Christ in us is not a metaphor or figure of speech but a reality. A union is the coming or bringing together to form a whole or for a common purpose or action. Not only does Christ live with us but we also live in Him. How does that work? Christ is in me: He shares in my life. He is present with me here on earth. He is a part of everything I go through. I am in Christ: I share in His life. I am present with Him in heaven. I am seated with Him in heavenly places and share in His heavenly life and authority.
Christ in me participates in my earthly struggles. In Christ, I also participate in His heavenly victory. It is two sides of the same truth. It is, however, possible for Christ to share in your life without you sharing in His life. Beyond inviting Him into your life, you must share fully in His life.
What does ‘In Christ’ mean? The phrase ‘In Christ’ occurs 165 times in Paul’s writings, with 38 in Ephesians. Being ‘In Christ’ does not mean inside Christ. It connotes:
Identity.
We take on His identity. We are known through Him. We are called Christians because we are identified with Christ.
Intimacy.
We are deeply united with Him. Paul expressed the desire for greater intimacy in Philippians 3:10 which says, “that I may know Him.”
Inheritance.
We share in what He has. Ephesians 1:11 assures us that we have obtained an inheritance in Christ.
Impartation.
We receive from Him. 1 Corinthians 1:30 says, “But of Him you are in Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God— and righteousness and sanctification and redemption.”
Scripture Reading:
John 14:12-21
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Christ in me participates in my earthly struggles. In Christ, I also participate in His heavenly victory. It is two sides of the same truth. It is, however, possible for Christ to share in your life without you sharing in His life. Beyond inviting Him into your life, you must share fully in His life.
What does ‘In Christ’ mean? The phrase ‘In Christ’ occurs 165 times in Paul’s writings, with 38 in Ephesians. Being ‘In Christ’ does not mean inside Christ. It connotes:
Identity.
We take on His identity. We are known through Him. We are called Christians because we are identified with Christ.
Intimacy.
We are deeply united with Him. Paul expressed the desire for greater intimacy in Philippians 3:10 which says, “that I may know Him.”
Inheritance.
We share in what He has. Ephesians 1:11 assures us that we have obtained an inheritance in Christ.
Impartation.
We receive from Him. 1 Corinthians 1:30 says, “But of Him you are in Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God— and righteousness and sanctification and redemption.”
Prayer:
Father, I thank You that I am in Christ and He in me.Scripture Reading:
John 14:12-21
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