by MIMADMIN | Feb 25, 2015 | Articles
God called us to a quality of life. Are you experiencing that life? We are called to future glory and an abundant life while on earth. We are to experience the unmerited love of the Holy Spirit while we are in the temporal life. 1. We have a new identity in Christ; by grace we are pardoned of our sins and are new children of God. Think of yourself as “among those who are called to belong to Jesus Christ.” (Rom 1:6) The Spirit of grace called us to be saints; the object of God’s mercy, prepared in advance for glory (Rom 9:26). As John said, “How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God!” And that is what we are! (1 John 3:1) 2. We are called to a holy life. “Join me in suffering for the gospel by the power of God, who has saved us and called us to a holy life – not because of anything we have done but because of His own purpose and grace.” (2Tim 1:8-9) We are distinct from those not called. 3. We are given liberty. Unlike those not called we are free from sinful passions. Jesus said, “If the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” John 8:36, Gal 5:13. Slaves to sin have no permanent place in God’s moral and spiritual family. John 8:35 4. God calls us to a life of peace in the body of Christ. “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called...
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