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Union with Christ is an important part of the application of redemption. We do not become actual partakers of Christ until redemption is effectually applied. Paul in writing to the believers at Ephesus reminded them that they were chosen in Christ before the foundation of the world, but he also reminded them that there was a time when they were “without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world” (Eph 2:12) and that they were “by nature the children of wrath” (Eph 2:3). Although they had been chosen in Christ before times eternal, yet they were Christless until they were called effectually into the fellowship of God’s Son (1Co 1:9)...Only then do they know the fellowship of Christ. What is the nature of this union with Christ that is effected by the call of God? There are several things to be said in answer to this question.
There is doubtless no greater necessity of any man, woman or child, whether they realize it or not, than to be united to Christ. For in that union, which is effected by the means of a Spirit-wrought faith, is reconciliation with God, remission of sins (justification), adoption into the family of God and a life-long journey of being transformed into the image of Christ Himself (sanctification).

This month's article addresses the subject of that union with Christ in its various aspects. As the author, John Murray rightly states, "Union with Christ is the central truth of the whole doctrine of salvation."

You can read this month's article here: The Nature of Union with Christ.

In His service and grace,

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