Spurgeon's Sermons The Believer a New Creature
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Mar 5, 2026 A sermon on radical spiritual transformation and what it means to be made new in Christ. Discussions cover the believer's position and character, vivid metaphors of union like vine and ark, and how faith and the Spirit bring about genuine rebirth. Calls to examine one’s soul and the enduring freshness of new spiritual life are highlighted.
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What It Means To Be In Christ
- Being "in Christ" describes a real union where believers share Christ's obedience and atonement, not mere imitation.
- Spurgeon uses Adam/Christ federal headship and images like the ark, vine, and building stone to explain legal and vital union.
Noah’s Ark As A Picture Of Salvation
- Spurgeon uses Noah's ark as a vivid example: entering the ark by faith yields safety from judgment.
- He likens trusting Christ to boarding the ark and being shut in above the flood.
City Of Refuge Illustrates Legal Protection In Christ
- The cities of refuge illustrate legal safety: once inside you are free from the avenger of blood.
- Spurgeon applies this to Christ as God's city of refuge where believers find lasting safety.
