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Tap Into the Power You Already Have - Rick McFarland - Charis Daily - Season 13 Ep. 20

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Main ideas / concepts

  • Redemption has “two sides” to grace (like a coin):

    1. Cross side of grace — grace provided through Jesus’ death and shed blood.
    2. Resurrection side of grace — grace provided through Jesus’ resurrection, which gives believers new life and divine power for living.

  • The “cross” covers forgiveness and reconciliation (vertical relationship with God):

    • Jesus’ death provides redemption and forgiveness of sins.
    • The forgiveness is presented as covering past, present, and future sins (one-time death for all-time).
    • The cross also removes the curse of the law and other curses.
    • It results in justification (being treated “as if I never sinned”) and peace with God.

  • The “resurrection” changes how believers live on earth (horizontal life and mission):

    • Resurrection grace brings new birth / new creation.
    • It also brings power (enabled by the Holy Spirit) to live and endure what naturally would overpower someone.
    • This power is framed as necessary to:
      • forgive others
      • love, serve, and minister
      • walk free from sin and stop living under sin’s dominion
      • bear the fruit of the Spirit (love, joy, peace, etc.)
      • be a witness to the world during everyday life

  • Christians can become “vertical-only”:

    • Some focus only on cross-grace (forgiveness) but don’t tap into resurrection-grace (power to live differently).
    • This can lead to excusing ongoing sin while claiming grace.
    • The message argues believers should be “under grace” in the sense of being under grace’s enabling power, not using grace as permission to remain in sin.

  • Resurrection grace is active, not passive

    • Living by resurrection grace should produce visible behavior/fruit that draws others toward Jesus.
    • The speaker contrasts this with a passive approach that only “rests” in forgiveness.

Key lessons and supporting scriptural themes (with how they’re used)

1) Cross side of grace: what Jesus’ death accomplishes

  • Redemption and forgiveness through blood

    • Ephesians 1:7 — redemption “through his blood,” forgiveness according to the riches of grace.

  • All sins are covered (past, present, future)

    • The argument: Jesus died once for all time; if He didn’t cover future sins, He’d need to die again—contradicting “one time for all time.”

  • Forgiven of all trespasses

    • Colossians 2:13 — forgiven of all trespasses.
    • Distinction used:
      • Sin = missing the mark / falling short.
      • Trespasses = a known line crossed into rebellion.

  • Removal of curse

    • Galatians 3:13 — Christ became a curse for us, redeeming from the curse of the law.
    • Result: believers are described as having no more curses because of what Jesus did.

  • Justification and peace

    • Romans 5:1 — justified by faith → peace with God through Jesus.
    • “Justified” is explained as “just as if I never sinned.”

2) Horizontal side after salvation: why believers remain on earth

  • The speaker emphasizes believers are not taken immediately upon receiving Jesus.
  • Instead, believers are said to be left for an assignment:
    • The Great Commission (not “Great Suggestion”).
    • A life lived toward others through relationships (marriage, children, work) and witness.

3) Resurrection side of grace: new birth, power, and holy living

  • New birth / newness of life

    • Romans 6:4 — believers walk in “newness of life” because of resurrection.
    • Claim: new birth wasn’t possible before Jesus died and rose.
    • Ephesians 2:5 — made alive together with Christ by grace.
    • Colossians 2:13 again — made alive; cross forgiveness clears the way for resurrection life.

  • Power from resurrection grace (enabled endurance and service)

    • Philippians 3:10 — knowing Christ and “the power of his resurrection.”
    • The speaker interprets the “suffering” aspect as endurance under persecution, not sickness/poverty (framed by Jesus’ earthly suffering).
    • 2 Corinthians 12:9 — “My grace is sufficient… for my power is made perfect in weakness.”
      • Emphasis: grace + power are linked (“My grace, my power”).

  • Living above sin through resurrection power

    • Romans 6:14 — sin has no dominion because believers are “not under the law, but under grace.”
    • The message interprets this as resurrection grace’s empowering influence.
    • It argues against trying to defeat sin by willpower alone; instead, believers rely on the Holy Spirit’s power.

  • Fruit-bearing and holiness

    • Galatians 5:22-23 — fruit of the Spirit includes love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.
    • These are framed as capabilities believers have through Spirit power.

  • Acknowledging and receiving the power

    • Philemon 1:6 — faith becomes effectual by acknowledging good things in Christ.
    • Practical faith-response described:
      • Acknowledge power is present
      • Verbally receive it by faith
      • Act/step out in that empowerment

4) Witness in everyday life

  • Behavior in “the world” matters
    • 2 Corinthians 1:12 (ESV emphasis quoted) — Paul says his behavior in the world was with simplicity and godly sincerity, not by earthly wisdom, but by the grace of God.
  • Examples are used (such as patience and kindness in everyday public situations) to illustrate how resurrection-grace produces an attractive witness.

Instructions / methodology presented (faith-response to “tap into” grace)

  • Step 1: Separate redemption grace into two functional sides

    • Learn and accept:
      • cross-grace = forgiveness/redemption and reconciliation to God
      • resurrection-grace = new life and power to live

  • Step 2: Trust cross-grace first (for forgiveness and cleansing)

    • Believe that Jesus’ blood forgives “all” sins/trespasses.
    • Treat the “slate” as clean (justification → peace with God).

  • Step 3: Tap into resurrection-grace for daily living

    • For power to live:
      • Recognize the Holy Spirit provides “resurrection life” inwardly.
      • Understand that grace is also enablement/power, not only forgiveness.

  • Step 4: Deal with sin by power, not willpower

    • Reject the pattern: “I’m forgiven, so I’ll continue sinning.”
    • Replace self-effort with Spirit reliance:
      • Trust Holy Spirit to empower you.
      • Expect that sin will not have dominion when grace’s power is being applied.

  • Step 5: For fruit and holiness, cooperate with Spirit power

    • Believe you can produce Spirit fruit (love, joy, peace, etc.).
    • View excuses as unnecessary because enabling power is available.

  • Step 6: Acknowledge → verbalize → act (activate faith)

    • Acknowledge good things God put in you (Philemon 1:6).
    • Verbally receive: “Holy Spirit, you empower me to do this.”
    • Step out in obedience; the message likens it to engaging power steering in a car.

Featured speakers / sources

  • Speaker / host: Rick McFarland (instructor, “Charis Daily”)

  • Biblical sources (quoted or referenced):

    • Ephesians 1:7
    • Colossians 2:13
    • Galatians 3:13
    • Romans 5:1
    • Romans 6:4
    • Ephesians 2:5
    • Philippians 3:10
    • 2 Corinthians 12:9
    • Romans 6:14
    • Galatians 5:22-23
    • Philemon 1:6
    • 2 Corinthians 1:12 (ESV quoted)
    • John 15:5 (vine/branches wording referenced)
    • 1 Corinthians 15:10
    • Philippians 4:13 (referenced)

  • Other persons/events referenced:

    • Peter (for the offered teaching booklet about walking on water)
    • Jesus Christ
    • Paul / the Apostle Paul
    • Judas / wise men (Magi) (used illustratively)
    • Peter walking on the water (as the theme of the offered booklet)

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