New Life in Christ Jesus
Everything We Need for Life and Godliness
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New Life Is a Gift
New life is given to people who trust their souls to Christ. Exactly how it happens can be a mystery, but it need not be. Jesus explained it in an intriguing dialog in John’s gospel (John 6:22-71).
First, He said, “No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him” (John 6:44). Lost people do not seek after God (Romans 3:11). Instead, God seeks out the lost to save them. God draws all people to Himself, and no one turns to God apart from His calling.
Second, He said, “It is written in the prophets, ‘And they shall all be taught by God.’ Therefore everyone who has heard and learned from the Father comes to Me” (John 6:45). This is an important facet of salvation. Namely, when a person turns to Jesus, his turning is the direct result of having heard and learned from God.
Third, He said, “The one who comes to Me I will by no means cast out” (John 6:37). This final point is the closing of the deal. When God reaches out to a lost person and convinces him that Jesus is willing and able to save him, then, when that person turns to Christ for salvation, under no circumstances will Jesus turn him away (John 6:37). God has declared it, and He will not change His mind: “Whoever calls on the name of the LORD shall be saved” (Romans 10:13).
If you are lost but want to be saved, then you should know that salvation is through Jesus Christ. If God is drawing you to Him and is urging you to trust Jesus with the safekeeping of your soul, then do it right now. Receive the gift of life that God offers you in Christ Jesus.
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Learn to Walk in Newness of Life!
Two thousand years ago, the Creator of the universe died on a cross for our sins and rose from the dead. Today, He draws all people to Himself and gives eternal life to everyone who believes in Him. For those of us who have trusted in Him, the most amazing thing is that Jesus Christ now lives in our hearts.
But what does it really mean that Jesus lives in our hearts? In amazing detail, New Life in Christ Jesus shows from the Scriptures that Jesus’ presence means that we have everything we need for life and godliness:
It means we are God’s children, His offspring.It means we have His Divine NAture (His DNA).
It means we have His life, His righteousness, and His holiness.
It means He leads, guides, and directs us from inside our hearts.
It means our sins are forgiven completely and forever.
It means we may walk with Him in the newness of life.
Pick up New Life in Christ Jesus and learn how to take advantage of this platform God has given us for godly living. Learn to trust the Holy Spirit when He speaks to you. Learn to recognize the righteousness you possess in Christ. Learn to accept in full His forgiveness for all the shortcomings of your flesh. Learn to walk free of the law without using your liberty as a cloak for vice. And learn to resist every effort of man and spirit to move you from this course.
About the Author
Bret Griffin is a graduate of Georgia Tech, an alumnus of Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary, and an ordained deacon. He has been active in the church as a layman in various leadership, teaching, and adult ministry roles. Bret currently serves the Lord with his wife and daughter in Atlanta, Georgia.