RECONCILIATION LEADING TO UNION (1)
RECONCILIATION LEADING TO UNION (1)
Jottings of Readings 2 Corinthians 5 Reconciliation is the beginning and union is the end. Reconciliation was typified in the deluge, the distance is removed, the man is gone for ever and he cannot be repaired. Next, you are “in Christ”.
- The impression of God’s love - Romans 5.
- The action of the Spirit of life - Romans 8.
- In Hebrews 2 the Priest is on the divine side, and we are of His order.
- Now be with Him - having part with Him (John 13); for this and for intimacy according to John 10 there must be no soil.
[p. 24] Know Him more in His exaltation and you will take a share in His rejection here.
He is the Head - death to the world in connection with that - Colossians.