc DSc DD

In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace (Ephesians 1:7).

Did you know the Bible doesn’t actually instruct us to ask God for forgiveness? More so, God didn’t even make provision for your forgiveness in the way most people think. Rather, He did something far greater; He gave us remission.

Forgiveness means to pardon. That is, the wrongs or sins that the offender committed remain on record, but he or she is no longer held accountable or punished for them. This is how men forgive. But that’s not what God did in Christ Jesus. The New Testament introduces us to the greater reality of remission.

1 John 1:9 says, “…he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins….” But the Greek word translated forgive there is actually “aphiēmi,” which is from “aphesis.” This word does not primarily mean “pardon.” Instead, it means “to send away,” “to take away completely,” or “to separate from.” That’s remission, not forgiveness. God didn’t leave your sins on record and then pardon you. No! He removed them completely; they were taken away, blotted out.

This is why we don’t keep asking God to forgive us. In Christ, our sins were remitted; they were washed away, not covered up. The death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus provided full payment for sin, resulting in your total justification.

Some quote verses from Matthew, Mark or Luke, to justify a forgiveness-based mentality. Jesus’ teachings in those gospels were to a people still under the old covenant before His death and resurrection. But now, we’re new creatures in Christ, and God has no record of your sin: “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new” (2 Corinthians 5:17). You’ve been cleansed, justified and sanctified. Blessed be God!

PRAYER
Dear Father, I thank you for the eternal remission of sins I have in Christ Jesus. I walk in the light of my righteousness, knowing that sin and its attendant effects have no dominion over me. I live boldly and confidently, enjoying unhindered fellowship with you, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY
‭‭Hebrews 10:16-17 KJV
This [is] the covenant that I will make with them after those days, saith the Lord, I will put my laws into their hearts, and in their minds will I write them; 17 And their sins and iniquities will I remember no more.

‭‭Colossians 1:12-14 KJV
Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: 13 Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated [us] into the kingdom of his dear Son: 14 In whom we have redemption through his blood, [even] the forgiveness of sins:

‭‭Acts 13:38-39 KJV
Be it known unto you therefore, men [and] brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins: 39 And by him all that believe are justified from all things, from which ye could not be justified by the law of Moses.

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING
1-Year Bible Reading Plan
1 Timothy 2:1-15 & Jeremiah 7-8

2-Year Bible Reading Plan
John 6:52-60 & 2 Kings 6

DAILY AFFIRMATIONS:

I don’t give room to doubt and fear. My thoughts, words and actions are in sync with God’s eternal Word, bringing glory to Him, irrespective of circumstances. Everything in my life is working out for my good because I am in God’s plan, at the right place and time. My heart is filled with peace and confidence, knowing that I am fulfilling God’s purpose in every step I take. Now, is my due season. Great power for prosperity and control are put in my hands. I’m exalted to a position of authority. Much more is committed to me spiritually, materially, and financially. In every aspect of my life, I am exalted and magnified.

I’m seated with Christ, far above all principality, power, might, dominion and every name that is named. I’m exalted with Him in glory; I know who I am: chosen, royal and peculiar! My life is the expression and manifestation of the glory and righteousness of Christ. I do not worry about my health, finances, or anything else because the Lord has perfected all that concerns me. My body cannot be ravaged by sickness, disease, or infirmity because it is God’s sanctuary. I refuse to be sick. I glorify God in my body, and by the Spirit, it functions perfectly all the time because it is the Lord’s.

The God-kind of life in me is all I require to live above sickness and infirmity of the body or mind. I dwell in health all the days of my life. The Lord has given His angels charge over me to keep me. Nothing can hurt me by any means. I declare, in the name of Jesus Christ, that I walk in divine health. I am full of strength and life. Christ purchased a life of glory for me through His death and resurrection, and sickness has no place in that life. Every organ and system of my body complies and responds to the Word of God. Amen. Speak in tongues.