Alive In Christ Or Dead Outside Of Him. Series

The Bible presents a clear and stark contrast between two spiritual states: life in Christ and death outside of Him. This dichotomy is not a mere metaphor but a spiritual reality that determines our eternal destiny.

The State of Death Outside of Christ

According to the Bible, humanity is born spiritually dead due to sin. This state of spiritual death is a result of Adam's rebellion against God, which affected all humanity (Romans 5:12-19). The apostle Paul writes, "And you were dead in the trespasses and sins" (Ephesians 2:1). This spiritual death means being separated from God's love, life, and light.

Bible Verses:

- Colossians 2:13: "When you were dead in your sins and in the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made you alive with Christ."

- Ephesians 2:5: "Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)"

- 1 Timothy 5:6: "But she who lives in pleasure is dead even while she lives."

The State of Life in Christ

On the other hand, those who put their faith in Jesus Christ are made alive spiritually. This new life is a free gift of God's grace, received through faith in Christ's redemptive work. The apostle Paul writes, "But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ" (Ephesians 2:4-5).

Bible Verses:

- John 5:24: "Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life. He does not come into judgment but has passed from death to life."

- Romans 6:11: "Likewise, you also, reckon yourselves to be dead indeed to sin, but alive to God in Christ Jesus our Lord."

- 1 John 5:12: "He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life."

We are either alive in Christ or dead outside of Him. There is no middle ground. By faith in Jesus Christ, we can transition from spiritual death to eternal life, experiencing the love, grace, and light of God. Let us embrace this truth and live according to our new life in Christ