We Are The Lord’s (Romans 14:8)

“We are the Lord’s.” — Romans 14:8

 

Summary:

Christ has every rightful claim on his people. We are his by creation, for he gave us body and spirit; by providence, for his care has preserved and supplied us throughout life; and above all by redemption, for he delivered us from sin, darkness, death, and wrath through his incarnation, suffering, and death. Believers have also willingly acknowledged his claim by dedicating themselves to him. True surrender begins in the heart and extends to the understanding, will, conscience, affections, speech, time, property, and influence. This dedication is not bondage but the believer’s highest privilege. Those who belong to Christ may trust him to care for them, provide for them, guide them by his counsel, and, afterwards, receive them into glory.

 

Outline:

• Christ is Lord of the living and the dead
  • His death, resurrection, and renewed life establish his universal lordship.
• We are his by creation
  • He formed our bodies and spirits, giving us everything we possess and every power we exercise.
• We are his by providential care
  • Our preservation, daily mercies, relationships, food, clothing, rest, and breath all come from him.
• We are his by redeeming mercy
  • Christ delivered us from dreadful evils, raised us to blessedness, and paid the immeasurable cost himself.
• We are his by willing dedication
  • Believers surrender heart and life to Christ and find belonging to him their highest privilege and security.