The Christ Life
E.A. Johnston teaches that living the Christ life means surrendering fully to Jesus so that His Spirit empowers and guides every thought, word, and action.
In "The Christ Life," E.A. Johnston invites believers to a deeper, daily experience of Jesus living through them. He emphasizes surrender, spiritual dependence, and the transformative power of the Holy Spirit. Through heartfelt prayer and reflection on Galatians 2:20, Johnston encourages walking closely with Christ, purifying the heart, and living a life that glorifies God.
Full Transcript
I am crucified with Christ, nevertheless I live, yet not I, but Christ liveth in me. In the life which I now live in the flesh, I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. Live your life through me, Jesus, live in me this day.
Live your life through me, Jesus, as I walk the narrow way. May my feet be your feet, may my hands be your hands, may my eyes be your eyes, to see you more clearly and to walk more closely by your side. Guide me, teach me, lead me by your Spirit all the time.
Live your life through me, Jesus, live in me this day. Live your life through me, showing me the way. May my thoughts be your thoughts, may my words be your words, may my actions be your actions, to bring you glory with my life.
Strengthen me, encourage me, empower me, to live for you this day. Live your life through me, Jesus, live in me today. I need you, Jesus, in a deeper way.
May your presence cleanse me, fill me, flood me with your glory every day. Keep my feet from evil, guard me from the enemy, cover me with your blood in protection for this day. Deliver me, Jesus, from every hindrance in the way.
Smash every idol in my life that stands between me and you this day. Strip me, purge me, prune me, so you can flow through me in unobstructed ways. Your life you gave for me, my life I give to thee.
Saturate me with your presence, by your spirit, for your glory. Clothe me with thee, Jesus, lover of my soul. Draw me closer to you in love's intimacy.
May my heart burn within me as I walk with you today. Live your life through me, Jesus, live in me this day. Keep me beneath your shadow, the Christ life in my life every step of the way.
Sermon Outline
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I. The Reality of the Christ Life
- Crucified with Christ yet alive through Him
- Living by faith in the Son of God
- Jesus living His life through believers
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II. Daily Surrender and Dependence
- Walking the narrow way with Jesus' guidance
- Seeking the Spirit’s teaching and leading
- Praying for strength, encouragement, and empowerment
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III. Purification and Protection
- Cleansing and filling with God’s presence
- Guarding from evil and spiritual hindrances
- Removing idols and obstacles to intimacy with Christ
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IV. Intimacy and Glory
- Being saturated by the Spirit for God’s glory
- Clothed in Jesus’ love and presence
- Walking daily under His shadow and love
Key Quotes
“I am crucified with Christ, nevertheless I live, yet not I, but Christ liveth in me.” — E.A. Johnston
“Live your life through me, Jesus, live in me this day.” — E.A. Johnston
“Smash every idol in my life that stands between me and you this day.” — E.A. Johnston
Application Points
- Begin each day by surrendering your thoughts, words, and actions to Jesus’ control.
- Ask the Holy Spirit to guide and empower you in every decision and interaction.
- Regularly examine your heart to remove idols and anything hindering your walk with Christ.