THE BLESSINGS OF BEING IN CHRIST


  1. Freedom is in Christ:
    1. Freedom from the law of Moses: Galatians 5:1
    2. Freedom from Sin
      1. John 8:34-36
      2. Romans 6:17-18
    3. Freedom from Condemnation- Romans 8:1


  2. Redemption and Eternal Life are in Christ:
    1. I John 3:4 Sin is a transgression of the law
    2. Romans 3:23 All have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God.
    3. James 1:13-15 Sin is born of temptation and lust, and bringeth forth death
    4. Romans 6:23 the wages of sin is death, the gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus
    5. Romans 3:24-25 We are justified by God's grace thru the redemption which is in Christ Jesus.


  3. Hope is in Christ:
    1. I Corinthians 15:19-22
    2. Ephesians 2:12-13


  4. Peace and Reconciliation are in Christ: Ephesians 2:14-16


  5. Access to the Father is in Jesus Christ
    1. Ephesians 2:18 "For thru Him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father."
    2. 1 Timothy 2:5 "There is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man C J."


  6. Re-Creation is in Christ Jesus
    1. John 3:3-5
    2. Titus 3:4-7
    3. 2 Corinthians 5:17
    4. Ephesians 2:10 "For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works."


  7. Grace and Salvation are in Christ Jesus
    1. 2 Timothy 2:1 "Thou therefore my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus."
    2. Titus 2:11 "For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared unto all men."
    3. 2 Timothy 2:10 "I endure all things for the elect's sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus."


  8. "How do I get into Christ where all these blessings are?"
    1. Galatians 3:26-27
    2. 1 Corinthians 12:13
    3. Romans 6:3-5