Romans 4:4-5. 4Now to the one who works, his wages are not counted as a gift but as his due. 5And to the one who
Learning to live by the indwelling life of Christ.
Romans 4:4-5. 4Now to the one who works, his wages are not counted as a gift but as his due. 5And to the one who
Romans 3:23-24. 23for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in
“To live is Christ” means we are justified by God’s grace. Which in turn means we have peace with God, access into grace, the hope of glory, and even joy in suffering.
“To live is Christ” means we are justified by God’s grace. No more guilt (victimizers) and no more shame (victims). Christ’s imputed righteousness has made us whole.
“To live is Christ” means we are justified by God’s grace. Which in turn means we have peace with God, access into grace, the hope of glory, and even joy in suffering. Now Jesus can get to work building in us the endurance, character, hope, and love needed to declare his greatness to the world around us.
But “to live is Christ” is the constant realization that I never did earn it, I never will earn it, and I am not currently earning it. My sin is too massive. But praise God, his grace is more massive.