A True Disciple

who dwell in the kingdom of darkness are depicted in scripture as being “ sons of disobedience ” and “ children of wrath ” who live “ in the passions of the flesh, carrying out the desires of the body. ” They are also pictured as being “ dead in trespasses and sins ” (Eph 2:1 3). Additionally, they are described as being “ separated from Christ ” and “ separated from the life of God ” (Eph 2:12 & 4:18). They are “ condemned to judgment ” and “ without hope ” (Jn 3:18 & Eph 2:12). This is a grim, but, nevertheless, true picture of the kingdom of darkness and of those who have not been transformed by the power of the gospel. The Kingdom of Christ on the other hand is a spiritual kingdom of love and abundance. It is a kingdom where we are given spiritual life, a life transformed by the power of the gospel. It is also a kingdom of freedom. For example, we are free from the power of sin (Rom 6:22), free from fear (Rom 8:15), and free from condemnation (Rom 8:1). Paul reminds us in Galatians chapter five that it is “ for freedom Christ has set us free. ” John states, “ if the Son sets you free, you are free indeed ” (Jn 8:36). It is also a place where we have been given divine power to live a godly life (2 Pet 1:3, 4). In addition, we have been given the resurrection power of Christ to operate in our lives (Eph 1:19,

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