Practical implications of being “in Christ”

What are the practical aspects impacting the person who is “in” Christ?

1. It impacts their outlook/perspectives/ideas. Impact to what is in their mind.
2. It impacts their actions (words & deeds). Impact to what is done by their body.

What does being “in” Christ NOT mean?

1. It doesn’t mean obeying Him out of obligation. Since He is Lord, everyone is obligated to obey Him and will be held accountable for whether or not they did.

What it means to be “in” Christ:

1. Outlook:
   1. An assurance of not and never to be condemned. (Rm 8.1)
   2. An assurance of being qualified to be in God’s presence, because possessing Christ’s imputed righteousness. (2 Cor 5.21)
   3. An instinct of being in love with Christ. (1 Jn 4.19)
2. Actions:
   1. Moved to express love to Christ, such as in prayer. (Lk 7.41-42, 47)
      1. Especially includes motivation to obey Him. (Jn 14.21)
   2. Moved to act in a way that glorifies Christ in others’ eyes. (Jn 3.30, 1 Cor 10.31)
   3. Moved to benefit what Christ values, His sheep. (Jn 21.15-17, Ac 20.28, 1 Pet 5.2)
   4. Moved to act to advance Christ’s “program”.