In Christ

That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me. And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one: - John 17:21-22

    The phrase in Christ appears over seventy times in the New Testament, not to mention similar phrases like those in the above verses. This term speaks of a vital union, oneness, a partaker of, in agreement with Christ, and all that pertains to our salvation in Him. Remove in Christ and in him and we would have nothing. Outside of Christ there is only death which is the wrath and judgment of God on sinners like ourselves. As those inside the ark, we who are in Christ are safe and secure. In Christ we have eternal life and rejoice in hope. In him we are righteous and accepted by God.

    In Christ we have peace, which passes all understanding. In Christ we have fellowship with him and the Father. In Christ we have all the promises of God. All that the believer is and has is in Christ. As our holy and just God looks upon his Son and is well pleased, so he views Christ’s people in him, and is well pleased. He smiles upon us. This truth—that we are in Christ—is the cure for all our ills in this life, and affords us the hope of glory in eternity. Whether it be the babe in Christ or the aged dying saint, to be in Christ is his great confidence and rest.

    Lord, thou hast been our dwelling place in all generations (Ps 90:1).