CONFORMED TO CHRIST IN GLORIFIED HUMANITY (PART III)
“United to the Risen Christ in the New Creation” By Akin Ojumu The Christian hope of glorification does not rest merely on imitation. Christ is not simply an external example whom believers will one day resemble. The doctrine of glorification depends upon something far deeper: Union with Christ. Believers are not merely spectators of Christ’s resurrection. They are united to the risen Christ. Paul writes: Romans 6:5 “If we have been united with Him in a death like His, we shall certainly be united with Him in a resurrection like His.” Our resurrection is certain because His resurrection has already occurred. The life of the age to come already exists in our Head, who is Christ. He has gone before His people. And because the Head lives, the body must live also. Paul says: Colossians 3:4 “When Christ who is your life appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory.” Christ is not merely the Giver of eternal life. He is our life. Our destiny is bound to His. THE HOLY SPIRIT AND RESUR...