(James Smith, "The New Creation" 1861)
"Therefore if any man is in Christ, he is a new creature." 2 Corinthians 5:17
It is a miraculous thing to be a Christian--for real Christianity is the effect of a new creation! To make a Christian, requires the same power as to make a world--nothing less can raise a sinner from a death in trespasses and sins!In every instance of real conversion--the almighty power of God is exerted!
In every instance of real conversion--the almighty power of God is exerted!The distinguishing PRIVILEGE of the believer, is that he is "in Christ." We were all originally in fallen Adam, and from his loins we flowed. No one is in Christ by nature--but only by an act of sovereign grace. Yet all Christians are in Christ--nor can anyone be a Christian without being vitally united to Christ.
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