Section 7
life. To reign in life is to walk in newness of life (6:4). In chapter seven we see a picture of one troubled by sin and evil and a captive in death. This one cries in desperation, "Wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me from the body of this death?" (v. 24). But in chapter eight this one is set free from the law of sin and death by the law of the Spirit of life. In chapter seven there is warfare, but in chapter eight there is both vic tory and reigning. Even in 6:14 we are told that sin should not lord it over us, for we are not under law but under grace. Because we are under grace, sin should no longer reign as a king over us. Sin should not lord it over us now that God has come into us as grace.
THE PROCESS OF BECOMING KINGS
Today we are in the process of becoming kings. Sanctification is part of this process. This process also includes transformation, conforma tion, and glorification. Today, we are on our way toward kingship. Eventually, the kingship will saturate our entire being and be manifested. At that time, we shall reign in life in a full way.
To reign in life does not mean to exercise con trol over your wife or children. You may rule over your children, yet you may not be a king. Ruling