"Whom the Son Sets Free is Free Indeed"
Bitterness– a state of rage and wrath, sometimes brought on by unfair treatment or unfavorable circumstances.
The causes of bitterness
Adverse personal circumstances Job 10:1 Also see: Ge 27:34; Ru 1:20 “Mara” means “bitter”; 1Sa 30:6; 2Sa 13:36; 2Ki 4:27; Ps 55:4-14; Pr 17:25; Jer 6:26
Apprehension and unease about the future. According to the Bible, such anxiety ultimately stems from a lack of faith in God and his plans.
God bestows discernment through his Holy Spirit. It is received through the teaching of God’s word and the wisdom of a fresh perspective. Faithful people strive to increase their comprehension of and familiarity with God’s truth.
Discernment as sound judgment
Judging the right course
Pr 15:21; Php 1:9–10
The fallen human mind is at odds with God’s thinking because of its internal orientation. But it has the capacity to know God and be transformed and restored by him.
The human mind is the seat of reason and decision-making
Job 12:1-3 See also 1Ch 17:2; 2Ch 7:11; Ne 5:7; Ps 19:14; 49:3; Pr 15:28; 19:21; Ecc 2:3; 8:16; Da 4:16; 5:12; 7:1; Ro 10:10; 14:5; 1Co 14:14-15; 1Pe 1:13; Rev 17:9
Faith and dedication to God and Jesus Christ. Even though the objects of faith are invisible, these attitudes are unshakeable. obedient action, loving others, and carrying out good deeds are signs of true faith.
The object of faith
God as the object of faith Heb 11:6 Also see: Ps 25:1-2; 26:1; Pr 29:25; 1Pe 1:21
Salvation and the Atonement
Jesus Christ fulfilled and replaced the OT sacrificial system by dying for the sins of the world, restoring connection with God to all who believe in him. Christ is the true high priest who, by making himself the ultimate offering, frees his people from the penalty of sin.
The atoning purpose of Jesus Christ’s death
Jesus Christ’s death on behalf of others
Jn 10:11
We must first comprehend what the peace gospel is. The term “gospel” refers to the “good news” of Jesus’ death on the cross for our sins. This results in peace for us. We have a responsibility to spread the message of Christ to others as Christians.
God is the author of. Ps 147:14; Isa 45:7; 1 Co 14:33.