Devocional Diario#112 La Justificación (3ª parte)_ Rom. 8:29
Devotional: Love is God
The devotional explores the concept of predestination and the duality of human nature, emphasizing the transformation into a new spiritual being through faith.
Predestination and Transformation
- The reading from Romans 8:29 discusses predestination for believers to be conformed to the image of Christ.
- Despite having two natures (carnal and spiritual), believers are considered new in Christ, having been justified and spiritually reborn.
- Through baptism, believers are symbolically buried with Christ and raised to a new life, signifying a transition from the old self to the new self.
Struggle Between Flesh and Spirit
- Believers are called to live according to their new spiritual life, despite facing opposition from their fleshly desires.
- Understanding the coexistence of two natures helps believers differentiate between sinful desires of the flesh and their identity as a new creation in Christ.
The Liberating Truth
The discussion delves into freedom from guilt through understanding one's dual nature and embracing the truth of being born anew in God.
Freedom from Guilt
- Believers who grasp their identity as a new creation in Christ are liberated from guilt associated with sinful desires.
- Lack of awareness regarding dual nature leads individuals to blame themselves continually, hindering true revival within the church.
True Revival Through Understanding