Saved By His Life - Romans 5:9-10

Romans 5:9-10 ESV 

Since, therefore, we have now been justified by his blood, much more shall we be saved by him from the wrath of God. For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, now that we are reconciled, shall we be saved by his life.

These verses seem to imply that we are declared innocent and reconciled to God by power of the shed blood of Christ on our behalf, but our salvation is preserved and perfected by His life. His death makes His forgiveness available for everyone. We just need to believe and confess that this is true. 

In this way we are brought into the life of Christ. Our salvation is made certain by living the life He has given us. This is running the “race” we have entered and persevering to the end. We are told in the Revelation to the churches that the blessings of heaven will given to the one who conquers. 

Being saved by His life means living the life we have received.