Union with Christ is established through God's election and the transformative work of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer.
Our union with Christ is rooted in God’s sovereign choice, as seen in Ephesians 1:4, where it states that God chose us in Him before the foundation of the world. This union is not achieved by individual merit but through God's grace and mercy in calling and justifying His people. Furthermore, 1 Corinthians 6:17 emphasizes that he who is joined to the Lord is one spirit with Him, indicating a profound connection and identification that believers have in Christ. By trusting in Christ and experiencing His indwelling Spirit, believers affirm their union with Him. This union is evident through the bearing of fruit in one’s life, obedience to His commands, and the assurance of faith bestowed by the Holy Spirit, which collectively testify to the genuine relationship believers have with Jesus.
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