{"id":351989,"date":"2026-07-16T10:54:42","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T14:54:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/?p=351989"},"modified":"2026-07-17T11:41:10","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T15:41:10","slug":"fourth-message-of-the-fast-of-daniel-learning-to-overcome-sin-through-faith","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/post\/fourth-message-of-the-fast-of-daniel-learning-to-overcome-sin-through-faith\/","title":{"rendered":"Fourth Message of the Fast of Daniel: Learning to Overcome Sin Through Faith"},"content":{"rendered":"

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In the fourth special message of the Fast of Daniel<\/a><\/span>, Bishop Macedo explained how faith in the Lord Jesus makes both the forgiveness of sins and the restoration of life<\/strong> possible. He emphasized that only a declared and committed faith, accompanied by obedience<\/strong> to the Word of God, can free a human being from guilt and restore their communion with God<\/strong>.<\/big><\/div>\n

 
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Sin Has Broken Our Communion With God<\/strong><\/h4>\n
God\u2019s Mercy Opened a Way Back Through Faith in the Lord Jesus<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Recalling the disobedience of Adam and Eve, Bishop Macedo<\/a><\/span> noted that all humanity has inherited a sinful nature<\/strong>. Since that moment, sin has become part of the human condition and has distanced people from God<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

However, he stressed that God\u2019s mercy<\/strong> has opened a way back through faith in the Lord Jesus<\/strong>. This path remains accessible to all who sincerely choose to surrender their lives to God<\/strong>.
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Faith in the Lord Jesus Brings Forgiveness and Deliverance<\/strong><\/h4>\n
True Faith Requires Complete Surrender<\/strong><\/h5>\n

During his message, the bishop explained that faith is not merely a feeling or a superficial belief. Instead, it is a complete surrender<\/strong> in which a person dies to the world and begins to live for God.<\/p>\n

He emphasized that it is this kind of declared and committed faith that makes the forgiveness of sins possible, no matter how grave the mistakes committed.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, the bishop pointed out that no religion <\/strong>has the power to erase sins. Only the sacrifice of the Lord Jesus<\/strong>, through His blood poured out on the cross, can purify and redeem the human being in the eyes of God.
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Obeying the Word Is Living by Faith<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Putting God\u2019s Word Into Practice Leads to Spiritual Transformation<\/strong><\/h5>\n

The bishop also explained that assuming faith means obeying God\u2019s Word<\/strong>. He highlighted Abraham as an example\u2014Abraham believed and obeyed God\u2019s call, leaving his homeland.<\/p>\n

Similarly, when a person hears the Word of God and decides to put it into practice<\/strong>, they begin to live by faith and find the path to spiritual transformation<\/strong>.
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Communion With God Restores Life<\/strong><\/h4>\n
True Change Begins Within<\/strong><\/h5>\n

In concluding his message, Bishop Macedo<\/a><\/span> stated that regardless of the chaos in a person\u2019s life, through faith in the Lord Jesus, it is possible to restore all areas <\/strong>affected by sin and poor choices.<\/p>\n

He emphasized that true change begins internally. When a person addresses what is wrong within themselves and develops communion with God<\/strong>, that transformation is also reflected outwardly.
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Watch the Complete Message<\/strong><\/h4>\n