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The new man is one who is living his life, naturally and spiritually, in Christ. That is, his whole demeanor will show forth that life which they have received from the Lord Jesus. The inner man, the spiritual man will have a profound effect on the life style, the likes and dislikes of an individual until they manifest the nature of Christ. There is a law for the Spirit of life that is found in the Lord Jesus. Rom. 8:2 His law brings liberty from the Law of sin and death which was the Law given to Moses on mount Sinai. The Law given was perfect, holy and righteous. The weakness of the Law was manifest in the individuals who were attempting to keep the Law. It demanded a code of conduct unto which they could not attain. But now, because Christ is in the new man, what they could not achieve is made achievable because of His abiding presence. Rom. 8:3-4.
Those who are truly in Christ are blessed with all spiritual blessings. Measure that if you will. There is no limit of power and blessing that He can and will bestow on those who are determined to live the life of Christ Jesus. Eph. 1:3 The heavenly place, the heavenly atmosphere is found by those who are in Christ. We at this very moment are privileged to sit with Him in heavenly places, that surely means in the very throne presence of the Lord. It is neither past tense or future tense, but now, this very moment of time that we may find ourselves in that heavenly atmosphere. Eph. 2:6 These are kingdom rights which are extended to all who are in Christ. Surely it is time to participate of all that He has made available to us.
That Christ may dwell in your hearts. This is a truth which is stated in various ways throughout the New Testament scriptures. It expresses the desire of the Almighty to be one with those who are His people. Eph. 3:17 How else may we come to a mature person in Christ Jesus unless we have His Spirit dwelling within. Agape love, loving as the Lord loves, may only be manifest in His children as they know the power of His presence. Spiritual roots of love depend on our stability in Christ. Without the leading of His great love we cannot come to the status of the high calling in Christ. Love, which surpasses knowledge, is the key, the door, the way to the manifestation of the fullness of all that is in the Lord Jesus Christ. We are not only united in one body but we are totally joined with Him, making us one with Christ. Eph. 3:19.