A parent can love their child, protect their child, feed their child, clothe their child, and provide shelter for their child but unless that child decides to reside with his or her parent, they can not reap the benefits of living with that parent. Salvation in Jesus Christ works exactly the same way.
The Bible teaches that everything necessary to live a Godly life can be found in Jesus Christ, however, in order to access the gifts of righteousness and holiness, a believer must decide to make Christ's presence their dwelling place. The believer has access to these wonderful gifts so long as they abide in His Spirit.
However, they can not take these gifts with them if they choose to exit the presence of Christ by indulging in their own selfish & sinful desires. Such gifts are a part of Christ's very nature, that a human being does not have the ability to grasp, possess, or comprehend apart from His present company.
Just as the father eagerly awaits his son with open arms in the parable of the prodigal, grace is Christ's invitation to abide in Him. The Chistian life is an impossibility without Him.
The Bible teaches that everything necessary to live a Godly life can be found in Jesus Christ, however, in order to access the gifts of righteousness and holiness, a believer must decide to make Christ's presence their dwelling place. The believer has access to these wonderful gifts so long as they abide in His Spirit.
However, they can not take these gifts with them if they choose to exit the presence of Christ by indulging in their own selfish & sinful desires. Such gifts are a part of Christ's very nature, that a human being does not have the ability to grasp, possess, or comprehend apart from His present company.
Just as the father eagerly awaits his son with open arms in the parable of the prodigal, grace is Christ's invitation to abide in Him. The Chistian life is an impossibility without Him.