Being 'in Christ' signifies a believer's union with Jesus, whereby they are identified with His life, death, and resurrection.
The phrase 'in Christ' encapsulates the essence of a believer's identity and relationship with Jesus. It indicates that through faith, one is united with Christ in such a way that His righteousness is credited to the believer, and their sins are placed upon Him. This profound union transforms believers, assuring them of their status as children of God and their participation in His redemptive work. Romans teaches that through this connection, believers not only share in Christ’s death for the forgiveness of sins but also in His victorious resurrection to new life. This concept is central to understanding salvation and the believer’s transformed identity.
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