Salvation comes after reconciliation, according to Romans 5:10.
After we have been saved, there is a salvation to be gained. "For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life," says Romans 5:10.
We receive forgiveness for our sins in the first salvation. Because it is written: Walk in the light while you have the light, that you may become sons of light, the second salvation comes by walking in obedience to the faith. Life is in the light, and life was in the light, and life is the light of man. Being a light child is the same as being a life child. Jesus Christ is a Prince of Light, the Prince of Life. Satan is the prince of darkness, and he wields the power of death.
The Spirit brings to life
The salvation that comes from Christ's life is that He makes us alive through His Spirit, light, and life. He pines for the spirit He has placed within us, but He lavishes us with grace. Darkness decreases as light increases. Light brings life, and as the darkness fades, so does death. The devil, who possessed the power of death, is also destroyed. Paul had not yet attained perfected salvation through Christ's life, but he worked hard to do so. (See Philippians 3:12.) We, too, must strive for this goal of salvation. It is an incomprehensibly lofty goal within the perfect law of liberty.
Jesus became our sin offering in the first salvation. He is our High Priest and Advocate in the second salvation. He is the Mediator of a new covenant through death for the redemption of the first covenant's transgressions. (See Hebrews 9:15.)
Judgment leads to salvation.
In 1 Peter 4:17, Peter also mentions salvation through Christ's life: "For the time has come for judgment to begin at God's house; and if it begins with us first, what will become of those who refuse to obey God's gospel?" "If the righteous are hardly saved, where will the ungodly and sinner appear?"
The house of God, that is, us, is where judgment begins. This is the verdict: light has entered the world. When God shines His light on us, we experience this judgment. In this light, we understand the importance of getting things in order. That is the only way we can remain faithful to the light and become its children. People despise the light precisely because it brings judgment. If everything in a person's heart was perfect, the light would bring him infinite joy and he would rejoice in it. However, we are inherently evil, total darkness, and have committed numerous acts of darkness.
which need to be cleansed through light and judgment. Therefore, the light causes sorrow rather than joy. When the light of the Word struck the rich, young ruler's heart, he went away sorrowful, as do most people today. The Scriptures predicted this, which is why it says, "Today, if you will hear His voice, do not harden your hearts." Hebrews 3:7-8; Psalm 95:7-8
Salvation through Christ's life
What actually occurs if our hearts do not harden? We'll move from one light to the next. We learn that judgment leads to righteousness, and as a result, we are less afraid of judging ourselves and agreeing with the light. This becomes easier for us as we continue to walk in the light, because we become more aware of how wretched we are in the flesh. This generates a strong hatred for our self-life, allowing us to pass the test that Christ requires of those who wish to be His disciples. Because sufferings in the flesh keep darkness and wickedness in check, the glory will grow.
In the light, we become more aware of our ancestors. Brotherly love grows stronger and more fervent. The blood cleanses us of all sin, and our intimacy and communion with the Father grows stronger than ever. Our service in the Spirit becomes more valuable, and more and more people will despise and condemn us.
Because of His godly fear, Jesus was heard. By walking in the light, we demonstrate our true godly fear and gain increasing assurance that God hears our prayers. All of these things are a part of the salvation that comes through Christ's life. This salvation can only begin to work after a death occurs to redeem us from the sins we committed under the law.
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