Identity in Christ #2

I got some good stuff out of chapter 2. We'll do today's blog like a little Bible Study.

Grab your Bible and turn to Ephesians chapter 1, verses 1-14. As you read this passage, look for any word phrases like "in Christ" or "in Him" or "in Himself" or "in the Beloved" or "in whom" when it refers to Christ.

Now list all the things it says about you and who you are in Christ. If that doesn't build you up, I don't know what will!

Take a look at these verses: 1 Cor. 1:1-2, Phil 1:1, Col 1:1-2. This is what the Word says. Now ask yourself and write down what the Word says to you.

The next thing the chapter talked about was being "in Adam" as opposed to "in Christ". Being "in Adam" refers to where we were before we were Christians. We were in the world, in a dark place of transgressions, outside of God's grace. When we made the decision to be "in Christ" all that was erased and we were given eternal life, and eternal grace.

Here's a quote from the book by Charles Stanley. "Once we are in Christ, no longer are we to draw from a deposit of previous good works; no longer are we to rely on our old associations and allilances; no longer are we to believe the "old lies" that have been playing in our heads since early childhood that we are worthless, unwanted, or undesirable. We are new creatures with a new life ahead - a life that is totally reconciled to God and is set on a pth toward fulfillment and satisfaction in Christ Jesus."

I'm liking the content and format of this little book. It's only 110 pages.

Have a great Sunday!