Apprehending New Life in Christ

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Surely we can echo the song of praise of King David: “I will extol you, my God and King and bless your name forever and ever. Every day I will bless you and praise your name forever and ever. Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised, and his greatness is unsearchable” (Psa 145:1-3). THE PURSUIT OF HOLINESS Our transference into the kingdom of Christ is the beginning of describes it, a journey of being conformed into his image (Rom 8:29). It is directed by the Spirit of God living in each believer. He guides them into all the truth and enables them to understand the things freely given to them by God. Paul raises the question, “If God did not spare His Son but delivered Him up for us all, will He not also with Him freely give us all things (Rom 8:32)?” In other words, if He has given the greater gift (of His Son) surely He will give us all that we need to live a life of righteousness and holiness. TAKING HOLD OF ETERNAL LIFE God’s divine power has given us everything we need to live a godly life, according to 2 Peter 1:3. It is predicated on our knowledge of Him, that is, a saving knowledge, and the truth of His Word. Peter refers to the Word as the great and precious promises of God. It is through them, the knowledge of these promises, that we are able to escape the corruption that is in the world. In addition to that, we become partakers of God’s divine nature. This is a new heavenly nature imparted to us by the indwelling Holy Spirit. Our transference into the kingdom of Christ is the beginning of our walk of faith and holiness with Him