the power of Christ working in him to enable him. We will explore in more detail in chapter 7 how we draw upon the power of Christ. For now, we just want to become aware that we need these two “bookends.” One further observation will be helpful, however. Bookends usually come in pairs, both with a common design. Our spiritual bookends of Christian growth also come as a pair. The common element of their design is the word dependence. We are dependent upon the righteousness of Christ for our acceptance
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