Crucified -- Raised -- Loved

“But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), and raised us up together, and made us sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus,” (Ephesians 2:4-6)

“I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ lives in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.“ (Galatians 2:20)

These verses mirror each other.

#1 - Both speak of death. Ephesians says “we were dead.” Galatians says “I am crucified.” We were in Christ at the Cross.

#2 - Both speak of life. Ephesians says “made us alive together with Christ”. Galatians says “nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ lives in me.” We were in Christ at the Cross and were raised with Him in the resurrection. He lives in us.

#3 - Both speak of love. Ephesians says “because of His great love”. Galatians says “who loved me.” The love and faith of God and the Son of God makes it all happen in us.

This is the gospel of grace and the gospel of peace. This is the will of God for His creation.