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Encouraging, comforting, and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. (1 Thess. 2:12 NIV)

In Christ

The mystery of Christ revealed

The Mystery of Christ Revealed – Ephesians 3:6

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The mystery of Christ is that membership in the kingdom of God has been given to all who are in Christ, Jew as well as Gentile.

A New Humanity

A New Humanity – Ephesians 2:14-15

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Regardless of what we were before, in Christ, we are a new humanity. In Christ, all of those things that might divide us are unimportant.

Seated in the heavenly realms

Seated in the Heavenly Realms – Ephesians 2:6

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If we have been born again, we live in two realms. We live here on earth. But we have also been seated in the heavenly realms with Christ.

no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus

No Condemnation for Those in Christ Jesus – Romans 8:1-4

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There is no condemnation for those who are in Christ and who walk by the Spirit. We do not need to fear what the future holds.

peace in Christ

Trouble In This World, But Peace In Christ – John 16:33

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As believers in the Lord Jesus, we can expect to face challenges in this life if we are faithful to him. But, in Christ, we can have peace.

who are the true children of Abraham

True Children of Abraham – Galatians 3:29

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Who are Abraham's seed, children of the promise? All who are in Christ, regardless our ethnic background, inherit the promises made to him.

Participate in the divine nature

Participating in the Divine Nature

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What does it mean to participate in the divine nature? How do we go about doing that? And what are these promises that enable this life?

to be in Christ

What Does it Mean to Be In Christ?

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Repeatedly the New Testament talks about us being in Christ. When I am in him, I am saved. When I am not in him, I am lost.

spiritual blessings

Ephesians: Spiritual Blessings (1:3-14)

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God has given his spiritual blessings to us in the heavenly realm. And we have these blessings because we are in Christ.

We are all one body in Christ

All One in Christ – Galatians 3:26-28

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There are many things that divide us in the world. But as believers we have been baptised into Christ, and in him we are one.

dead to sin alive in Christ

Dead to Sin, but Alive in Christ – Romans 6:11

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As a believer, I join Christ in his death, burial, and resurrection. My life should reflect that, being dead to sin and alive in Christ.

remain in Christ

Remain in Christ To Be Fruitful – John 15:5

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The only way for a disciple of Christ to be fruitful is to remain in Christ, drawing your life from him. Do this and you will be fruitful.