GOD'S FAVOR: SPIRITUAL STRENGTHS AND ABILITIES!

GOD’S FAVOR: SPIRITUAL STRENGTH AND SPIRITUAL ABILITIES

“….“…I want to do what is right, but I can’t. I want to do what is good, but I don’t…” (Romans 7:14-25 NLT). “…I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me…” (Philippians 4:13 KJV). “... it is God who WORKS IN YOU…” (Philippians 2:13 NIV). “…the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works…” (John 14:10 KJV). “…The … HOLY SPIRIT …does the work IN and THROUGH all of us who are his… (1 Corinthians 12:4-11 NLT).

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God’s FAVOR is the indwelling Holy Spirit that provides spiritual strength and empowers new spiritual abilities to the believer. “…[I].. can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth [ME]…” (Philippians 4:13 KJV). “…[Christ]...Strengthened [you]… with might by his Spirit in the inner man…” (Ephesians 3:16 KJV). “… [Christ strengthens you]…according to the POWER that worketh IN [YOU]…” (Ephesians 3:20 KJV). “… God  … work[s] … in … [you] … what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ…” (Hebrews 13:20-21 NIV). “…the Father … he doeth the works…” (John 14:10 KJV).

“…[It] ...is  [his] ...Spirit who dwells in you…” (Romans 8:11 NASB).“…GOD IS SPIRIT…” (John 4:24 KJV). “…Jesus Christ is in you…” (2 Corinthians 13:5 KJV). “…The Spirit of God dwell[s] in you…” (Romans 8:9 KJV).  . “I and the father are one...[AND THE SAME]...” (John 10:30 KJV). 

“... It is God who WORKS IN YOU…” (Philippians 2:13 NIV). “…The … HOLY SPIRIT …does the work IN and THROUGH all of us who are his… (1 Corinthians 12:4-11 NLT). “…the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works…” (John 14:10 KJV).

You have the INDWELLING Holy Spirit to strengthen you to live a righteous and holy (freedom from sin) life. “…[I].. can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth [ME]…” (Philippians 4:13 KJV).

You have the INDWELLING Holy Spirit to  EMPOWER you to live a righteous and holy (freedom from sin) life. “…[I].. can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth [ME]…” (Philippians 4:13 KJV).

“…My God will supply all your [need]… according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus…” (Philippians 4:19 NASB).

“…Your heavenly Father already knows ALL your needs…” (Matthew 6:32 NLT). “…And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others…” (2 Corinthians 9:8 NLT).

“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want...” (Psalms 23 KJV).

If the INDWELLING Holy Spirit SUPPLIES “ALL” your NEEDS, what is your responsibility? “…God will supply all your [need]… according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:19 NASB). “…Jesus Christ is in you…” (2 Corinthians 13:5 KJV).

Your responsibility is to choose to DEPEND upon HIM (his indwelling Holy Spirit and POWER). “… to whom ye yield yourselves servants to obey (serve), his servants ye are to whom ye obey(serve); whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness...” (Romans 6:16 KJV). “…Choose you this day whom ye will serve (obey)….” (Joshua 24:15 KJV). “... choose LIFE…” (Deuteronomy 30:19 KJV). Jesus had another name. “… His name is called The Word of God…” (Revelation 19:12-13 NASB). “... Jesus saith…I am  (the WORD is) ...the life…” (John 14:6 KJV).

You willfully choose to abide with the Holy Spirit and DEPEND upon him with all your heart, mind, soul, and understanding. “…[CHOOSE TO] ...abide in me, and I in you. (John 15:4 KJV). “…If a man (woman) [chooses not to] ... abide NOT in me, ‘he (she) is cast forth as a branch, and is withered…” (John 15:6 KJV).“… unless you...[choose to]... abide in Me ... you can do nothing…” (John 15:4-6 NASB).

“… [You willfully choose to]…trust in the Lord with all thine heart...” (Proverbs 3:5-6 KJV).

