“Against the prevailing mindset of our day—you are what you make of yourself—union with Christ tells you that you can discover your real self only in relation to the One who made you. You are not, you cannot be, self-made.… — Rankin Wilbourne Copy Share Image
“You can see in the table of contents how this will play out, but we’re going to frame our discussion around four fundamental questions: Who am I? Where am I headed? How will I get there? What can I hope for? Union with Christ answers each in a surprising way. It gives you a new identity, a new purpose, a… — Rankin Wilbourne Copy Share
“If our hope is anchored in our own experience or efforts, we will never be settled. When” — Rankin Wilbourne Copy Share Image
“It can be tempting to read past “in Christ” as simply a biblical-sounding phrase. But once you grasp the significance of this phrase for… — Rankin Wilbourne Copy Share Image
“Salvation is not mostly a matter of relocation; it is a matter of transformation.” — Rankin Wilbourne Copy Share Image
“There are no happy disobedient Christians. If you are content in running from God’s will for you, you have reason to doubt that Christ’s… — Rankin Wilbourne Copy Share Image
“Adam and Eve, in their shame, tried to cover themselves with fig leaves (Gen. 3:7). You, though, are covered completely by Christ. Christ fully… — Rankin Wilbourne Copy Share Image
“We may wonder if there are any shortcuts. And there are some, but once you find out what they are—humiliation and suffering—you’ll probably prefer… — Rankin Wilbourne Copy Share Image
“Against the prevailing mindset of our day—you are what you make of yourself—union with Christ tells you that you can discover your real self… — Rankin Wilbourne Copy Share Image
“Your frantic attempts to find or craft an acceptable identity, or your tireless work to manage your own reputation—these are over and done. You… — Rankin Wilbourne Copy Share Image
“In Christ, you are accepted. But that acceptance no longer has to be earned or maintained; it is granted by grace and guaranteed in… — Rankin Wilbourne Copy Share Image
“? Union with Christ means the reality of knowing God and living in communion with him doesn’t begin when you die. Eternal life begins… — Rankin Wilbourne Copy Share Image
