The Benefits Of Our Union With Christ – PART II
“For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ who is your life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.” -Colossians 3:3–4 Introduction We bring you this week the concluding part of “The Benefits of Our Union with Christ” published last week. In the first part, […] The post The Benefits Of Our Union With Christ – PART II appeared first on The Ghanaian…
In conclusion to "The Benefits of Our Union with Christ," we explore the magnificent assurance we have as believers in Christ. Last week, we discussed how being "in Christ" grants us liberation from sin and death and bestows blessings like salvation, new life, peace, assurance, and hope. To recap, being united with Christ means we are forever freed from the chains of sin and death. Through this union, we receive all of God's promises and blessings in full.
Our hope as Christians is unshakable, grounded in the promise of Jesus' resurrection. Romans 6:5 and 1 Corinthians 15:20–22 remind us of this fact, proclaiming that, like Christ's resurrection, we too shall rise from the dead. At the cross, Jesus conquered sin, death, and the devil. Though these adversaries may persist for a short time longer, their defeat has already occurred.
The day is coming when "the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a cry of command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the sound of the trumpet of God" (1 Thessalonians 4:16). In Jesus, our unity far surpasses any division we encounter in the world.
Additionally, our union with Christ fosters unity among believers. Despite our differences in backgrounds, opinions, and gifts, we are bound together as one body in Christ Jesus (Ephesians 4:4–7). God intentionally created each of us to contribute uniquely to the Church's mission and purpose. Proverbs 27:17 and Romans 12:4–8 celebrate this diversity within the body of Christ. Our shared hope in Christ transcends any potential division and shapes us into His likeness.
Moreover, being in Christ empowers us to live godly lives. In Ephesians 4:1, Paul urges us to walk worthy of our calling. However, we struggle with sin and often prioritize our own desires. But through Christ, God equips us to obey Him. Philippians 2:4–7 reveals that we are to consider the interests of others just as Jesus did when He emptied Himself to serve us. We reflect God's kindness, grace, and mercy in our actions, empowered by the Holy Spirit to think like Jesus in every situation.
In conclusion, our union with Christ provides us with hope, unity, and the power to live godly lives. As we wait for His return, let us remember the reality that we have already been raised with Him and seek to live in a way that reflects and honors Him.
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