From the MLJ Archive

Romans 7:4 — The truth that all

Christians are united with Christ changes everything. It is no overstatement to

say that the doctrine of Christians’ union with Christ is one the most

important truths for anyone to understand. It is this glorious doctrine that

Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones expounds in this sermon on Romans 7:4 titled “Union With

Christ: Its Nature.” Looking at the apostle Paul’s epistle to the Romans, he

shows that those who believe in the gospel have been delivered from sin and

darkness once and for all. While all are born in Adam, all who believe are born

supernaturally into Christ Jesus. It means that the law of sin and death no

longer reigns in the Christian, and that they are now part of God’s family and now

forgiven from all sin. They are safe in salvation as Christ is loving and powerful.

This doctrine is the ultimate hope against all depression, sorrow, and

loneliness because it teaches that Christians have a great friend in Jesus. Listeners

are encouraged to ask: “do you believe in Jesus? Do you believe that He has

died for sinners? Do you have assurance that God loves?” There is great hope to

all who have truly forsaken themselves and put their trust in Jesus.