A DEPENDENT BELIEVER chooses to trust in the WORD of God and depend upon the Word’s power to do what it says it will do. “… [God is] … watching over [his]… Word to perform it…” (Jeremiah 1:12 NASB). “…So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it” (Isaiah 55:11 KJV).

A DEPENDENT BELIEVER is someone who chooses to rely upon God, the Holy Spirit to supply ALL of their needs. “…God will generously PROVIDE all you need…” (2 Corinthians 9:8 NLT). “...He careth for you.” (1 Peter 5:7 KJV). “…The LORD (the indwelling Spirit) “WILL” accomplish (take care of)…that which concerns [you]…” (John 14:31 NASB).“…God is the one who provides …” (2 Corinthians 9:10-13 KJV).  “….Apart from [Jesus]…YOU CAN DO NOTHING…” (John 15:5 NIV).

The dependent believer KNOWS they cannot rely upon their own strength. “…I want to do what is right, but I can’t. I want to do what is good, but I don’t…” (Romans 7:14-25 NLT).

A dependent believer cannot sustain their FREEDOM from sin, in any area of their lives, without HELP from the indwelling Holy Spirit. “… unless you...[choose to]... abide in Me ... [you]... can do nothing…” (John 15:4-6 NASB). “…He helps me…” (Psalms 28:7 NLT “… The Sovereign Lord helps me…” (Isaiah 50:7 NLT).  “…[god, the holy spirit “is”] my helper and my savior…” (Psalms 40:17 NLT). “….Apart from [Jesus]…[you] ...CAN DO NOTHING…” (John 15:5 NIV).

Once you are FREE from sin and the sin nature YOU ARE FREE!!!“... It was for freedom that Christ set us free...” (Galatians 5:1 NASB). “If the Son therefore shall make you free, you SHALL be free indeed...” (John 8:36 KJV). “…where the Spirit (the indwelling Holy Spirit) of the Lord is, there is liberty (freedom)...” (2 Corinthians 3:17 KJV).

Without depending upon the indwelling Holy Spirit YOU would be dominated by the weakness of the flesh (sinful nature). “…Who will free me from this life that is dominated by Sin [and the sin nature?]  …” (Romans 7:14-25 NLT).

If  you CONTINUE or GO BACK to trusting in or depending upon the sin nature or flesh; you are choosing to trust in or depend upon the very thing that enslaved you in the first place.  “…The sinful nature is always hostile to God …” (Romans 8:1-14 NLT). “...[The SINFUL NATURE]... never did obey God’s (HOLY) laws, and it never will…” (Romans 8:1-14 NLT).“…The sinful nature wants to do evil, which is just the opposite of what the Spirit wants ...so you are not free to carry out your good intentions. … …” (Galatians 5 NLT). “….“…I want to do what is right, but I can’t. I want to do what is good, but I don’t…” (Romans 7:14-25 NLT).

“…It is the [indwelling holy] ...SPIRIT who “GIVES” [SPIRITUAL] ...LIFE; the flesh (sinful nature) profits nothing…” (John 6:63 NASB).  

 The sinful nature or the flesh will only end up enslaving you again! “….you [will become] ... slaves of the one you obey (serve)…” (Romans 6:16 NIV). “... It was for freedom that Christ set us free ... do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery...” (Galatians 5:1 NASB).

God has FREED you from sin, but if you get entangled to a yoke of slavery again, you volunteered for the position. “If the Son therefore shall make you free, you SHALL be free indeed...” (John 8:36 KJV).

A dependent  believer willfully chooses to rely upon Jesus Christ, the indwelling Holy Spirit. “…Who will free me  from this life that is dominated by SIN [and THE SINFUL NATURE?)  …” (Romans 7:14-25 NLT). “…Thank God! The answer is in Jesus Christ our Lord (THE INDWELLING SPIRIT)…” (Romans 7:14-25 NLT). “…Jesus Christ is IN YOU…” (2 Corinthians 13:5 KJV).“…my helper and my savior…” (Psalms 40:17 NLT). “….Apart from [Jesus]…[you] ...CAN DO NOTHING…” (John 15:5 NIV).

