A New Life in Christ 在基督里崭新的生命
Author : Rev Ng Eng Keng
Translator: Sis Charis Ong
“The saying is trustworthy, for: If we have died with him, we will also live with him”
Jesus was nailed to the Cross because of His love for the world. But this is not the end of the story! It is because eventually, Jesus overcame death and was resurrected! His resurrection brings hope of an eternal life and victory to all who believe in Him.
(1) Resurrected Life
All who believe in Christ will gain this “resurrected life”. The resurrected life gives power to those who believe, to break free and overcome death. In the spiritual sense, a “resurrected life” does not belong to this world anymore but belongs to God and is a new life with eternal hope!
(2) Victorious Life
For those who believe in the Lord, their lives are a “victorious” one. The resurrection of Christ has defeated the sting of death. Sin and death have no more hold over Christians who have a resurrected life in Christ. So long as we abide in him, we can receive the abundant grace and freedom in Christ!
Today is a day worth celebrating, as we witness the baptism of 5 members and membership transfer of another two. Especially to our brothers and sisters who are baptised, today is the day that your spiritual lives enter another stage. As your old selves died with Christ, you will receive a new life that is brimming with power and testimony because of Christ!
文: 黄永庆牧师
“我们若与基督同死，就必与他同活！”
耶稣基督因爱为世人死在十字架。但这不是耶稣生命的终结！因为耶稣最终胜过死亡，并且复活了！他的复活，带给信靠祂的人有得胜与永生的盼望。
⑴ 复活的生命
凡事信靠耶稣的人都将得到这“复活的生命”。这复活的生命将给予信靠祂的人有摆脱与得胜死亡的能力。在属灵的意义上，“复活”的生命不再属于这个世界，而是归上帝所有，是拥有永生盼望的新生命！
⑵ 得胜的生命
信靠主的人，他的生命是“得胜”的。耶稣因着“复活”，胜过那掌死权的恶魔。罪恶与死亡对那些已经拥有主耶稣复活生命的基督徒再也没有任何辖制的能力。只要我们常常“住在” 祂里面，就能享受祂所给我们那丰盛的恩典，并在基督里的自由！
今天是一个值得欢庆的日子，我们一同见证五位肢体的洗礼与两位肢体的转会。特别是洗礼的弟兄姐妹，今天是你们属灵生命进入新阶段的开始。因为你们生命中的“老我”已经与基督同死，并因着基督，能够拥有一个崭新的生命，即是一个充满能力、满有见证的生命！