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Why is being hidden in Christ important for Christians?

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Being hidden in Christ signifies safety from condemnation and a new identity, as believers are seen as righteous in God's eyes.

The importance of being hidden in Christ is pivotal for believers' assurance and identity. As Paul proclaims in Colossians 3:3, believers' lives are hidden with Christ in God, allowing them the assurance that their old selves—their guilt and sin—are no longer seen by God. Instead, when God looks upon His children, He sees the righteousness of Christ, which secures them from condemnation. This truth is the foundation upon which believers build their hopes of salvation and eternal life, reminding them of their union with Christ in His death and resurrection.
Scripture References: Colossians 3:3, Colossians 3:4, Psalm 91:1, Psalm 27:5, Genesis 6-9

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Risen With Christ
Ian Potts · Apr 19, 2009
Hidden
Wayne Boyd · Apr 16, 2023
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