Can you list twelve things Jesus accomplished for you on the cross? The cross is the central event in history!
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“For by one offering [sacrifice] He [Jesus] has perfected forever those who are being sanctified.” (Hebrews 10:14 NKJV)
According to the above verse, the perfection is already completed in the spirit world. It endures, even while we are in the process of working out our soul’s salvation (Phil. 2:12,13).
The 12 provisions of Calvary as my personalized confession
- Fellowship - I live out of my Father's initiative - God's voice and visions (Jn. 17:22; Matt. 27:51).
- New heart – My hardened heart has been replaced with a soft, pliable heart (Ezek. 36:26).
- Adorned - I am clothed with Christ's robe of righteousness (2 Cor. 5:21; Phil. 3:1-10).
- Empowered – Sin’s power is broken. Holy Spirit empowers me (1 Pet. 2:24; Phil 4:13; 1 Cor. 12:7-11).
- Radiant - My countenance shines with God's glory (Jn. 17:22).
- Free – The union of His Spirit to my spirit replaces curses with blessings (Gal. 3:13-14; 1 Cor. 6:17).
- Healed – By Christ’s stripes I am healed (1 Pet. 2:24).
- Financially blessed - Jesus Christ became poor so I could become rich (2 Cor. 8:9; 3 Jn. 1:2).
- Hopeful – Jesus fills me with hope (Col. 1:27; Gal. 5:22,23).
- Peaceful – I have perfect peace because my imagination is fixed on the Lord (Phil. 4:6,7).
- Adopted - I am welcomed with wide-open arms into God's wonderful family (Eph. 1:5).
- Heaven bound - I will live in heaven eternally with God (Rom. 6:23).
The Revelation: The Cross has made me flawless
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Jesus took my… |
…and gave me... |
Scriptures showing the vast scope of salvation (“sozo” in the Greek) |
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1 |
rebellion, independence |
restored fellowship |
All of us like sheep have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way; But the LORD has caused the iniquity of us all to fall on Him (Isa 53:6). They may be one, just as We are one (Jn. 17:22). |
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heart’s iniquities |
a new heart and |
He was crushed for our iniquities (Isa. 53:5); A new heart and a new spirit I give you (Ezek. 36:26). |
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sins |
His |
He made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that we might become the righteousness of God in Him (2 Cor. 5:21). |
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defeat by the power of sin |
power to live righteously |
He Himself bore our sins in His body on the cross, so that we might die to sin and live to righteousness (1 Pet. 2:24). |
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shame |
God’s glory |
Endured the cross, despising the shame (Heb. 12:2). The glory which You have given Me I have given to them (Jn. 17:22). |
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curse |
God’s blessing, the Holy Spirit |
Christ redeemed us from the curse of the Law … in order that in Christ Jesus the blessing of Abraham might come to the Gentiles, so we receive the promise of the Spirit through faith (Gal. 3:13-14). |
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sickness |
healing |
By His wounds you were healed (1 Pet. 2:24). |
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poverty |
His riches |
Though He was rich, yet for your sake He became poor, so that you through His poverty might become rich (2 Cor. 8:9 – see vss. 1-15 for context). |
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sorrows, regrets |
hope |
Our sorrows He carried (Isa. 53:4); Christ in you, the hope of glory (Col. 1:27). |
| 10 | anxiety | joy, peace | Rejoice in the Lord… Be anxious for nothing… and the peace of God will guard your heart… (Phil. 4:4-7). |
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rejection, fear |
adoption as a son of God |
"MY GOD, MY GOD, WHY HAVE YOU FORSAKEN ME?" (Matt. 27:46). He predestined us to adoption as sons through Jesus Christ to Himself (Eph. 1:5) |
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12 |
death |
eternal life |
The wages of sin is death; the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord (Rom. 6:23). |
A free screensaver
Click here to download the above diagram as a free screensaver of the 12 exchanges
Power of the Cross - I am complete in Christ!
I see these 12 things as completed and finished, and I speak them forth as my personal, present tense, positive reality. This writes them on the walls of my heart allowing me to experience them.
- Jesus, You have removed my rebellion and independence and restored my fellowship with God.
- Jesus, You have removed my darkened heart and given me a new heart, filled with God’s desires.
- Jesus, You have removed my sinfulness and clothed me with Your robe of righteousness.
- Jesus, You removed the power of sin and given me the power and desire to live in holiness.
- Jesus, You have taken my shame and I now shine with Your glory.
- Jesus, You have removed the curse and allowed me to walk in divine blessings.
- Jesus, You have taken my sickness and given me divine health.
- Jesus, You have taken my poverty and replaced it with Your abundance.
- Jesus, You have taken my sorrow and regret of what could have been, and given me hope.
- Jesus, You have taken my anxiety and replaced it with Your joy and peace which fills my heart and soul.
- Jesus, You have removed my fear of rejection by adopting me into the family of God.
- Jesus, You have experienced my death and I now walk in eternal life.
Summary Confessions: Easy to memorize, ponder and speak – The Cross was enough!
- Jesus, You have removed my rebellion, evil heart desires, overt sins, slavery to the power of sin, shame, curse, sickness, poverty, sorrow, anxiety, fear of rejection, and death.
- I am complete in Christ (Col. 1:28) – Jesus has given me fellowship, God's heart desires, Christ's righteousness and glory, power over sin, through the Holy Spirit, health, prosperity, hope, joy, peace, adoption into His family and eternal life.
The Cross was enough – I believe, speak and hold in my imagination the reality that “The Cross has made ME flawless!” I put on what Christ provided.
Watch this music video by MercyMe as they show how the cross has made you “Flawless.” It is awesome. We have purchased their entire Album, "Welcome To The New" and listened to it at least 100 times. They have a revelation of grace-based living, and hearing their songs releases tremendous life to our spirits. It captures the fact that Jesus has done it all on the cross. We can relax and go with the flow. He's got us!
Two-way Journaling Exercises (Two-way journaling explained here)
- Lord, what would You speak to me concerning these incredible gifts You have showered upon me?
- It would be extremely life-giving to meditate and journal about each of these 12 exchanges. Use this seven step biblical meditation process.
- If you coupled this with a Bible story and a personal story for each one, you would have a powerful testimony to share with your friends.
Resources
- Download this article - Text and charts
- Go deeper: The book, Your Extraordinary Life (or) a full Salvation website which honors the Holy Spirit (or) a free screensaver on 12 Exchanges
- The Treasure Chest - 60 ways to pray to release heaven's reality into your life
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