Days of Praise Podcast
Crucified with Christ
“And they that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts.” (Galatians 5:24)
Death by crucifixion was surely one of the cruelest and most painful forms of execu... More...
- Duration:
- 3m
- Broadcast on:
- 13 Aug 2024
- Audio Format:
- mp3
Welcome to the Days of Praise podcast. A daily devotional by the Institute for Creation Research. Crucified with Christ. And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts. Galatians 524. Death by crucifixion was surely one of the cruelest and most painful forms of execution ever devised. Yet the Lord Jesus, for the joy that was set before him, endured the cross. He has once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit. But just as he sacrificed himself for us, we are now privileged to offer our bodies a living sacrifice to him. This spiritual sacrifice is actually compared to crucifixion. Our old man is crucified with him that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin. Crucifixion is not an instantaneous death, but is very slow and painful. Just so, the death of a Christian believer to sin does not take place in a moment of special blessing, but as in physical crucifixion is painful and slow. Nevertheless, it is necessary for a truly effective Christian life. In the book of Galatians, we are told three times by the apostle Paul that the Christian believer should be following Christ in his crucifixion, in crucifixion to self, to the flesh, and to the world. First, we are to be crucified to the love of self. 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. Second, we are to be crucified to the flesh, for they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts. Finally, we should be crucified to the lure of this world. God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me and I unto the world. If you've enjoyed today's devotional, be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and please rate and review so more listeners can find us. To support ICR's ministry, visit icr.org/donate. Your gift of any amount helps us reach others with biblical truth and encouragement. Thanks for listening, we hope you'll start each day with day's praise.