The Goal Of The Christian Life— To Live Christ
THE GOAL OF THE CHRISTIAN LIFE—
TO LIVE CHRIST
According to God's economy revealed in the New Testament, the goal of the Christian life is to live Christ. When I was young, I was taught that the central thought of the Bible is related to Christ. Now I realize that the central thought of the Bible is not only Christ, but also to live Christ.
CHRIST ABIDING IN US
AND LIVING IN US
Simply to say that Christ is the central thought of the Bible is rather objective. In our experience, Christ should be very subjective to us. For in stance, the Lord Jesus says, "Abide in Me and I in you" (John 15:4). This expression is simple, but the meaning is profound.
In Galatians 2:20 Paul says, "I have been cru cified with Christ, and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me." To say that Christ lives in us is even stronger than to say that He abides in us. When I visit another locality, I may abide