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Adventistische Schriften über: "Ellen Gould White on: "Ellen White on Romans 8:3" Answer Ellen White explains that the fleshly heart cannot be subject to God's law, which underscores the need for spiritual renewal. Through faith in Christ's merits we become partakers of the divine nature, bringing the heart into harmony with the law. This transformation leads the believer, like Christ, to find joy in doing God's will. The transformation of the fleshly heart Repentance toward God for our failure to keep His law is the first step in the Christian life, while faith in our Lord Jesus Christ claims the merits of His blood for the remission of past sins and makes us partakers of the divine nature. The fleshly heart, which “is not subject to God's law and cannot be,” is made spiritual and cries out with Christ: “I rejoice to do Your will, O my God; yes, Your law is in my heart.” – Ellen Gould White, Bible Echo and Signs of the Times (BEcho June 11, 1894, par. 3)"
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Ellen White emphasizes that the fleshly heart is naturally in enmity with God and cannot be subject to His law. This sinful nature cannot be improved by human effort or mere formal religion, but requires a complete transformation by the Holy Spirit. Through faith in Christ the heart is renewed, so that the believer lives in harmony with God's will and finds joy in keeping His commandments.
The Transformation of the Fleshly Mind
Repentance toward God for our failure to keep His law is the first step in the Christian life, while faith in our Lord Jesus Christ claims the merits of His blood for the remission of past sins and makes us partakers of the divine nature. The fleshly heart, which “is not subject to God's law and cannot be,” is made spiritual and cries out with Christ: “I rejoice to do Your will, O my God; yes, Your law is in my heart.”
Renewal instead of mere improvement
The Christian's life is not a modification or improvement of the old, but a transformation of nature. There is a death of self and sin, and a completely new life begins. This change can only be brought about by the effective work of the Holy Spirit.
Harmony with God's Law
In the new birth the heart is brought into harmony with God, as it is brought into alignment with His law. When this powerful change has taken place in the sinner, he has moved from death to life, from sin to holiness, from transgression and rebellion to obedience and loyalty.
The Law Written on the Heart
The same law that was engraved on stone tablets is written by the Holy Spirit on the tablets of the heart. Instead of trying to establish our own righteousness, we receive the righteousness of Christ. ... Through Christ's grace we will live in obedience to God's law, which is written on our hearts.
- Transformation of the Heart
- God's Law and Grace
- New Birth and Obedience
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