The Will of God: Your Sanctification (1 Thess. 4:1-8)

Michiana Covenant Presbyterian Church

-Sung Psalm- 36---Paul thinks the Christian life as a life lived at the intersection of the cross and resurrection of Christ. We share in the sufferings of Christ - we share in his trials and tribulation. --But we also share in his resurrection glory - not just -someday-- Already - by faith - we see him sitting at the right hand of God. Already - by faith - we have been raised with him and are seated with him in the heavenlies.--That is our present identity. I have been crucified with Christ -there is the suffering with him-, and it is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me - and the life I live in the flesh, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. -Gal 2-20-.--This is our present reality in Christ...