their identity in Christ. He called us to live consistently with who we truly are. If we truly are righteous in Christ Jesus, why should Paul need to remind us to live righteous lives? If we are new creations and have a new nature (2 Cor. 5:17), why do we still struggle with sin? If I am filled with God’s Spirit, the Spirit of love, joy, and peace, why do I yet struggle with a lack of love, joy, and peace? The puzzle is not to be resolved by distinguishing
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