“IN CHRIST”

What does “in Christ” mean? It means to be anointed. To be “in Christ” means that all of the things that the Bible says are true about a believer in Jesus are a present reality and can be enjoyed in the here and now. Christ” comes from the Greek word Christos, meaning “anointed one” or “chosen one.” This is the Greek equivalent of the Hebrew word Mashiach, or Messiah. Jesus was called “the Christ” (or “Messiah”) because He was “anointed by the Holy Spirit.”

The expression “in Christ” occurs 216 times in the Pauline letters. It appears 28 times in Ephesians. Let us look at a few.

Romans 8:1 There is therefore now condemnation to them which are “in Christ Jesus”, who walked not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.

Romans 8:2 For the law of the Spirit of life “in Christ Jesus” hath made me free from the law of sin and death.

1 Corinthians 1:30 But of him are ye “in Christ Jesus”, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption.

2 Corinthians 5:17 – Therefore if any man [be] in Christ, [he is] a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.

Jesus alone is the Christ. As the Christ, He has three offices: Prophet, Priest, and King. The title, also treated as a name, given to Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus was the man who discovered and expressed his divinity and became known as Jesus Christ. Since we were created with the exact same potential as Jesus, we, too, can discover and express our divinity.  The Christ is the presence of God in each of us.

Your Spirit and the Christ are the same thing. A born again believer needs to become aware, fully understand his or her divine gift(s) as God intended through the Holy Spirit. According to Luke 10:19 God through Jesus Christ gave us authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you. The question is: are you “in Christ” or not?

With all the references regarding “in Christ”, the Holy Spirit is witnessing to us through God’s Holy Word so that we can have God’s approval through faith “in Christ”. In order to be found “in Christ” you must be united with Him by His Holy Spirit, walk in Him, and live in Him all in faith.

Romans 8:15 For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, Abba, Father”.

The name Jesus means “Savior.” It is given to our Lord because “He saves His people from their sins.”

Christ” is His title, signifying Jesus was sent from God to be a King and Deliverer.

To be found “in Christ”, it is not through your own righteousness but through faith in Him. 1 John 4:4 You, dear children, are from God and overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.

Praise be to God!