Being 'in Christ' means believers are united with him in his death and resurrection, securing their salvation.
The phrase 'in Christ' denotes a profound union between believers and Jesus, signifying that they share in his life, death, and resurrection. This union assures believers of their eternal life and acceptance by God. As reflected in 2 Corinthians 5:21, Christ became sin for us so that we might become the righteousness of God in him. This transformative relationship means that when God looks at believers, he sees the perfect righteousness of Christ rather than their sins. Thus, being 'in Christ' secures the believer's identity and hope in the promise of salvation, compelling them to live in a manner consistent with their new nature.
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