Being in Christ means that believers are united with Him in His life, death, and resurrection, enjoying the benefits of His righteousness.
To be 'in Christ' signifies a profound union with Him, wherein believers share in His righteousness and life. This concept is foundational to Reformed theology and is richly illustrated in passages like Ephesians 2, which declares that believers are seated with Christ in heavenly places. It means that just as He lived a perfect life, that righteousness is imputed to us, transforming our standing before God from condemnation to acceptance. When Christ died, we died with Him, and when He rose, we rose to newness of life (Romans 6:4). This union provides security as it ensures that we cannot be separated from Him or the love of God. Hence, the believer's identity is entirely wrapped up in Christ, resulting in both spiritual renewal and eternal life.
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