“And if Christ is in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the spirit is life because of righteousness.” Romans 8:10 (ASV) In our Christian life, as we pursue the Lord, it is important to … [Read more...] about Two Things Equally True
Weekly Devotionals
Participation, Not Imitation
“Let the same disposition be in you which was in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 2:5 (Weymouth) The Christian life is not imitation. It is participation. God has not called you to imitate Christ as if you … [Read more...] about Participation, Not Imitation
The Cross Is In The Spirit
“For if you live according to the flesh you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live.” Romans 8:13 Ihave no existence apart from Christ. I am in Him. I am … [Read more...] about The Cross Is In The Spirit
Grace Flows From The Cross
“For if by the one man’s offense death reigned through the one, much more those who receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness will reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ.” … [Read more...] about Grace Flows From The Cross
Christ As Our Righteousness
“But of Him you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God — that is, righteousness and sanctification and redemption.” 1 Corinthians 1:30 Through God’s demonstrated righteousness on the … [Read more...] about Christ As Our Righteousness
Justified Vertically And Horizontally
“Therefore receive one another, just as Christ also received us, to the glory of God.” Romans 15:7 If you and I do not know the joy of justification, and how to catapult ourselves immediately out of … [Read more...] about Justified Vertically And Horizontally
A One-Time Crucifixion
“And those who are of Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.” Galatians 5:24 Concerning his own flesh, Paul had to admit, “For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh) … [Read more...] about A One-Time Crucifixion
Nothing Outside Of God
“For to me, to live is Christ.” Philippians 1:21 The Lord Jesus only wanted the Father’s will. Paul also only wanted what God had for him. But we so many times want something else. We want something … [Read more...] about Nothing Outside Of God