In Christ

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“In Christ”


The phrase “in Christ” is found in 77 verses in the New Testament. The breakdown is as follows:

Four Gospels 0
Acts 1
Romans – Philemon 74
Hebrews 0
James – Revelation 2

It is significant that Paul, the apostle to the Gentiles [Romans 11:13], uses the phrase more than any other writer in the New Testament.

The first use of the phrase is found in Acts 24:24. Felix and his wife listened to Paul “concerning the faith in Christ. Then we move to the writings of Paul:

Romans

Romans 3:24 – justification and redemption – in Christ.
Romans 8:1 – no condemnation – in Christ.
Romans 8:2 – the law of the spirit of life – in Christ.
Romans 8:39 – nothing can separate us from the love of God – in Christ.
Romans 9:1 – the truth – in Christ.
Romans 12:5 – one body – in Christ.
Romans 16:3,7,9,10 – helpers, approved – in Christ.

1st Corinthians

1 Corinthians 1:2 – sanctified [Saints] – in Christ
1 Corinthians 1:30 – made wisdom, righteousness – in Christ.
1 Corinthians 3:1 – even babes [carnal] are – in Christ.
1 Corinthians 4:10 – wise – in Christ.
1 Corinthians 4:15 – begotten, through the gospel – in Christ.
1 Corinthians 4:17 – Paul’s ways taught – in Christ.
1 Corinthians 15:18 – fallen asleep [died] – in Christ.
1 Corinthians 15:19 – hope – in Christ.
1 Corinthians 15:22 – made alive – in Christ.
1 Corinthians 15:31 – rejoicing – in Christ.
1 Corinthians 16:24 – “my love…for you” – in Christ.

2nd Corinthians

2 Corinthians – 1:21 – established – in Christ. [Note Romans 16:25]
2 Corinthians 2:14 – triumph – in Christ.
2 Corinthians 2:17 – speak we – in Christ.
2 Corinthians 3:14 – vail is done away – in Christ.
2 Corinthians 5:17 – new creature [i.e., creation] – in Christ.
2 Corinthians 5:19 – reconciled – in Christ.
2 Corinthians 5:20 – ambassadors and reconciled – in Christ.
2 Corinthians 11:3 – simplicity – in Christ.
2 Corinthians 12:2 – a man [Paul] – in Christ.
2 Corinthians 12:19 – speak before God – in Christ.

Galatians

Galatians 1:22 – churches – in Christ.
Galatians 2:4 – liberty – in Christ.
Galatians 3:17 – covenant confirmed – in Christ.
Galatians 3:26 – children of God by faith – in Christ.
Galatians 3:28 – neither Jew, Gentile, bond, free, male, female, but one – in Christ.
Galatians 6:15 – circumcision nor uncircumcision availeth any thing – in Christ.

Ephesians

Ephesians 1:1 – faithful – in Christ.
Ephesians 1:3 – blessed with all spiritual blessing – in Christ.
Ephesians 1:10 – dispensation of the fullness of times – in Christ.
Ephesians 1;12 – trusted – in Christ.
Ephesians 1:20 – God’s power – in Christ.
Ephesians 2:6 – seated in heavenly places – in Christ.
Ephesians 2:10 – workmanship, created – in Christ.
Ephesians 2:13 – But now [one of 26 times used by Paul] – in Christ.
Ephesians 3:6 – joint heirs, in a joint body, with a joint promise – in Christ.
Ephesians 3:11 – eternal purposes – in Christ.

Philippians

Philippians 1:1 – saints – in Christ.
Philippians 1;13 – bonds – in Christ.
Philippians 2:1 – consolation – in Christ.
Philippians 2:5 – same mind – in Christ.
Philippians 3:3 – rejoice – in Christ.
Philippians 4:21 – saint – in Christ.

Colossians

Colossians 1:2 – saints and faithful – in Christ.
Colossians 1:4 – faith – in Christ.
Colossians 1:28 – perfect – in Christ.
Colossians 2:5 – steadfastness of faith – in Christ.

1 Thessalonians

1 Thessalonians 2:14 – churches of God – in Christ.
1 Thessalonians 4:16 – dead rise first [rapture] – in Christ.
1 Thessalonians 5:18 – give thanks [will of God[ - in Christ.

1st Timothy

1 Timothy 1:14 – abundant faith and love – in Christ.
1 Timothy 2:7 – preacher, apostle, teacher of Gentiles – in Christ.
1 Timothy 3:13 – deacon…faith – in Christ.

2nd Timothy

2 Timothy 1:1 – promise of life – in Christ.
2 Timothy 1:9 – saved, holy calling, not according to works – in Christ.
2 Timothy 1:13 – sound words, faith and love – in Christ.
2 Timothy 2:1 – strong in grace – in Christ.
2 Timothy 2:10 – salvation – in Christ.
2 Timothy 3:12 – those that live Godly will suffer persecution – in Christ.
2 Timothy 3:15 – wise unto salvation through faith – in Christ.

Philemon

Philemon 1:6 – communicate faith – in Christ.
Philemon 1:8 – bold – in Christ.
Philemon 1:23 – fellow prisoner – in Christ.

1st Peter [Peter was an apostle to the circumcision – Matthew 10:5-6; Galatians 2:8,9]

1 Peter 3:16 – good conversation – in Christ.
1 Peter 5:14 – all that are – in Christ.