Freed From Sin, The Law, And The Flesh
FREED FROM SIN, THE LAW, AND THE FLESH
The central thought of the book of Romans is that God is transforming sinners into sons to form the Body of Christ. This—not justification by faith—is the basic concept of this book. If we do not have this view, we shall have a very super ficial understanding of Romans. Ultimately, this book is not merely for our personal salvation; it is for the formation of the Body of Christ.
FOUR STATIONS
In the book of Romans there are four stations: justification, sanctification, the Body, and the churches. All Christians may be classified accord ing to these four stations. Many real Christians have stopped at the station of justification. They have been redeemed, justified, reconciled, and saved, but they have stopped their journey at jus tification. It seems that they are satisfied and do not want to hear anything further. In the past I have talked to many Christians about seeking the Lord and going on with Him. But some have said, "Isn't it good enough to be saved? I have