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“For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain” – Philippians 1:21 LIGHT FOR NOW: Union with Christ is not merely a doctrine we believe; it is a life we express. When Christ becomes our life, He begins to shape what we value, how we think, how we respond, and how weContinueContinue reading “OUR UNION WITH CHRIST (15)”

“But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption” – 1Corinthians 1:30 LIGHT FOR NOW: In Christ, God has not merely given us things; He has given us Christ Himself. Our wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption are all found in the PersonContinueContinue reading “OUR UNION WITH CHRIST (14)”

“And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness… but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith” – Philippians 3:9 LIGHT FOR NOW: Union with Christ gives the believer a new standing before God. Our acceptance is not built upon personal achievement but upon theContinueContinue reading “OUR UNION WITH CHRIST (13)”

“For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son…” – 1Corinthians 6:17 LIGHT FOR NOW: God’s purpose in our union with Christ is not merely that we receive Christ’s benefits, but that our lives increasingly reflect Christ’s image. Union produces transformation. Romans 8:29 reveals something beautifulContinueContinue reading “OUR UNION WITH CHRIST (12)”

“That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death” – Philippians 3:10 LIGHT FOR NOW: Union with Christ means participating in His life; not only enjoying His blessings, but also sharing in the journey of knowing Him, following Him, and becomingContinueContinue reading “OUR UNION WITH CHRIST (11)”

“For as the body is one, and hath many members… so also is Christ” – 1Corinthians 12:12 LIGHT FOR NOW: Union with Christ is not only personal; it also creates a spiritual union among believers. When we are joined to Christ, we become members of His body and connected to one another. Paul gives usContinueContinue reading “OUR UNION WITH CHRIST (10)”