2. What is UNION WITH CHRIST?
Definition: A spiritual, vital bond with Jesus that spans the entire plan of salvation and is applied to me at the moment I get saved. This union is accomplished by the Holy Spirit and through the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus. John Murray: “Union with Christ is the central truth of the whole doctrine of salvation

3. It spans the whole plan of salvation
We are chosen in Christ (Eph 1:3-4 “He chose us in him before the foundation of the World”)
We are transformed in Christ (Eph 2:10 “we are created in Christ Jesus for good works”)
We are vindicated in Christ (1 Cor 1:30 “you are in Christ Jesus who became to us wisdom from God, righteousness…”)
We are included in Christ (Eph 1:5 “In love he predestined us for adoption as sons through Jesus Christ”)

4. It spans the whole plan of salvation
We are cleansed in Christ (1 Cor 1:30 “you are in Christ Jesus who became to us…sanctification”)
We are secured in Christ (Eph 1:13 “In him you…were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit”)
We will be perfected in Christ (Rom 8:17 “…in order that we may also be glorified with him”)

5. It’s applied to me the moment I’m saved
ADAM
(1 Cor 15:22)
CHRIST
(Heb 2:14) US

7. What does it Mean?
It means that, since Jesus death has become my death…
His resurrection is my resurrection
His life is my life
His righteousness is my righteousness
His family is my family
His Father is my Father
His inheritance is my inheritance
His home is my home
His mission is my mission

8. Why Does it Matter? Intimate Fellowship Incredible Comfort
Profound Motivation
Serious Exhortation
You no longer belong to yourself, so be careful to glorify God with your actions
You no longer live your own life, so be careful to live out Christ’s priorities
You no longer live by yourself, so be careful to love and serve those for whom Christ died
Complete Unworthiness