CHRISTIAN CONSECRATION- MESSAGE NOTE

CHRISTIAN CONSECRATION

PART 1: INTRODUCTION TO CHRISTIAN CONSECRATION

The teaching on Christian consecration is vital for every Christian. It's important to have the understanding that as a Christian, you have been bought with a price and consequently, belong entirely to God, not to yourself. This reality is not a mere philosophical idea but a consequence of the Lordship of Jesus Christ over your life. Consecration, therefore, involves a deep understanding of the Lordship of Christ over one's life and a conscious dedication to His divine will and purposes. The core of Christian consecration is a divine setting apart for God's purpose. This study will explore this concept through its two fundamental aspects: a definitive separation from the world and a subsequent separation unto God.

I. Separation from the World The initial and foundational aspect of Christian consecration is the total and complete separation from the world; it's system and the dominion of sin. This separation is achieved through the Christian's identification with Christ's death and resurrection.

A. Identification with Christ's Death and the Demise of the Old Man: The Apostle Paul lays the groundwork for this separation in Romans chapter 6, opening with a crucial declarative statement:

Romans 6:1-2 (KJV) 1 What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? 2 God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein? Paul emphatically rejects the notion that divine grace permits the continuation of a sinful lifestyle. He states that Saints are "dead to sin," meaning their former relationship and subservience to sin have been severed. This is further elucidated in:

Romans 6:6 (KJV) 6 Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin. The phrase "our old man" refers to the old nature of the individual before regeneration, that is, the former self that was subject to sin. This old nature has been definitively crucified with Christ. This was accomplished through Christ's work on the cross. The "body of sin" refers to the physical body as it was dominated by sinful impulses and carnal desires in the unregenerate state. With the crucifixion of the old man, the authority of this "body of sin" over the spirit of the Christian is broken. The new man in Christis superior to sin and satan, no longer subjected to the dictates of the unregenerated physical senses. This scriptural truth fundamentally refutes the "dual nature" doctrine as some have taught in the past, which erroneously claims that Christians possess both an old and a new nature. The Bible teaches unequivocally that the old nature is dead, not coexisting with the new or resurfacing during temptation. Such a doctrine, often derived from personal experiences rather than accurate scriptural interpretation, misrepresents the completed work of Christ. The accurate teaching emphasizes that the former identity, aligned with the world and sin, is completely abolished.

B. The Significance of Water Baptism in Separation Water baptism serves as a powerful outward demonstration andadefinitive act of separation from the world. Romans 6:3-4 (KJV) 3 Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? 4 Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. Water baptism is not a salvific act; it is for individuals who have already received salvation through faith in Christ. It symbolizes the Christian's identification with Christ's death and burial, marking a complete break from their past life in the world. This ritual signifies a "death sentence" to returning to a worldly lifestyle. While water baptism does not save, it is an instruction from Jesus that Christians are enjoined to obey, thereby confirming their good conscience before God.

C. Freedom from Sin: Redemption and the New Creation The death of the old man and the identification with Christ's burial lead toa profound freedom from sin. Romans 6:7 (KJV) 7 For he that is dead is freed from sin. Christ's death accomplished redemption, meaning the payment of a price for freedom. His death fully paid the price for humanity's sins, setting individuals free from sin's condemnation and power. This redemption, however, is distinct from the full scope of Christianity. While Christ's death addressed the sin problem, the new life of Christianity is inaugurated through His resurrection. This profound separation from the world culminates in the Christian's new identity as a "new creation." 2 Corinthians 5:17 (KJV) 17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. The Christian is a "new species," a "new kind of man" with no past in the old, worldly life. This is further affirmed in: James 1:18 (KJV) 18 Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures. Through God's own will and the Word of truth, Christians are begotten as a unique "firstfruits", a testament to their complete separation from their former worldly state and their entry into a divine, entirely new existence. II. Scriptural Insights for Part 1: Our New Identity in Christ's Death The following scriptures illuminate the profound truth of the Christian's separation from the world through identification with Christ's death and burial: .

Romans 6:1-6 .

Romans 6:7 .

2 Corinthians 5:17 & James 1:18

In Part 1 of this study, we've clarified the first essential aspect of Christian Consecration: a definitive separation from the world. This separation is accomplished through the finished work of Christ, specifically our identification with His death and burial, which resulted in the crucifixion of the old, sinful nature. Water baptism serves as an important symbolic act of this separation. Consequently, the Christian is no longer bound by their past or by the dominion of sin but is an entirely new creation. This foundational understanding of identity, being dead to sin and freed from its power, lays the crucial groundwork for the second aspect of consecration: the active and joyful separation unto God for His divine purposes, which will be explored in Part 2.

At the August 2025 Global Communion Service, our man of God, Pastor Chris, declared the month to be 'the Month of Conscious Truth,' teaching on the meaning of truth - being reality, and emphasizing the importance of going beyond just knowing the truth to having a present consciousness of it. Through a comparison of the Gospel accounts, he illustrated how only John captured Jesus' profound declaration: I am the way, the truth, and the life," revealing that divine revelation is granted not merely learned.

