"In Christ"
Jesus Christ is the Son of God. Because of what He has done for
us we are deeply indebted to Him. One man said not so long ago, "I did not ask
Him to come and die for me." That's true. Jesus saw the need and, without being
asked or begged, came to do for us what had to be done so that we could have the
opportunity for victory over sin and death. Consider the phrase
"in Christ." Salvation is available in Christ and
only in Christ. We can "obtain the salvation which is in
Christ Jesus with eternal glory." (2 Tim. 2:10). The Scriptures also
teach that "as many of you that have been baptized into
Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ." (Gal. 3:27).
Also, every spiritual blessing from God belongs to those
"in Christ." (Eph. 1:3). Rich, eternal blessings that will never fade
away! Eternal life around the glory-circled throne of God may be way beyond our
ability to grasp presently, but be sure of this: once you are there you will
never want to be anywhere else! Also, "in Christ" there is
redemption. We are redeemed from eternal ruin as we are justified by His
grace (Rom. 3:24). "In Christ" we are new creatures.
Old things pass away. A new life is given (2 Cor. 5:17).
"In Christ" there is hope. This universe is never bleak nor desolate
because of our living and abiding hope. The Bible says, "He that has the Son has
life." (1 John 5:11). All these things are ours - if we are
"in Christ."
By Jon W. Quinn
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From Expository Files 10.2, February 2003
