The Essence of Christianity
The essence of Christianity is Christ in us. The blessing of Abraham reached us through the Spirit, so that God's love may reach others.
Airton Humber · 21/10/26 · 1 min de leitura
After so many readings, reflections and experiences, one understanding has become clearer and clearer to me.
The essence of Christianity is God dwelling in human beings. Christ in us, the hope of glory.
God's call
It all began when God called Abraham and promised to bless him and make him a blessing, through whom all the families of the earth would be blessed.
And Paul announces the fulfillment of that promise: in Christ Jesus, the blessing of Abraham came to us, so that we might receive, by faith, the promised Spirit.
God's answer
Everything makes sense when we hear Jesus announce that he and the Father would make their home in those who love him.
It is the mystery that Paul proclaimed, hidden for generations: Christ in us, the hope of glory.
So, God's presence is not simply for us to receive blessings, but so that, through his action in us, we may be a blessing to others.
This is how faith works through love.
Christ in us. And, through us, God's love reaching the other.
