The Resurrection Life

Romans 5:10 (NIV)
¹⁰ For if, when we were God's enemies, we were reconciled to him through the death of his Son, how much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved through his life!

Romans 5:10 (MSG)
¹⁰ If, when we were at our worst, we were put on friendly terms with God by the sacrificial death of his Son, now that we're at our best, just think of how our lives will expand and deepen by means of his resurrection life!

It is not just that we are now reconciled to God, though that is true. It is not just that the penalty of sins been paid, though it has. But now an incredible new life opens up before us. Just as Jesus rose from that tomb, we vacate the dark surroundings and the grip of death. We rise up beyond the world to the Father Himself. We enter into the fellowship of God. Jesus shares His resurrection life with us. This is new life. This is the resurrection life.