STUDY THREE

BENEFITS OF THE NEW LIFE

Text: Romans 8:1-8

The benefits of the new life in Jesus Christ are so many that they cannot all be mentioned in one study. Some of the blessings are for this present time, some for future life on earth, and much more await believers in heaven.

    First of all, we who were once strangers and enemies of God because of sin are brought near and reconciled to God. We become His sons and daughters (1 John 3:1). This high position bought for us through the blood of Christ makes it possible for us to ask whatever we need from God with a definite assurance to receive.

     Second, we have peace within and are at rest from the oppression of the enemy - Satan (Matthew 11:28; John 14:27). Third,  the life of holiness which is impossible to a sinner becomes easy. Fourth, we are able to bear the fruit of the spirit; love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness and temperance (Galatians 5:22-23). Fifth, we have hope in Christ.

    Sixth, we show, manifest and radiate Christ's love to others. We become more approachable, dependable, caring and less burdensome to others. Seventh, with God now our all-sufficient heavenly Father, we lack nothing; Eight, when we pray now through Christ, God listens. He hears and answers our prayers. Indeed, great and numerous are our benefits in Christ.