“... It is God (the indwelling Holy Spirit) which worketh in you ...” (Philippians 2:13 KJV). “… [The INDWELLING Holy Spirit has] ...equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in [you, through the indwelling Holy Spirit]… what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ…” (Hebrews 13:20-21 NIV).

“…The …[indwelling] ...HOLY SPIRIT …is the SOURCE of [your spiritual strength and empowered abilities]… (1 Corinthians 12:4-11 NLT).

“…it is …God [the indwelling Holy Spirit] ... who does the work IN and THROUGH all of us who are his… (1 Corinthians 12:4-11 NLT).

“…The [indwelling]...HOLY SPIRIT DISPLAYS God’s power THROUGH [you] … (1 Corinthians 12:4-11 NLT).

“…It is God who works in [you]… to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose” (Philippians 2:13 NIV).

“…[Jesus said]…the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works…” (John 14:10 KJV).  

A dependent believer, therefore, is NOT self-sustaining and is at the mercy of God’s indwelling Holy Spirit to supply spiritual strength and spiritual abilities. “….Apart from [Jesus, the indwelling Holy Spirit], [they]... can do nothing…” (John 15:5 NIV). “…[Jesus even said about himself]…the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works…” (John 14:10 KJV).

“…God anointed Jesus of Nazareth (HOW?) with the Holy Ghost and WITH POWER…” (Acts 10:38-39 KJV).

What did the indwelling Holy Spirit (the anointing) emPOWER (strengthen) Jesus to do (abilities)? “…The [Holy] ...Spirit … anointed [empowered JESUS] to preach the gospel to the poor ... [empowered him] to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised, To preach the acceptable year of the Lord…” (John 4:16-21 KJV).

“… [Jesus, EMPOWERED by the Holy Spirit, also] went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; [HOW WAS JESUS ABLE TO HAVE THESE ABILITIES? BECAUSE,] ...GOD [THE HOLY SPIRIT] ...WAS WITH HIM…” (Acts 10:38-39 KJV). “…The Father that dwelleth in [JESUS], he doeth the works…” (John 14:10 KJV).

A DEPENDENT BELIEVER’S very spiritual strengthen and spiritual ability  is contingent upon the indwelling Holy Spirit. “…The …[indwelling] ...HOLY SPIRIT …is the SOURCE of [your spiritual strength and empowered abilities]… (1 Corinthians 12:4-11 NLT).

“…It is …God [the indwelling Holy Spirit] ... who does the work IN and THROUGH all of us who are his… (1 Corinthians 12:4-11 NLT).

“…The [indwelling]...HOLY SPIRIT DISPLAYS God’s power THROUGH [you] … (1 Corinthians 12:4-11 NLT).

“…It is God who works in [you]… to will (strength) and to act (ability) in order to fulfill his good purpose” (Philippians 2:13 NIV).

A dependent believer is the total opposite of someone who is a self-reliant believer.

A self-reliant believer thinks of themselves as having a certain amount of spiritual strength and spiritual abilities without depending upon the indwelling Holy Spirit for it.  “..The trouble is with me, for I am all too human, a slave to sin ... . I want to do what is right (choose to depend upon the indwelling HOLY SPIRIT), but I can’t. I want to do what is good, but I don’t …” (Romans 7:14-25 NLT).

A self-reliant believer thinks they do not need God’s help for spiritual strengthen or doing good religious things. “..I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my sinful nature.…” (Romans 7:14-25 NLT).

The self-reliant believer is aware they have human will (strength) and therefore, have the human ability to make choices, with their lives, without being totally dependent upon the indwelling Holy Spirit. “...nothing good lives in me, that is, in my sinful nature. …” (Romans 7:14-25 NLT).

