In Christ Today's Three-minute Bible Study Print, Study and Apply Title: In Christ-------------------------- Date: 8/30/2002 Keywords: "grace" "in Christ" "position" Welcome to eXXit, the web site designed to help you stand strong in the face of sexual temptation. Passage: Romans 8:1* There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. Questions 1. What does it mean to you to be in Christ?   2. What difference could the truth of being in Christ make in your personal dealings with temptation to sexual sin?   Practical help In his New Testament writings the Apostle Paul makes more than 170 references to the truth of the Christian being placed in Christ. Take a look at the following: Romans 6:11 Even so consider yourselves to be dead to sin, but alive to God in Christ Jesus. Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:39 …nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. 1 Corinthians 1:4 I thank my God always concerning you, for the grace of God which was given you in Christ Jesus, 1 Corinthians 1:30 But by His doing you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification, and redemption, If you are a Christian that means that you are now vitally joined to the Lord Jesus! This wonderful truth is the foundation of all the blessings you have received as you have been seated with Christ in the heavenly places and united with Him (Ephesians 2:6). In Christ you are made complete (Colossians 2:10)! Have a great day as you walk in Christ! Think about this: If you were to abide in Him today, what would happen in your personal battle with temptations to use porn? eXXit homepage Index of three-minute studies Copyright 2002 by eXXit *"Scripture taken from the NEW AMERICAN STANDARD BIBLE®, © Copyright The Lockman Foundation 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995. Used by permission." ---