Text: I Corinthians 1:30-31

30 But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption: 31 That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.

Monday, 26^th August 2024

HE IMPUTED SANCTIFICATION AND REDEMPTION FOR RELATIONSHIP

Text: I Corinthians 1:30-31

Memory verse: I Corinthians 1:30 But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption; 31 That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.

The Apostle mentions four things that God imputes to man through Christ to enable him have a robust relationship with Himself, we discussed two yesterday.

He imputed Sanctification. In the Old Testament, only those who came from the correct tribe and then only those who were socially and physically acceptable for example no divorce, no marrying outside the tribe, no physical handicaps, could be set aside or sanctified for service as a priest at the Tabernacle and later, the Temple. Because of Christ, God imputes to us a holiness equal to Christ's who Himself, because of His own holiness, can go into the very Holy of Holies of heaven in order to atone for sin and plead for sinners. The quality of our own sanctification is equal to that of Christ having been imputed to us by God.

He imputed Redemption. We have nothing to offer God, even if we are clothed in the royal robes of heavenly priests. We have no gifts, no sacrifice, no payment for our sins, no suitable thank-offering. God imputes the perfect sacrifice of Christ on our behalf, not only for our sins, but every time we confess His name and remember Him in communion, we offer the perfect sacrifice of faith. Those who had nothing to offer have been given the perfect sacrifice to offer to please God forever.

And all these things imputed or credited to us, wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption, all of them were prepared in His wisdom before the earth was formed, and accomplished through His power expressed in the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. If this is so, there must be boasting, rejoicing and glorifying. For this plan and its execution along with its result is indeed overwhelming and inspiring.

However, let the boasting be done in truth. Let all who must boast in these things do it in Christ or they will burst, boast in the Lord Jesus Christ because it is His wisdom and His power that we receive and will glory in forever.

CGDS HYMN 40: SS & S 530:

WITH MY SAVIOUR EVER NEAR TO GUIDE ME

1. With my Saviour ever near to guide me,

I am safe, whatever may betide me;

From the storm and tempest He will hide me

In the hollow of His hand !

Refrain:

In the hollow ... of His hand I . . .

In the hollow ... of His hand I . . .

I am safe whatever may betide me,

In the hollow of His hand !

2. In His arms of love He doth enfold me ;

Words of peace His voice divine hath told me ;

I am safe, for God Himself doth hold me

In the hollow of His hand !

3. He will guard my soul, and leave me never;

From His love no power on earth shall sever;

And I know He'll keep me now and ever

In the hollow of His hand !

 Prayers 

1.  Lord Jesus, sanctify me afresh to walk with You always.

2.  LORD God Almighty, perfect my relationship with You through redemption and sanctification of the spirit, soul and body in Jesus’ name. Amen.    

3.  Pray for others in this regard.