An self-reliant believer OFTEN relies upon themselves and are unaware self (the flesh, the sinful nature) will eventually let them down, make them legalistic and religious, and lead them away from abiding in God. “... I want to do what is right (without choosing to depend upon the indwelling HOLY SPIRIT), but I can’t. I want to do what is good, but I don’t …” (Romans 7:14-25 NLT).

 “…The sinful nature is always hostile to God …” (Romans 8:1-14 NLT). “...[The SINFUL NATURE]... never did obey (HOLY) God’s laws, and it never will…” (Romans 8:1-14 NLT).“…The sinful nature wants to do evil, which is just the opposite of what the Spirit wants ...so you are not free to carry out your good intentions. … …” (Galatians 5 NLT). “...nothing good lives in me, that is, in my sinful nature. …” (Romans 7:14-25 NLT). “….“…I want to do what is right, but I can’t. I want to do what is good, but I don’t…” (Romans 7:14-25 NLT).

On the other hand, a dependent believer relies upon the indwelling Holy Spirit.

ALL TRUE BELIEVERS ARE DEPENDENTS.  “…. if any man (woman) be in Christ, he (she) is a NEW creature: old things are passed away; behold, ALL things are become new” (2 Corinthians 5:17 KJV). ^“…Christ liveth in [you]…” (Galatians 2:20 KJV). “….OLD THINGS (life without the indwelling Holy Spirit) are passed…” (2 Corinthians 5:17 KJV). “... It is God (the indwelling Holy Spirit) which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure” (Philippians 2:13 KJV). “… [The indwelling Holy Spirit will]... equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in [you, through the indwelling Holy Spirit]… what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ…” (Hebrews 13:20-21 NIV). “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” (Philippians 4:13 KJV).

Depending upon God (to live free, be spiritually strong, or spiritually empowered) comes through Jesus Christ, the indwelling Holy Spirit, and is foundational for the Christian life. “….Apart from [Jesus, the indwelling Holy Spirit], you can do nothing…” (John 15:5 NIV).

Depending upon what you DON’T see is the purpose of faith. DEPENDENT BELIEVERS walk by FAITH in the truth that God, the Holy Spirit, DWELLS in them.  

The BIBLE says:“…God is not human “…God is Spirit …Does he speak and then not act? Does he promise and not fulfill…” (Numbers 23:19 NIV & John 4:24 KJV).

DEPENDENT BELIVERS trust in and depend upon the WORD. “…God is not human …” (Numbers 23:19 NIV). “…GOD IS SPIRIT…” (John 4:24 KJV). “…the Spirit of God dwell in [them]…” (Romans 8:9 KJV).

Dependence upon Jesus, with ALL your heart is critical for walking in the NEWNESS of Spiritual Life. “…Trust in (depend upon) the Lord with all thine heart…” (Proverbs 3:5-6 KJV). “…Walk in NEWNESS of life…” (Romans 6:4 KJV). “….Apart from [Jesus], [you]... can do nothing…” (John 15:5 NIV).

The DEPENDENT believer RELIES upon the indwelling Holy Spirit to supply spiritual strength and to EMPOWER them with spiritual abilities. “… [They] can do all things  (HOW?) THROUGH Christ which strengtheneth [them]…” (Philippians 4:13 KJV). “…[They] ... will live by “his” faith (whose faith?)…” (Habakkuk 2:4 NASB). “… [They] live by “the faith of” the Son of God.   …” (Galatians 2:20 KJV). WHO STRENGTHENS THEM AND EMPOWERS THEM? “…the Father that dwelleth in [THEM] “he doeth” the works…” (John 14:10 KJV).

DEPENDENT BELIEVERS RELY UPON the indwelling HOLY SPIRIT FOR “ALL” THEIR NEEDS. “…God is the one who provides …” (2 Corinthians 9:10-13 KJV). “… God will supply all [their need]…” (Philippians 4:19 NASB). “…God will generously PROVIDE all [their]... need…” (2 Corinthians 9:8 NLT). “…The Lord is [their] shepherd; [THEY] ...shall not want …” (Psalms 23:1 KJV). “… [They] ... will always have everything [THEY]... need  …” (2 Corinthians 9:8 NLT). JEHOVAH –JIREH means: "The Lord Will Provide."

