PRE-salvation, Romans 7:18 says,
“For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me; but [how] to perform that which is good I find not.“
Apart from His enabling power and ability I am not able to do anything good works apart from Him. The works are dead. Only His motive can enable good works by grace. Good intentions don’t save the soul, 1 Cor. 13:3. His power saves the soul, Rom. 1:16.
I believe when Christ reveals Himself, His love, mercy, nature and forgiveness this is like a mirror. This reflection of the true me in Him transforms motive. The Greek word for repentance literally means afterthought. When true, deep, real revelation shines it changes lives. His forgiveness at salvation is revelation by grace. This revelation creates afterthought because our motive is changed by Who He IS. This is the lifestyle of the believer. The just shall live by faith. His nature, grace, power and forgiveness by His blood obliterate who we thought we were prior to salvation. The old has gone. The new has come. The new grows from glory to glory by daily revelation of Him in us. This is for the Church unto the fullness of Him in it.
Leave a Reply