The Plea of God
Romans 12:1
1. JUSTIFICATION,—including pardon, removal of sins from us, trespasses never to be reckoned, a standing in Christ,—being made the righteousness of God in Him!
2. IDENTIFICATION—taken out of Adam by death with Christ,—dead to sin and to law, and now IN CHRIST!
3. UNDER GRACE, NOT LAW—Fruit unto God,—unto sanctification, made possible.
4. THE SPIRIT INDWELLING—“No condemnation,” freedom from law of sin; witness of Sonship and Heirship.
5. HELP IN INFIRMITY, and in any present sufferings, on our way to share Christ’s glory.
6. DIVINE ELECTION: Our final Conformity to Christ’s Image as His brethren; God’s settled Purpose,—in which, believers already glorified in God’s sight!
7. COMING GLORY—beyond any comparison with present sufferings!
8. NO SEPARATION POSSIBLE—God loved us in Christ.
9. CONFIDENCE IN GOD’S FAITHFULNESS confirmed by His revealed plans for national Israel.