DEPENDENCE upon the HOLY SPIRIT began with salvation. “…BY GRACE have ye been saved through … FAITH …” (Ephesians 2:8-9 ASV). “… [The WORD, THE HOLY SPIRIT)… is the power of God at work,  (MIRACULOUSLY) saving everyone who believes (depends upon his word)…” (Romans 1:16 NLT). “…[YOU ARE] ... Saved … NOT OF YOURSELVES ... not of works (SELF-RELIANCE), that no man should glory…” (Ephesians 2:8-9 ASV). “…[salvation]… IT IS THE GIFT OF GOD…” (Ephesians 2:8-9 ASV).

 “…So the promise (salvation) is received by faith (or DEPENDENCE UPON the Holy Spirit)…” (Romans 4:16 NLT). “…we have obtained our introduction by faith (or by DEPENDING UPON the Holy Spirit) into this grace (unmerited FAVOR) in which we stand (salvation)…” (Romans 5:2 NASB). “…the promise (of salvation comes) by faith (or DEPENDING UPON the Holy SPIRIT) in Jesus Christ might be given to those who believe…” (Galatians 3:22 NASB). “…The Father that dwelleth in [THEM] he doeth the works (he doeth the WORK of SALVATION)…” (John 14:10 KJV).

“... [SALVATION]... NOT OF YOURSELVES, IT IS THE GIFT OF GOD; not of works, that no man should glory…” (Ephesians 2:8-9 ASV).

The NEW convert DEPENDS UPON the Holy Spirit to do the WORK of SALVATION (the work of SAVING them). They also depend upon the Holy Spirit to CLEANSE their hearts. “…cleansing their hearts by faith (or DEPENDING UPON the HOLY SPIRIT)…” (Acts 15:9 NASB). “…I WILL GIVE you a NEW heart, and I will put a NEW SPIRIT in you…” (Ezekiel 36:26 NLT). “…The Father that dwelleth in [you] he doeth the works (he doeth the WORK of cleansing the heart)…” (John 14:10 KJV).

The NEW convert DEPENDS UPON the Holy Spirit to do the WORK of SALVATION and SANCTIFICATION. “…who have been sanctified by faith (or by DEPENDING UPON the Holy Spirit) in Me…” (Acts 26:18 NASB). “… The God of peace Himself SANCTIFY you ENTIRELY…” (1 Thessalonians 5:23 NASB). “…The Spirit of God dwell in you…” (Romans 8:9 KJV). “…The Father that dwelleth in [you] he doeth the works (he doeth the work of sanctification)…” (John 14:10 KJV).

The NEW convert DEPENDS UPON the Holy Spirit  to make them RIGHT with God. “…He that is joined unto the LORD is ONE SPIRIT…” (1 Corinthians 6:17 KJV). “…A right relationship with God that comes by faith (OR DEPENDENCE UPON THE HOLY SPIRIT)…” (Romans 4:13 NASB). “…A person is made right with God by faith (or DEPENDENCE UPON the Holy Spirit)  in Jesus Christ …” (Galatians 2:16 NLT).

“…The Spirit of God dwell in you…” (Romans 8:9 KJV).  “…God has said “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you…” (Hebrews 13:5 NIV). “…The Father (the HOLY SPIRIT) that dwelleth in [you] he doeth the works…” (John 14:10 KJV).

The NEW convert DEPENDS UPON the Holy Spirit to do the WORK of RIGHTEOUSNESS. “…The righteousness which is by faith (by DEPENDENCE UPON the Holy Spirit)…” (Romans 9:30 NASB). “…I am the Lord who …brings …righteousness to the earth…” (Jeremiah 9:23-24 NLT). “….not having a righteousness of my own … but that which is through faith in (DEPENDENCE UPON) Christ, the righteousness which comes from God on the basis of faith (dependence)…” (Philippians 3:9 NASB). “…The Father (the SPIRIT) that dwelleth in [you] he doeth the works…” (John 14:10 KJV).

