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The dying and rising of Christ brings the present evil age to an end replacing it with a new one.  We did not do anything at all to make this happen.  Nevertheless, when Jesus was crucified, we were crucified with … Continue reading →

The risen Christ is the new man.  In him the new humanity comes into existence according to God’s eternal purpose.  God’s intention was always to create this unique human in whom all other humans would share in his communion with … Continue reading →

When Jesus was crucified the powers of the old age came to an end.  Sin and death were crucified through his cross.  The “god of this age” was overthrown.   When Jesus rose from death the new creation arrived in him … Continue reading →

In Adam (the old man) humanity is ruined and far from God. For in union with Adam we all exist in the old order under the reign of sin and death. What is needed is a new beginning. And Jesus … Continue reading →

In Jesus we see our humanity as God intended it to be, for he is the true human.   He was continually  turned towards God as the one he called Father. He lived in the fullness of who God is with … Continue reading →

Before the world was made,  God decided to be with us in communion and that is why he created.  He did not create and then say, “I think I would like to have these humans in communion”. No! God is … Continue reading →

Christ is our very life and in union with him we now share in his life with God.  As Paul says, “Our lives are now hidden with Christ in God”.  We are distinct from God, but we were never intended … Continue reading →

Even before anything was made, the God who is Love wanted to be with us in loving relationship and we with him.  That communal purpose of Father, Son and Spirit finds fulfilment in Immanuel. He is the one that the … Continue reading →

Before God even created humanity he only wanted to be God sharing himself with us.  And he wanted us to be with him in the deepest union and communion. Indeed, who we are as humans is inseparable from who we … Continue reading →

God’s eternal purpose is to be with us as one of us in Jesus and for us to be with him in Jesus.  That is what God has always wanted. For he does not will to be God without us. … Continue reading →