“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 Paul, you’ll never read past it again, and you’ll begin to see it on almost every… — 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:… — Rankin Wilbourne Copy Share Image
“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