The indwelling HOLY SPIRIT “DOES” the WORK of STRENTHENING and EMPOWERING the DEPENDENT BELIEVER “…The Holy Spirit produces  (EMPOWERS DEPENDENT BELIEVERS WITH) this kind of fruit in [their] lives….” (Galatians 5 NLT).  “…God is Spirit …” (John 4:24 KJV). “…The Spirit of God dwell in you…” (Romans 8:9 KJV). “…The Father (the Holy Spirit) that dwelleth in [THEM] he doeth the works (he doeth the WORK of strengthening and empowering DEPENDENT BELIEVERS)…” (John 14:10 KJV).

The NEW convert DEPENDS UPON the Holy Spirit to do the WORK  of justifying them before God.. “…A man is justified (made right with god) by faith (by DEPENDING UPON the holy spirit)…” (Romans 3:28 NASB). “…Ye are JUSTIFIED in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the SPIRIT of our GOD…” (1 Corinthians 6:9-11 KJV). “…God is Spirit …” (John 4:24 KJV). “…The Spirit of God dwell in you…” (Romans 8:9 KJV). “…The Father (the HOLY SPIRIT) that dwelleth in [YOU] he doeth the works…” (John 14:10 KJV).

The NEW convert DEPENDS UPON the indwelling Holy Spirit to produce fruit (abilities). “…The Holy Spirit produces  this kind of fruit in [y]our lives….” (Galatians 5 NLT).  “…The Spirit of God dwell in you…” (Romans 8:9 KJV). For instance, “…The righteous will live by [fruit produced by the holy spirit]... …” (Habakkuk 2:4 NASB). “…The righteous man shall live by faith (by the fruit of faith produced and empowered by the indwelling Holy Spirit)…” (Romans 1:7 NASB). “… [They] walk by faith (by the fruit of faith produced and empowered by the indwelling Holy Spirit)…” (2 Corinthians 5:7 NASB). “... [They] live by faith (the fruit of faith empowered and produced by the indwelling Holy Spirit) [that’s] in the Son of God …” (Galatians 2:20 NASB). ^“… [They] live; yet not [NOT them], but Christ liveth IN [THEM]…” (Galatians 2:20 KJV). “…For it is God who WORKS IN [THEM]…” (Philippians 2:13 NIV). “…The Father that dwelleth in [them] he doeth the works (he doeth the WORK of producing and empowering spiritual fruit )…” (John 14:10 KJV).

DEPENDENT BELIEVERS depend upon the indwelling HOLY SPIRIT to DO the WORK of producing spiritual fruit and empowering his strength “IN” and “THROUGH” them “…Jesus Christ is in [them]…” (2 Corinthians 13:5 KJV). “…Christ in you, …” (Colossians 1:27 KJV). “…The Spirit of God dwell in [them]…” (Romans 8:9 KJV).  “…The Father (the SPIRIT) that dwelleth in [them] he doeth the works…” (John 14:10 KJV).

 The indwelling Holy Spirit empowers the believer to depend upon God for EVERY spiritual PROVISION and NEED. “…The Holy Spirit produces  (EMPOWERS) this kind of fruit in [y]our lives….” (Galatians 5 NLT). ^“…That great Shepherd of the sheep, EQUIP you with everything good [through the Holy Spirit,]… for doing his will…” (Hebrews 13:20-21 NIV). ^“…That great Shepherd of the sheep … may he work in us (through the Holy Spirit) what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ (the WORD)…” (Hebrews 13:20-21 NIV). “For it is God which worketh IN YOU both to will (to empower) and to do (to enable) of his good pleasure” (Philippians 2:13 KJV “…The Father (the HOLY SPIRIT) that dwelleth in [you] he doeth the works (he doeth the works of empowering your faith)…” (John 14:10 KJV).

