When I am in the natural man

SAVED IN LIFE FROM NATURALNESS

The book of Romans may be summarized in three words: redemption, life, and building. The first chapters cover redemption, the middle portion covers life, and the last part deals with the building, which is the issue of redemption and life. In the foregoing message we saw that after being saved, justified, and reconciled to God, we still need to be saved in Christ’s life (5:10). Redemption, justification, and reconciliation have been accomplished by the death of Christ on the cross. Through Christ’s death, the problems between us and God on the negative side have been solved. But God’s purpose on the positive side must still be fulfilled. God’s purpose is not merely to save us from hell or from His judgment; His purpose in the universe is to build up the Body as the corporate expression of His Son. For this reason, the book of Romans does not stop with redemption or justification, but proceeds onward to reach the goal of God’s eternal purpose.

The unique way God uses to fulfill His purpose is life. In chapter five the matter of life is introduced in an experiential way. In 5:10 Paul says, “For if, while we were enemies, we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved in His life. ” Notice the tense here: we shall be saved in His life. After reconciliation, there is still the need for us to be saved in life. Although we have been saved already, we still need to be saved. On the one hand, we have been saved from hell and from the judgment of God. This was accomplished once for all through the death of Christ on the cross. But, on the other hand, we still need to be saved from so many present problems. Many Christians are waiting to go to heaven. However, if they were suddenly transported to heaven, upon arriving there they might feel that they are not suitable for the glory of heaven. Heaven is glorious, but in many respects we still are so low. Are you pleased with the way you are today? Are you satisfied with yourself? I am glad that I am still in the process of Christ’s ongoing salvation. I need to be saved because I am still too much in my natural life. Although I do not want to be in the natural man and earnestly endeavor to be free from my natural man, I must confess that I am still natural. Therefore, I need to be saved daily and even hourly in the life of Christ from my natural man.

SAVED IN THE PERSON OF CHRIST

According to 5:10 , we need to be saved in Christ’s life. We are saved not only by His life, but also in His life. Life is the Person of Christ Himself. In the Gospel of John the Lord said definitely and emphatically, “I am... the life” (14:6). Therefore, to be saved in His life is actually to be saved in the Person of Christ Himself.

Life-study of Romans

Message 41 (LSM)

Oh Señor, que nuetros corazones se vuelvan Ti, para que el velo sea quitado. Para que nos cubras con Tu preciosa sangre, para que tengamos encuentros genuinos contigo y nos sintamos consolados en nuestros corazones... Señor te lo pedimos por causa de Tu mover y sea el tiempo de la manifestación de Tus hijos! Oh Señor Jesús!!! Amén

Brought tears to my eyes. Dear Lord, thank you for loving us. We love you back dear Jesus! Amen.

Thank You Lord Jesus, Your far reaching mercy, reaches even me, a sinner.

Oh Lord Jesus! Renew our hearts today. Thank You, dear Lord Jesus. You are full of mercy. We love You, Father.

Thank the Lord He is merciful! His light exposes us and His blood redeems us! May the Lord renew our hearts every time we come to Him. Oh, how we praise Him!