December 27, 2020

In this issue of Theology for Life Magazine, we’ve been considering the subject of union with Christ and how it impacts the life of the Christian and ministry. We understand that we haven’t covered everything on this topic, but it is our prayer that—hopefully—readers of this issue of Theology for Life will grow in their […]

Union with Christ is one of the most neglected doctrines in Christianity today and also one of the one of the Gospel’s greatest mysteries. In his helpful book Union with Christ in Scripture, History, and Theology, Dr. Robert Letham notes that “Union with Christ is right at the center of the Christian doctrine of salvation” (1). Calvin

“Faithful is the saying: For if we died with Him, we shall also live with him: if we endure we shall also reign with him: if we shall deny him, he also will deny us; if we are faithless, he abideth faithful; for he cannot deny himself” (2nd Timothy 2:11-13, KJV). The words which are

Though “nothing is more central or basic than union and communion with Christ” according to John Murray, it is equally true “this mystery of Christ’s union with the devout is by nature incomprehensible”.1 It is so much so that God “shows its figure and image in visible signs best adapted to our small capacity”, according

Does the idea of communion with God draw you in or push you away? There is much in our lives that distracts and prevents us from experiencing genuine communion with God. Living in a fast-paced society, with endless demands and countless opportunities, can mean that slowing down to commune with God can seem indulgent, if

Social shame asks the questions: Where do I belong? Who am I? Who are my people? Who can be trusted? None of these questions can or will be answered perfectly by any person, place, community, or church. Your experience tells you this truth. But the truth is that in order to be in safe, secure

To some, our union with Christ is a mystery; an ambiguous thing that seems rather undefinable. In this article, we will discuss 10 things concerning our union with Christ and how it affects our everyday walk with Him. The Bible Contains an Astonishing Number of Terms, Expressions, and Images That Bear Witness to the Reality

Communion with Christ is central to our relationship with Him. This article will provide us with a look at 10 basic concepts that every Christian should know regarding his/her communion with Christ. Our Communion with Christ Assumes Being in Union with Christ. In Communion with God, John Owen states, “Our communion with God consists in