Pastor Chris taught that to live in the truth is to live in the Word. To walk in the truth is to walk in the Word. Anything less than living the Word is questioning the Truth. Using numerous scriptures from John's Gospel, he reinforced the ministry of the Holy Spirit as the Spirit of Truth, whose role is to guide us into all truth. Furthermore, through meditation, Pastor Chris explained, truth becomes conscious in your spirit. It deposits the Word in a way that makes it readily available for life and decisions. Without meditation, truth remains intellectual. With meditation, it becomes your consciousness; meditation helps you have the consciousness of truth.

In closing, Pastor Chris dismantled false mindsets particularly the idea that "nobody is perfect." He revealed this as a satanic deception and a form of spiritual manipulation that contradicts God's command: "Be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect." Perfection, he taught, is alignment with the Father's will and the manifestation of His righteousness in you. Pastor admonished us to boldly embrace our identity in Christ; as that's truth. He reminded us that we are not of the first Adam, but of the second and last Adam, a quickening spirit, recreated in righteousness and true holiness. Christianity, he said, is the manifestation of truth, and this month, the Lord is calling us to live that truth consciously.

Part 2: INTRODUCTION

In Part 1 of this study, we established that Christian consecration begins with a definitive separation from the world, achieved through the Saint's identification with Christ's death and the birth of the new creation through resurrection. This signifies freedom from the dominion of the old nature and sin. Building on this foundational truth, in Part 2, we will explore the second, equally vital aspect of consecration: the active separation unto God. This dimension of consecration involves living a life purposefully dedicated to His service, His divine objectives, and His glory, as the practical outworking of the new life received in Christ.

I. Separation unto God The ultimate purpose of being separated from the world is to be consecrated and set apart unto God. This involves a conscious identification with Christ's resurrection and a practical application of our new life in Him.

A. Identification with Christ's Resurrection and Being "Alive Unto God" While Christ's death provided redemption by paying the price for sin, Christianity itself, and the new life of the Christian, truly begin with Christ's resurrection. Salvation, in the Christian context, is intrinsically linked to this glorious event.

Romans 10:9 (KJV) 9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.

A Christian, therefore, is one who identifies not merely with the death of the Saviour but with the resurrected Christ, who is now alive for God's eternal purposes. This pivotal truth is expanded upon by Paul:

Romans 6:8-10 (KJV) 8 Now if we be dead with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with him: 9 Knowing that Christ being raised from the dead dieth no more; death hath no more dominion over him. 10 For in that he died, he died unto sin once: but in that he liveth, he liveth unto God.

B. Walking in Faith and Love Now that you're "alive unto God", the dominion of sin is broken in the life of a Christian. Romans 6:12 (KJV) says "Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, that ye should obey it in the lusts thereof."

The Christian possesses a superior life that is not subject to sin's dominion. And to live that authentic Christian life, you must live a life of faith that works by love. In this state, it's impossible to do wrong.

C. Yielding Your Members to God for Service The active manifestation of consecration unto God involves a deliberate act of presentation:

Romans 6:13 (KJV) 13 Neither yield ye your members as instruments of unrighteousness unto sin: but yield yourselves unto God, as those that are alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness unto God.

This is a direct command for us to actively present your entire being, spirit, soul, and physical body (members) to God. This "yielding" is not passive; it is a conscious, volitional act of dedicating every faculty and capability as instruments for righteousness, serving God's purposes. "What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own"(1 Corinthians 6:19).

"For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead: And that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again." 2 Corinthians 5:14-15

Being A "Love Slave" of Jesus Christ: The Apostle Paul's self-identification as a "born slave" or doulos of Jesus Christ (e.g., Romans 1:1, Philippians 1:1) perfectly exemplifies the attitude of true consecration. This term signifies not forced servitude, but a joyful, willing, and loving belonging to Christ. It is the ultimate expression of a heart entirely devoted to His will and service, finding its highest purpose and joy in His ownership.

II. Scriptural Insights: The scriptures consistently reveal that our consecration unto God stems from His absolute ownership of us, acquired through Christ's sacrifice. . Romans 10:9; Romans 6:8-11; Romans 6:12-14; Romans 5:5 & 1 John 4:8; 1 Corinthians 6:20; Acts 20:28

Conclusion In Part 2 of this study, we illuminated the second, vital aspect of Christian Consecration: the active separation unto God. This involves living out the reality of being "alive unto God" through identification with Christ's resurrection and reckoning this truth as paramount. It mandates a conscious choice to live above sin's dominion by overcoming selfishness with love and conquering fear with faith. Ultimately, consecration unto God is expressed through the joyful and continuous yielding of one's entire being, spirit, soul and body, as instruments of righteousness for His service and glory. This is rooted in understanding that Christians are completely bought and owned by God through the precious blood of Jesus Christ. This life of full dedication, embraced with a "love slave" mentality, delivers to you a life of joy, security, and unshakeable purpose. Praise God.