In Relation to Christ
There are some terms which relate to the Christian life which are of pressing importance, because of the issues which are involved in relation to them. The following seven words indicate a few aspects of the Christian’s life, namely, “Believe,” “Pray,” “Abide,” “Walk,” “Take,” “Stand,” “Watch.”
1. To Believe on Christ is the secret of the Christian life—Gal. 2:20.
Galatians 2:20 KJV
I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.
2. To Pray to Christ is the stay of the Christian life-Phil. 4:6.
Philippians 4:6 KJV
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
3. To Abide in Christ is the strength of the Christian life—John 15:4.
John 15:4 KJV
Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me.
4. To Walk as Christ is the shining out of the Christian life—1 John 2:6–9; 1 Peter 2:21.
1 John 2:6-9 KJV
[6] He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked. [7] Brethren, I write no new commandment unto you, but an old commandment which ye had from the beginning. The old commandment is the word which ye have heard from the beginning. [8] Again, a new commandment I write unto you, which thing is true in him and in you: because the darkness is past, and the true light now shineth. [9] He that saith he is in the light, and hateth his brother, is in darkness even until now.
1 Peter 2:21 KJV
For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:
5. To Take from Christ is the supply of the Christian life—Isaiah 27:5.
Isaiah 27:5 GW
Or else let them come to me for protection. Let them make peace with me. Yes, let them make peace with me.
6. To Stand with Christ is the staple of the Christian life—Eph. 6:14.
Ephesians 6:14 GW
So then, take your stand! Fasten truth around your waist like a belt. Put on God’s approval as your breastplate.
7. To Watch for Christ is the standing order of the Christian life—Mark 13:33. The term watchfulness is a comprehensive one. It signifies far more than merely holding the truth of the Lord’s Coming. It covers the whole trend of the spiritual life in the variety of its traits.
Mark 13:33 GW
Be careful! Watch! You don’t know the exact time.
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