No Longer An Old Sinner But A child of God

  Chaplain Terry Warner continues Part 2 of the “No Longer An Old Sinner But Made A Child Of God” series with a simple but arresting idea: God is not distant.

   He is personal, specific, and fully aware. The message opens with the wonder that the Creator knows our name, our disposition, and even the details we hide from everyone else. That kind of knowledge can feel intimidating, but the point here is comfort and clarity: if God knows you completely, you do not have to perform for acceptance.

  This is Christian identity at its core: moving from an old sinner mindset into the reality of being a child of God, anchored in Scripture and the plan of redemption, salvation, and eternal life. 

   From there, the teaching turns to 1 Thessalonians 5 and the language of times, seasons, and the return of the Lord. A forged letter about end times confusion is mentioned as a reminder that misinformation is not new, and believers need spiritual discernment. The Day of the Lord is described as sudden, like a thief in the night, arriving when people claim everything is secure. That is not presented to spark panic, but to produce readiness. Keywords like watchful, alert, sober, calm, and collected become practical spiritual disciplines. The “sons and daughters of light” theme frames daily life as belonging to the day rather than the darkness, calling Christians to live with clear judgment, steady faith, and visible love. 

  A central takeaway is that God has not appointed believers to wrath. He does not select people for condemnation; He intends salvation through Jesus Christ the Messiah. The episode highlights redemption as God’s rescue plan, with eternal life as the major promise, while also insisting God wants believers to be victorious on earth. That victory is not about arrogance; it is about living with purpose, resisting spiritual sleep, and standing in the assurance that God is for you, knows you, loves you, and thinks the best of you. A brief note on “Jesus Christ” versus “Christ Jesus” reinforces a Messiah-centered reading of the New Testament that keeps the focus on who Jesus is and what He has done. 

   The closing moves into community practice and Christian conduct, drawing out instructions to encourage and build one another up. Respect for leaders, peace among believers, and patient care for different kinds of people all become part of living as children of God. The passage calls for correcting the unruly, encouraging the timid, supporting the weak, and keeping your temper. These are not abstract virtues; they are tangible habits that strengthen church life, family life, and personal integrity. Taken together, the episode presents a grounded Christian life: confident in salvation, awake to spiritual reality, and committed to faith, love, and steady encouragement until Christ’s appearing.

Blessings To You, 

Chaplain Terry

Terry@TheChaplainscorner.net