Truth For Life Daily Program In Christ Jesus
Jan 10, 2026
Dive into what it truly means to be 'in Christ Jesus.' Discover the profound union with Jesus that reshapes identity and security. Alistair Begg uses the vine and branches metaphor to illustrate this organic connection. From becoming new creations to exploring salvation by grace through faith, each topic unveils transformational truths. Baptism imagery shows how this union impacts moral behavior, while lessons from Colossians reveal how the believer's mindset is redefined. This enlightening discussion offers deep insights for every follower of Christ.
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Union Is The Core Identity
- Being 'in Christ Jesus' means an organic union, not a label or superficial identity.
- Alistair Begg emphasizes union with Christ as the foundational reality that shapes everything a believer is.
Keys, Gloveboxes, And The Vine
- Begg contrasts literal images (keys in a glovebox) with living metaphors like a branch and a vine.
- He uses this imagery to show union with Christ is personal and organic, not physical containment.
Mutual Indwelling Drives Fruitfulness
- Jesus' vine-and-branches image shows reciprocal indwelling: Christ in us and we in Christ by the Spirit.
- That mutual indwelling undergirds fruitfulness and pruning in the Christian life.
What does it mean to be “in Christ Jesus”? Explore the answers found in the Bible, and learn how these three little words affect the identity, security, and mentality of every genuine follower of Jesus. That’s our focus on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg.