Throughout the New Testament, believers are often described as being “in Christ.” In fact, the apostle Paul uses this term, or a variant of it, over eighty times throughout his letters. Yet our union with Christ is a defining reality of the Christian life that is often overlooked or misunderstood.
In the book Union with Christ: The Blessings of Being in Him, Sinclair Ferguson examines key passages in the New Testament to help us understand what it means to be in Christ and how this new identity can reshape every aspect of life for a believer. He explains, “We need to know who we are, to understand the nature of our new identity in Christ; then it will logically and necessarily follow how we should live.”
If you’re familiar with Sinclair Ferguson, you know he often writes about what it means to know and love the triune God. This book is no different. It will introduce you to the concept of a union with Christ and how understanding the truth of being “in Him” can transform the way you live with the joy, purpose, and assurance that the Gospel brings. He explains that knowing who you are in Christ is key to understanding your identity and enjoying the blessings of salvation.
This book will remind you that being a Christian is not just about following Jesus or believing His Word; it’s also about being united with Him. And this union is the source of every spiritual blessing we receive as believers. Because we are united with Christ, we are never alone, never abandoned, and never without hope.
Sinclair writes about the book, “I hope … that these pages will help build an increased sense of the privilege of belonging to Jesus Christ and being united to Him. For that can be life-transforming.”
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