Much more, being reconciled, we will be saved by His life.

The speaker emphasizes the importance of spiritual transformation in the life of a Christian believer. They discuss the role of Jesus' death and resurrection in salvation. They explain that while Jesus' death is essential, it is not salvation in itself, but rather a step towards salvation. They use the analogy of a hunter saving a young man from danger but not ensuring his safety. They highlight that salvation is not just deliverance from sin, but also includes other spiritual realities. They mention the Apostle Peter's statement about being spiritually transformed through the resurrection of Jesus. They emphasize that regeneration is only possible because of Jesus' resurrection. They describe Jesus' role in guiding, sanctifying, and presenting believers as spotless before God. They explain that Jesus' resurrection allows believers to become new creatures and receive ongoing life from Him. They also mention Jesus' role in interceding for believers when they sin. The speaker concludes b Welcome to our weekly exhortation. Thank you for joining me. Thank you for your time. Nini ni Giga Mirona. Saber of Christ. Saber of Jesus Christ. Nini hivyo. Nini hivyo kutumia kutumia kutumia kutumia kutumia kutumia kutumia kutumia kutumia kutumia kutumia kutumia kutumia. Spiritual transformation is absolutely necessary in the life of the Christian believer. It is that act which comes out of being forgiven and which shows that we have been affected by God's grace. This transformation does not take place automatically in the life of the believer nor by his own strength, but by the power of the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. In this message, we will look more closely to what the Apostle Paul said in Romans chapter 5 verse 10. In Romans chapter 5 verse 10, it is written, For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of His Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by His life. The death of Jesus Indeed, in this passage, Paul seems to be telling us that the death of Jesus, although essential, does not constitute salvation in itself. It is a step towards salvation. Why so? Well, let's read the passage again. For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of His Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by His life. In this passage, we have two words, the death and the life of Jesus Christ. You know, we have to realize that reconciliation is only one step in the process of salvation. It is, of course, essential to salvation, but salvation is not only limited to deliverance from sin. I will give you an example. A hunter rescued a young man lost in a forest and who was running the risk of being devoured by dangerous animals. But strangely, instead of leading the young man out of the forest, far from danger, the hunter simply showed him the way to go and left him. This is my question. Is the young man out of danger? No, he is not. Even though he was saved by the hunter, he was still not spared from danger. And why? Well, because the hunter didn't give him full attention to ensure that he is safe. Now, please, let me ask you this question. We all know that our Lord Jesus saved us from the power of sins. What if Jesus didn't rise again from the dead? What would happen? Well, if Jesus didn't rise again, it's obvious that our deliverance from sin would be pointless. It would be better if we were not saved from sin in the first place because half-hearted repentance is worse than ignorance. So, we were saying that salvation is not only limited to the deliverance from sin, but salvation encompasses other spiritual realities. The Apostle Peter says something very interesting. Let's look at it. He says, God, according to His abundant mercy, has begotten us again to a lively hope by the resurrection of our Jesus Christ from the dead. I will read it again. God, according to His abundant mercy, has begotten us again to a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. What Peter means is this. Because of His abundant mercy, God has caused all who come to Him through Jesus to be spiritually transformed to a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. Praise the Lord! Did you hear that? The Apostle Peter said that you and I, who were saved from the power of sin, are spiritually transformed to a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. This verse means that the resurrection of Jesus is the condition for being regenerated. In other words, we are regenerated because Jesus was raised again. He rises so that we could be justified. Romans chapter 4 verse 25. So, the purpose of Jesus, after saving us from sin, is to accompany us. It is to guide us, to sanctify us, to wash us, and to present us spotless to Himself. Ephesians chapter 5 verse 25 to 27. And all this is not possible without the power of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Our regeneration is possible only because Jesus Christ rises again. You know, as a newborn baby, we need someone to hold us by the hand and help us walk through the deserts of this life. The Resurrection of Jesus Christ Fortunately, Jesus rises again and is alive forever. The outcome of the resurrection of Jesus is that, first, the life of the risen Christ has been transmitted to us so that we may become new creatures, spiritually regenerated. That is what the Apostle Peter tells us in 1 Peter chapter 1 verse 3. No one can be a new creature in Christ if Jesus didn't rise. Secondly, Jesus lives not only to allow this new birth to occur, but also to keep us alive by continually imparting to us the life that resides in Him. Third, when we misuse this renewed life, I mean when we commit sin, Jesus Christ intercedes for us with our Heavenly Father. Pray the Lord. You give the healing and grace our hearts always hunger for. Oh, our hearts always hunger for. Conclusion In this message, we have raised three good reasons why Jesus had to not only die for us, but also be raised from the dead. Much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by His life, says Paul. This is why we say that salvation is not just the forgiveness of sins. We are also saved by the life of Jesus. We want you to understand that our regeneration is derived from the resurrection of Jesus, not from His death. To be saved from sin is one thing. To start a new life with Christ is another. Both the death and the life of Jesus makes us men transformed and regenerated for the glory of His name. Again, for if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of His Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by His life. Friend, this is what today's message teaches us. Thank you for your time. I hope to see you next Sunday, if the Lord will. God bless. you you