In Christ

Ephesians 1:3  

"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, 

who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings 

in heavenly places in Christ:" 

   The creating of this body was wrought and planned by the Father: He blessed us, He chose us, He predestined us, He adopted us. All this happened before the foundation of the world, (cf. v. 4).  Paul writes to those at Ephesus, "and to the faithful in Christ Jesus" (v. 1). The little word (in), is the most  important word  of this epistle when it precedes Christ. There have been so many words defining our salvation such as redemption, atonement, justification, reconciliation, propitiation  and the sacrifice of Christ.

   All of these are fine, and each presents one aspect of the many facets of our salvation, None however seem entirely adequate. What does it mean to be saved? This is a question that is answered simply by the Bible term, "in Christ." To be saved means to be in Christ. A sinner who has trusted Christ for his salvation has as much right in heaven as has Christ; or he has no right there at all! 

Amen!

Reading: Eph. 1:1-6

Ref: HG SB

May God Bless You 

And Your Family

Minister Robert A. Lail Sr.

The Cross Life Ministry