Andrew Murray challenges conventional Christian thinking by emphasizing that believers must not merely strive to die to sin but must recognize that they are already 'dead to sin' through their union with Christ. This shift from effort to realization is rooted in Romans 6, where Paul declares, 'Reckon yourselves dead unto sin.' Murray explains that just as humanity inherited Adam's fallen nature, believers inherit Christ's death and resurrection life. This means that the power of sin is already broken, but many fail to live in this truth because they do not fully grasp or accept it. The key is to 'reckon'—to consciously affirm and live out this spiritual reality. Murray uses the analogy of a king who must act in accordance with his royal identity, emphasizing that believers must live in alignment with their new identity in Christ. | Andrew Murray | The Master's Indwelling

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Living as 'Dead to Sin': A Paradigm Shift in Christian Identity

Andrew Murray challenges conventional Christian thinking by emphasizing that believers must not merely strive to die to sin but must recognize that they are already 'dead to sin' through their union with Christ. This shift from effort to realization is rooted in Romans 6, where Paul declares, 'Reckon yourselves dead unto sin.' Murray explains that just as humanity inherited Adam's fallen nature, believers inherit Christ's death and resurrection life. This means that the power of sin is already broken, but many fail to live in this truth because they do not fully grasp or accept it. The key is to 'reckon'—to consciously affirm and live out this spiritual reality. Murray uses the analogy of a king who must act in accordance with his royal identity, emphasizing that believers must live in alignment with their new identity in Christ.

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