F.E. Marsh :: 200. Inclusiveness of "In Christ"

“In Christ” is an inclusive term, for it tells us that the believer is blessed with all spiritual blessings in Him.

1. In Christ we are absolved from all charges. “In (en, the preposition that is usually rendered in) Him all that believe are justified from all things” (Acts 13:39).
2. In Christ we have bequeathed to us untold bounty. “Freely bestowed on us in the Beloved” (Eph. 1:6, R.V.)
3. In Christ we are chosen in the holiness of His person. “Chosen us in Him . . . . that we should be holy” (Eph. 1:4).
4. In Christ we are delivered from all condemnation. “No condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus” (Rom. 8:1).
5. In Christ we have an endowment that is sufficient for all our need. “God shall fulfil every need of yours according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus” (Phil. 4:19, R.V.)
6. In Christ we are filled with the fulness of God. “In Him dwelleth the fulness of the Godhead bodily, and in Him ye are made full” (Col. 2:9-10, R.V.)
7. In Christ there is the grace that is impregnable in its protection. “Strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus” (2 Tim. 2:1).
8. In Christ there is a happiness that is satisfying in its nature. “Rejoice in Christ Jesus” (Phil. 3:3).
9. In Christ there is an inheritance that is unchanging in its character. “In whom we have obtained an inheritance” (Eph. 1:11).
10. In Christ there is a justification that is irrevocable in its character. “Justified by faith in Christ” (Gal. 2:16, R.V.)
11. In Christ there is a keeping that is certain in its security. “The peace of God.….shall guard your hearts and thoughts in Christ Jesus” (Phil. 4:7, R.V.)
12. In Christ there is a life that is unending in its energy. “Gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus” (Rom. 6:23, R.V.)
13. In Christ there is a meetness that is sufficient for God’s presence. “Sanctified in Christ Jesus” (1 Cor. 1:2).
14. In Christ there is a nearness.that is unequalled in its approach. “In Christ Jesus ye that once were far off are made nigh in the blood of Christ” (Eph. 2:13, R.V.)
15. In Christ there is a oneness that is inseparable in its bond. “Ye are all one in Christ Jesus” (Gal. 3:28).
16. In Christ we have a position that is unparalleled in its dignity. “Raised us up with Him and made us to sit with Him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus” (Eph. 2:6, R.V.)
17. In Christ we have a redemption, that is the channel of all blessing from God. “Justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus” (Rom. 3:24).
18. In Christ we have a salvation that is mighty in its outcome. “Saved in (margin) His life” (Rom. 5:10, R.V.)