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How does the concept of being in Christ relate to election?

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Being in Christ signifies our collective election as His people, realized through faith and calling.

The concept of being 'in Christ' is intricately connected to the doctrine of election found in Ephesians 1, where believers are chosen in Him before the foundation of the world. This election is collective; we are elected as a group, rooted in Christ as the primary elect. However, this collective election is not abstract—it is personally experienced when individuals hear the gospel and respond in faith. Thus, being 'in Christ' means recognizing both our corporate identity as the elect and our personal call to faith. It affirms that our election leads to a transformative relationship with Christ that is both personal and positional.
Scripture References: Ephesians 1:4-5, Philippians 3:9

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