Among the many features describing the Christian life, I have chosen two, one given by Jesus and the other by the apostle Paul. These two cover probably all the other general dimensions of the normal Christian life. They are an abundant life and a conquering life. Jesus portrays himself as the Good Shepherd in John 10:1–18. In verse 10b he states succinctly the purpose of His incarnation: “I came that they may have life; and might have it abundantly.” THE ABUNDANT LIFE One of the results of this abundant
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