Union Through Christ
The Father draws men to Christ through the revelation of perfect goodness, ultimately leading to union with the Father through Christ's life.
W.R. Inge delves into how the Father draws individuals to Christ by revealing perfect goodness within the human soul, igniting a desire to unite with the Father. As the soul longs and desires more, more of God's goodness is unveiled, intensifying the soul's connection with the Father. This process leads to a union with eternal goodness, teaching the soul that she can only be united with God through the life of Christ.
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Observe now how the Father draws men to Christ. When something of the perfect good is revealed and made manifest within the human soul, as it were in a sudden flash, the soul conceives a desire to draw near to the perfect goodness, and to unite herself with the Father. And the more strongly she longs and desires, the more is revealed to her; and the more is revealed to her, the more she is drawn to the Father, and the more is her desire kindled. So the soul is drawn and kindled into an union with the eternal goodness. And this is the drawing of the Father; and so the soul is taught by Him who draws her to Himself, that she cannot become united with Him unless she can come to Him by means of the life of Christ. liii.
Sermon Outline
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The Father Draws Men to Christ
- Through revelation of perfect goodness
- Soul desires union with the Father
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The Drawing Process
- Longing and desire increase revelation
- Increased revelation fuels desire for union
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Union Through Christ
- Soul is drawn to eternal goodness
- Union with the Father requires Christ's life
Key Quotes
“So the soul is drawn and kindled into an union with the eternal goodness.” — W.R. Inge
Application Points
- Recognize the Father's drawing process in your life and respond with a desire for union with Him.
- Understand the necessity of Christ's life for union with the Father.
- Cultivate a longing and desire for eternal goodness in your soul.