2 Corinthians 5:14–15: For the love of Christ compels us, because we judge thus: that if One died for all, then all died; and He died for all, that those who live should live no longer for themselves, but for Him who died for them and rose again.
The Lord Jesus Christ came to this world all the way from heaven. He was the absolutely sinless One. He was holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners. He came down here to save sinners. He came down from heaven, but He didn’t go to the mountaintop. There are no people there—He couldn’t find any man on that plane of holiness. They are all in the valley. They are all dead in trespasses and sins. So what did He do? He came down into the valley. He came down into the place of death where all men are. “And that he died for all.” Because men were dead, He went down into death, and now He brings believers up with Him in resurrection life. Does He take them back up to the mountaintop where Adam had been? No, He takes them with Him into the heavenlies. We who believe in the Lord Jesus Christ are now seated in the heavenlies. Now our lives should be devoted to Him that we should live henceforth to the glory of God. 1
Personal Application
- Read Ephesians 2:6. How does this verse effect the way you live your life today?
Godly Encouragement
- For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them. –Ephesians 2:10
A Biblical Thought to Share with Others
Since His death was for my life, my death means I keep living with Him. – TWEET IT
A Prayer to Consider
Lord, may the love of Christ, and my love for Christ, compel me to live wholly for You.
1. McGee, J. V. (1991). Thru the Bible commentary: The Epistles (2 Corinthians) (electronic ed., Vol. 45). Nashville: Thomas Nelson.
