Being “in Christ Jesus” is a stupendous reality. It is breathtaking what it means to be in Christ. United to Christ. Bound to Christ. If you are “in Christ” listen to what it means for you: 1. In Christ Jesus you were given grace before the world was created. [2 Timothy 1:9], “He gave us grace in Christ Jesus before the ages began.” 2. In Christ Jesus you were chosen by God before creation. [Ephesians 1:4], “God chose us in Christ before the foundation of the world.” 3. In Christ Jesus you are loved by God with an inseparable love. [Romans 8:38–39], “I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.” 4. In Christ Jesus you were redeemed and forgiven for all your sins. [Ephesians 1:7], “In Christ we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our tr...
Having determined our destiny ahead of time, he called us to himself and transferred his perfect righteousness to everyone he called. And those who possess his perfect righteousness he co-glorified with his Son.