Wherefore, my brethren, ye also are become dead to the law by the body of Christ; that ye should be married to another, even to him who is raised from the dead, that we should bring forth fruit unto God.
We should be married to Jesus, who was raised from the dead for us, rather than to the keeping of the law or to rules and religious regulations. We are now in the body of Christ and are dead to the power of the Law.
The Message Bible says: So, my friends, this is something like what has taken place with you. When Christ died he took that entire rule-dominated way of life down with him and left it in the tomb, leaving you free to “marry” a resurrection life and bear “offspring” of faith for God.
Now we are free to belong to Christ, who has given us heaven-empowered life. We can now walk in that life and make daily decisions concerning that life, so that we can serve God and bring forth fruit unto Him.
I am married to Jesus in new life from God. I am dead to the religious demands of the Law.
- Reading Plan A: Mark 3:22-35
- Reading Plan B: Psalms 19-20
- Reading Plan C: Numbers 3,4; Mark 3:22-35
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Word of Faith Church & Outreach Center
Called to the Body of Christ as a pastor and teacher, Tim Davidson pioneered Word of Faith Church in Bismarck in 1980. He served as its Lead Pastor for 35 years and now serves as Founding Pastor. Pastor Tim has pioneered 6 churches in North Dakota and now serves as Regional Director for Rhema Ministerial Association International. Teaching believers foundational truths from God's Word is his passion.
He has authored 3 yearly devotion books that are used both here and overseas to help believers become "rooted and grounded" in their faith.
God is now calling Pastor Tim to share the treasury of wisdom and knowledge God has given to him with other pastors and churches.