In
the New Testament, Paul describes believers with two simple words - in Christ. What exactly does it mean to
be in Christ? It sounds like a
sphere, a location, somewhere you can be.
Does it mean to be saved by Christ? Inspired by Christ? Taught by
Christ? In submission to Christ? Rory
Shiner unpacks the real meaning of this theological idea of union with Christ
in his book One Forever: The Transforming
Power of Being In Christ.
Union
with Christ, being in Christ, is not
impossible to grasp, nor is it impractical.
It is substantial. And it is
deeply liveable. Rory Shiner explains
the meaning and practicality with vivid, simple, memorable illustrations that
bring clarity to the concept, and he follows it up with Scriptural basis. He shows that the doctrine of union with
Christ is precisely the doctrine Paul calls on when it comes to actually living
the Christian life, overcoming sin, and growing in holiness. In
Christ is the place where we can never ever be separated from the love of
God, the place where we are justified before the Father.
This
straightforward book, less than 100 pages, will help the follower of Christ
understand the full impact of being united with Christ and how transformational
it can be when we grasp the concept. This book would be great for either
individual reading or small group study, though no discussion guide is
included.
For more information about this book, click: MatthiasMedia.
For more information about this book, click: MatthiasMedia.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Matthias Media in exchange for my honest review.
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