In order for us to arrive at the out-resurrection and therefore obtain the prize, we need to triumphantly run the race for the prize; the result of being conformed to Christ’s death is that we main attain to the out-resurrection from the dead. Paul aspired and desired fervently to pursue Christ toward the goal; […]
Remain in the Process of Death and Resurrection to Arrive at the Out-resurrection
October 10, 2023 by 12 Comments
Our Christian life has a goal, and this goal is the out-resurrection, the extraordinary resurrection; we need to be conformed to the death of Christ and remain in the process of resurrection to arrive at the out-resurrection. In order for us as believers in Christ to attain to the out-resurrection, we need to know […]
Glorify God and Release His Divine Life by being Conformed to the Death of Christ
October 8, 2023 by 3 Comments
For us to be conformed to Christ’s death (Phil. 3:10) is for us to take Christ’s death as the mold of our life; the more we are conformed to the death of Christ, the more we glorify the Father. The apostle Paul was a pattern to us in the matter of experiencing and enjoying […]
Taking the Death of Christ as the Mold of our Life to be Conformed to Christ’s Death
October 6, 2023 by 2 Comments
In Phil. 3:10 Paul spoke of being conformed to Christ’s death – he desired to take Christ’s death as the mold of his life; we need to take the death of Christ as the mold in which the power of Christ’s resurrection leads us and keeps us. Such a small verse, v. 10 in […]
Sufferings that are for our Transformation vs Sufferings of Christ for His Body
October 6, 2023 by 8 Comments
There is a difference between the sufferings that are for our transformation or as a result of our mistakes and the sufferings that are for the Body; we need to experience the power of Christ’s resurrection to share in Christ’s sufferings for His Body, that is, for us to suffer for the Body. The […]
Lose the Soul-Life and Live in Resurrection to Share in Christ’s Sufferings for His Body
October 5, 2023 by 2 Comments
We believers in Christ can never participate in Christ’s sufferings for accomplishing redemption, but we must lose our soul-life through death to participate in His sufferings for the producing and building of the church, so that we may enjoy eternal life in resurrection. Amen! On the positive side, we have been captured and captivated […]
Aspire to Know the Fellowship of Christ’s Sufferings by the Power of His Resurrection
October 5, 2023 by 9 Comments
We need to aspire to know the fellowship of Christ’s sufferings; first, we receive the power of His resurrection, and then by this power, we are enabled to participate in His sufferings and live a crucified life in conformity to His death. Amen! This week we come to the second part of Phil. 3:10 […]
