Life from Death
1 Peter 1-5
“He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed.”
1 Peter 2:24
Christ’s atoning death for our sins was not just to free us from death, but that we might really live. We are now freed from the power of sin so that we can die to sins and live for righteousness.
What does it mean to die to sins and live for righteousness?
In the power of the Holy Spirit we can flee temptation, resist the devil, and choose not to love the world. Instead, we can live for Christ who is our righteousness. It is Jesus who makes us righteous before God, and shows us what a right relationship with the Father looks like. It is Jesus who heals our diseases and frees us from the curse of sin. It is Jesus who is our Shepherd and the Overseer of our souls. Eternal life begins through faith in his atonement for our sin and continues when our spirit returns to the One who gave us life through his death.
“Lord Jesus, thank you for forgiveness, life, and healing, for your glory.”