Gem for Thursday
April 14
"But of Him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption." (1 Corinthians 1:30) "Ye are complete in Him, which is the head of all principality and power." (Colossians 2:10)
"In Him," observe, who is above "All principality and power," even above the angels that never sinned.
Some speak of this heavenly character of truth as unpractical, and sometimes in less worthy terms. This we think a serious mistake, and one that must lead to serious consequences. On the contrary, we firmly believe, that the Christian's full assurance of pardon, justification, peace, acceptance, will be in proportion to the clearness of his apprehension, and the measure of his enjoyment, of these truths, as taught in the word of God. Salvation is nothing short of passing from death unto life. Then, where am I - what am I, if death is behind me? Associated with a risen Christ, and eternally one with Him. "We are members of His body." (1 Corinthians 12) As the hand and foot, the eye and ear, are included in the man, so is the believer included in Christ. (Andrew Miller)
N.J. HIebert # 2216
