1
When I am in the natural man,
How very strong I feel I am.
I do not know, I cannot scan
How weak I am.
How very strong I feel I am.
I do not know, I cannot scan
How weak I am.
2
When in the world I have my life,
I cannot sense my failure rife,
But boasting in my earnest strife,
I forward press.
I cannot sense my failure rife,
But boasting in my earnest strife,
I forward press.
3
When I within the darkness dwell,
My shallow state I cannot tell,
I only think how I excel,
And proudly dream.
My shallow state I cannot tell,
I only think how I excel,
And proudly dream.
4
But when at last I come to Thee,
Thy searching light uncovers me,
I see what I could never see—
My self exposed.
Thy searching light uncovers me,
I see what I could never see—
My self exposed.
5
I wither ’neath Thy piercing ray,
And all my strength dissolves away,
My self-esteem in dust I lay,
And lowly bow.
And all my strength dissolves away,
My self-esteem in dust I lay,
And lowly bow.
6
How blind and foolish is the pride
With which my soul was fortified;
From my dark heart, self-satisfied,
It issued forth.
With which my soul was fortified;
From my dark heart, self-satisfied,
It issued forth.
7
There’s not a thing that pride can claim,
There’s not a member but is lame,
There’s only deep regret and shame,
How can I pray?
There’s not a member but is lame,
There’s only deep regret and shame,
How can I pray?
8
Thy blood from judgment saveth me.
Thy life from wrath delivers me,
How filthy yet in poverty
I really am.
Thy life from wrath delivers me,
How filthy yet in poverty
I really am.
9
I want to pray, but faith have not,
I fain would seek Thee as Thou art.
Oh, canst Thou e’er renew my heart,
Have mercy, Lord!
I fain would seek Thee as Thou art.
Oh, canst Thou e’er renew my heart,
Have mercy, Lord!
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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)
Santiago, Chile
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
Kingsland, Texas, United States
Brought tears to my eyes. Dear Lord, thank you for loving us. We love you back dear Jesus! Amen.
Auckland, New Zealand
Thank You Lord Jesus, Your far reaching mercy, reaches even me, a sinner.
New Jersey, Point Pleasant Beach, United States
Oh Lord Jesus! Renew our hearts today. Thank You, dear Lord Jesus. You are full of mercy. We love You, Father.
Dipolog City, Philippines
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!