Things Unseen with Sinclair B. Ferguson What It Means to Be in Christ
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Oct 3, 2025 Exploring the significance of the phrase 'in Christ,' the discussion highlights how this preposition shapes Christian identity. Sinclair Ferguson contrasts being 'in Christ' with merely identifying as a Christian. He discusses the transition from being in Adam to finding union with Christ and the spiritual blessings that come with it. Listeners are encouraged to embrace their identity, avoiding the pitfalls of identity theft. The joy and assurance of belonging to Christ enhance life, filling it with confidence and melody.
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Identity Defined By Being "In Christ"
- The preposition "in" defines Christian identity as fundamentally relational, expressed most clearly in the phrase "in Christ."
- Sinclair B. Ferguson argues New Testament believers identify themselves as people "in Christ," not by the label Christian.
Paul Thought Of Himself As "In Christ"
- Sinclair B. Ferguson recounts puzzling over 2 Corinthians 12:2 before realizing Paul was referring to himself as "a man in Christ."
- This memory illustrates how Paul personally and habitually understood his identity as being in Christ.
Union With Christ Transfers His Benefits
- Being "in Christ" means we are translated from being in Adam to being united with Christ by the Spirit through faith.
- All Christ's representative actions become ours by virtue of that union, so we share in His life, death, and benefits.