“It is God which worketh IN YOU…”  (Philippians 2:13 KJV).  “…The Father that dwelleth in [you] he doeth the works…” (John 14:10 KJV). “…The righteous will live by “his” faith…” (Habakkuk 2:4 NASB). “…by the grace of God I am what I am…” (1 Corinthians 15:10 NIV). “… [I NOW] live by the faith of the Son of God.   …” (Galatians 2:20 KJV).

Your spiritual strength and your spiritual abilities ALL “DEPENDS” upon the Work of God’s indwelling HOLY SPIRIT!! God’s FAVORABLE love GIFTS you with spiritual strength and spiritual abilities.

“…Every good GIFT and every perfect GIFT is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights…” (James 1:17 KJV).  “…The LORD SHALL GIVE (that which is good (strength and abilities)…” (Psalms 85:12 KJV). “…A man can receive nothing (strength and abilities), except it BE GIVEN him  (her) from heaven…” (John 3:27 KJV). “…What do you have (such as strength and abilities) that God hasn’t given you? (1 Corinthians 4:7 NLT).

“…BLESSED be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who HATH BLESSED us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ…” (Ephesians 1:3 KJV). “…Jesus Christ is in [them]…” (2 Corinthians 13:5 KJV). “….Apart from [Jesus], [you]... can do nothing…” (John 15:5 NIV). “…The [indwelling Holy Spirit] ... that dwelleth in [them] he doeth the works…” (John 14:10 KJV).  

YOU “CHOOSE” TO DEPEND UPON HIM!

THE PROCESS OF GOD’S FAVOR TO YOU!!! It is the shed blood of Jesus, given in exchange for HIS life (death upon the cross), that restores GOD’S FAVOR to YOU.

“... It is the blood, given in exchange for [Jesus’ precious LIFE], that makes purification possible...” (Leviticus 17:11 KJV).  

“... One of the soldiers ... pierced his (Jesus’) side with a spear, and immediately blood (LIFE) and water (HEALING, CLEANSING SPIRIT) flowed out...” (John 19:34 NLT).

 “.... It is the blood ... that makes purification possible...” (Leviticus 17:11 NLT).

The BLOOD is the ATONEMENT.

 “…God has sent forth the Spirit of His Son  (and that Spirit “FLOWS OUT” ] “INTO” [YOUR HEART]…” (Galatians 4:6 NASB). “…The Holy Spirit gives birth to SPIRITUAL LIFE…” (John 3:6 NLT).“…I  will put a new spirit  (NEW SPIRITUAL LIFE) in you…” (Ezekiel 36:26 NLT).

“…The Lord (JESUS) is that Spirit[UAL LIFE]…” (2 Corinthians 3:17 KJV). “…Jesus saith…I am …THE LIFE…” (John 14:6 KJV). “…Jesus Christ is IN YOU…” (2 Corinthians 13:5 KJV).

“…If any man (woman) be in Christ, he(she) is a NEW creature …” (2 Corinthians 5:17 KJV).  “... The old life is gone...” (2 Corinthians 5:14-18 NLT). “… [because] … all things are … [MADE] … NEW…” (2 Corinthians 5:17 KJV).

“…[YOU ARE] ...ACCEPTED in the beloved (Jesus Christ)…” (Ephesians 1:6 KJV).

“…Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable GIFT…”  (2 Corinthians  9:15 KJV).

“…I can do ALL THINGS through Christ which strengtheneth me…” (Philippians 4:13 KJV). .“…it is God (the indwelling Holy Spirit) which worketh in [me]… both to will (strength) and to do (abilities)...” (Philippians 2:13 KJV). “... The Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. …” (Galatians 5 NLT).

GOD’S FAVOR is the qualified atonement, the restoral of spiritual life, the new creation, being accepted in the beloved, his unspeakable gift of gifts, and empowered strength and abilities.

GOD’S FAVOR:  SPIRITUAL STRENGTH AND SPIRITUAL ABILITIES.