START YOUR DAY RIGHT DAILY DEVOTION
KJV) Ephesians 1:1
Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus:
IN CHRIST JESUS / EPHESIANS 1:1
Every “faithful” believer (follower of Christ) has life only “in Christ Jesus.”
- The terms “in Christ Jesus,” “in the Lord,” in Him,” etc., occur 160 times in Paul’s writing (36 times in Ephesians). “In Christ” means that the believer is now united with Jesus through a personal relationship and lives within the realm of His character, influence and purposes. Union with Christ is the Christian’s new environment; everything the believer does is within the context of his or her relationship with Jesus and should reflect His influence and leadership. “In Christ,” His followers are constantly aware of their Lord’s presence and companionship. Because this relationship is so deep, Christians’ lives are seen not as their own, but as Christ living in them (Galatians 2:20). This personal unity and companionship with Christ is the most important thing in the Christian life and experience. Union with Christ comes as a gift of God through faith.
- The Bible contrasts our new life “in Christ” with our old, spiritually dead and unrestored life “in Adam.” While the old life is characterized by disobedience, sin (opposition and defiance toward God), condemnation and death, our new life “in Christ” is characterized by salvation, God’s love, guidance by God’s Spirit, truth and eternal life with God (Romans 5:12-21; 6; 8; 14:17-19; 1 Corinthians 15:21-22, 45-49; Philippians 2:1-5; 4:6-9).
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Margarita & Stace
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IN CHRIST JESUS / EPHESIANS 1:1
DescriptionEvery “faithful” believer (follower of Christ) has life only “in Christ Jesus.”
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Margarita Crews
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Guided By Grace
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