Romans 7:4 — The truth that all
Christians are united with Christ changes everything. It is no overstatement to
say that the doctrine of Christians’ union with Christ is one the most
important truths for anyone to understand. It is this glorious doctrine that
Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones expounds in this sermon on Romans 7:4 titled “Union With
Christ: Its Nature.” Looking at the apostle Paul’s epistle to the Romans, he
shows that those who believe in the gospel have been delivered from sin and
darkness once and for all. While all are born in Adam, all who believe are born
supernaturally into Christ Jesus. It means that the law of sin and death no
longer reigns in the Christian, and that they are now part of God’s family and now
forgiven from all sin. They are safe in salvation as Christ is loving and powerful.
This doctrine is the ultimate hope against all depression, sorrow, and
loneliness because it teaches that Christians have a great friend in Jesus. Listeners
are encouraged to ask: “do you believe in Jesus? Do you believe that He has
died for sinners? Do you have assurance that God loves?” There is great hope to
all who have truly forsaken themselves and put their trust in Jesus.