A Gospel Manifesto, Part 2 of 4

It is about being Reoriented in Christ. Colossians 1:21-22 says "you were once alienated (estranged, excluded) and hostile (enemies), doing evil deeds. Now, God has now reconciled (completely restored) in His body of flesh by His death." Points to the Incarnation. God becoming man in the person of Jesus Christ. It points to Substitution. Christ taking the place of sinners. It points to Justification. God declaring them not guilty, bringing them into right relationship with Him. Points to those who are regenerated, born again, made alive spiritually. Michael Horton said, "The good news is not just a series of facts to which we yield our ascent but a dramatic narrative that replots our identity." Picture a theatrical play. Each week we come with our own scripts. But God comes and gives us a new script: where our original character dies and is raised with the lead character. Instead of us finding a supporting role for God in our play, God writes us into His script, does not simply offer a blueprint, if we only follow curtain steps but instead through the gospel the Spirit brings us into God’s drama. No longer in Adam, under the reign of sin and death, we are alive in Christ. If you are a Christian your life is completely reoriented in Christ. You have been regenerated, made new.

If you are a Christian, think through the process God took you through when you came to know Christ then share it with someone. If you are not a Christian, you need to turn from your sin to Jesus and trust Him to save you.