When we are regenerated, we are given the eternal life of God. God speaks life into us, creating a new creation according to the Bible. Everything that happens is ordained by God's eternal spoken word. He sees the beginning and the end at once. The eternal life implanted in us forms a unified new kingdom within us. The Bible is like a connected chain, with each word linked together and inseparable. Through regeneration, we receive the entirety of eternal life, as God has made salvation simple for us to understand and not be overwhelmed by.
But for regeneration to be bestowed as a gift, someone had to fulfill the requirements of the law. Because the penalty for sin is death. Someone had to uphold the standards of the law and die in place of those who are regenerated. If God has ordained everything that happens, then all aspects of our lives have been determined by His word since the beginning of time. This means that Christ had to represent us in obeying the law and carrying out the will of God as Someone who has already walked the path we are about to tread. What people fail to consider is the significance of being able to act freely, rather than simply going through the motions.
Regeneration brought about a profound transformation in us. Previously, we were ensnared by sin and defiance, assuming the role of our own deities. We were ensnared in a state of condemnation, akin to being bound by chains. However, following regeneration, we were liberated. This liberation stems from Christ's fulfillment of the law on our behalf, ensuring our acceptance by God rather than our condemnation. This newfound freedom allows for genuine obedience - the capacity to make choices without the burden of constant accusation. The apostle acknowledged that this transformation was not his own doing, but rather the result of God's grace working through him. Freed from the curse, he discovered harmony between his own desires and those of God. This grace fosters unity and freedom in our personal journey.
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