Christ IN US; Christ AS US; Christ THROUGH US
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The phrases we have considered in this study ("Christ in us," "Christ as us," and "Christ through us") are not necessarily to be understood as progressive, successive, or sequential steps, or stages of spiritual knowledge or spiritual growth. Though we have differentiated between them, they often meld and merge into an integrated and comprehensive emphasis of "Christ by means of us," as this is a permissible interpretation of all three prepositions. We should avoid analyzing the meaning of these three phrases too precisely or rigidly, allowing the living reality of Christ to express Himself as He will. It is questionable whether the realities that these phrases refer to should be cast into separate theological categories, as some have done - attempting to represent them as justification, sanctification, and glorification; or as regeneration, unification, and ministration. Even illustrative analogies, such as John's reference to children, young men, and fathers (1 John 2:12-14) are best avoided, as these are often misleading.
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Dr. Jim Fowler IOM Staff Writer
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CHRIST AT WORK IN YOU
By Dr. Jim Fowler
Many who call themselves "Christians" seem to be oblivious to and unconcerned about the fact that the character of their behavior is selfishly misrepresentation of Jesus Christ, and fails to manifest the "fruit of the Spirit."
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IDENTITY IN CHRIST
By Identity Matters Productions
Identity Matters Productions, with the support of IOM America, and The Piano Guys, we bless you with IDENTITY IN CHRIST, LET IT GO. This short-film is filled with scriptural quotes of who the believer is in Christ.
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TRUE GRACE
By Identity Matters Productions
Identity Matters Production, in partnership with IOM America, has produced a short video that unfolds Dr. Phinney's new podcast series: True Grace. This series will disrobe the lies and confirm the real truth about the GRACE of God.
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