June 24, 1984
At its core, Christianity is not just another a lifestyle among many; it is about being united with Christ and hidden in Him. Before we can live as Christians, we must first truly come to know Jesus. As Paul wrote to the Colossian church, he encouraged them them to look up, not inward, and to set their hearts on things above. As Alistair Begg explains, when we seek to live a life worthy of the call we have received, we discover evidence that we are indeed in Christ.
1bIf then you have been raised with Christ, seek cthe things that are above, where Christ is, dseated at the right hand of God. 2eSet your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. 3For fyou have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. 4When Christ gwho is your1 life happears, then you also will appear with him iin glory.
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