10. Passed From Death to Life – Alive in Christ

Scripture readings: John 3:36, 5:24, John 3:17-18, Ephesians 2:4-6

Key verse: “He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.”— John 5:24

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DEVOTIONAL READING

Only two categories of people exist on earth – and this distinction remains even after physical death:

1. those who are spiritually dead — without God’s life in them
2. those who have received Jesus and now carry eternal life.

As a believer, you have crossed over from death to life. You are no longer in the first category. You have passed from death to life, and that is permanent. You are alive with everlasting life even now.

“Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.” – John 5:24

Jesus did not come to condemn the world but to save it. Whoever believes in Him is not condemned — the verdict is already settled.

Jesus Christ rose from the dead, and in the spirit you were raised up together with Him. You are the direct fruit of His resurrection.

The same power that brought Jesus out of the grave has made you spiritually alive. You carry resurrection life – no longer an ordinary person.

“Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus:” – Ephesians 2:5-6

Do not let guilt or condemnation pull you back into a category you no longer belong to.

Personal Reflection:

• If someone observed your life, would they see evidence that you carry God’s eternal life?
• What difference does this make in your daily outlook?

Life Application:

• Live consciously as one who carries God’s life — let your words, choices, and attitude reflect it.
• Boldly confession of your new status: you are alive in Christ, free from condemnation, and raised up together with Him.
• Approach today’s tasks with the confidence of someone raised with Christ.

Prayer points:

• Father, thank You for translating me from death to life through Jesus Christ. Help me to shape how I live every day with this reality.
• Let the resurrection life in me be visible — and use me to bring spiritual awakening to those still dead in sin.