A Christian is someone who professes a belief that Jesus is the Son of God. In addition , he or she has made a commitment to be like Christ. To be united with Christ means to be one with Jesus, and is a statement of a Christian's partnership with Jesus in communicating to others, what Jesus is like.
The hearts and action of Christians are to be the same as that of Jesus Christ. Included in the attitude that should characterize the lives of Christians, are tenderness, compassion, unity of spirit, love and a desire to serve others. What should be absent are selfish ambitions and vain conceit. God understands that doing these things will not be easy. The journey to the cross was not a easy journey. Jesus was obedient to death knowing that his sacrifice would ultimately result in restoring man's relationship with God. God wants Christians to be obedient to the same degree, knowing that this will fulfill His purpose for our lives.
Being one with Christ should result in a desire to be like Christ. This in turn should lead us to be obedient. The net result should be a life that reflects Christ character. One where our attitude and actions are a good reflection on God. Like Noah's ark, there is only one door into salvation, and that door is Jesus, and only those in Christ will be saved when the flood of judgment comes only Jesus can save
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