𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗜𝗡 𝗖𝗛𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗧

OUR STANDING IN CHRIST

(After We Believe the Gospel)
1 Corinthians 15:1–4 (KJV)

INTRODUCTION

Many believers struggle with assurance because they confuse position with practice, and identity with performance. Rightly dividing the Word of Truth (2 Timothy 2:15) reveals that our standing in Christ is fixed, finished, and forever settled the moment we believe the Gospel of Grace.

This message answers one crucial question:
What is true of us IN CHRIST—because of Christ—not because of us?

SAVED BY GRACE
Ephesians 2:8–9; Romans 3:24

A. Grace Initiated – Salvation is God’s work, not man’s effort
B. Grace Granted – Freely given, not earned
C. Grace Guaranteed – Not sustained by works
Dispensational Insight:
Grace is the governing principle of this present dispensation (Ephesians 3:2).

SECURED BY THE BLOOD
Colossians 1:14; Romans 5:9

A. Blood Purchased – Redemption accomplished
B. Blood Paid – Full satisfaction made
C. Blood Perfected – No further sacrifice needed
Dispensational Insight:
Christ’s once-for-all sacrifice replaces Israel’s continual offerings (Hebrews 10:10).

SINS FORGIVEN
Ephesians 1:7; Colossians 2:13

A. Past Forgiven – No record remains
B. Present Forgiven – Standing unchanged
C. Permanent Forgiveness – Not revoked by failure
Dispensational Insight:
Forgiveness is positional, not probationary, for the Body of Christ.

SET RIGHT BEFORE GOD
Romans 5:1; Romans 8:33

A. Justified Freely – Declared righteous
B. Justified Fully – Nothing lacking
C. Justified Finally – No appeal possible
Dispensational Insight:
Justification is a legal declaration based on Christ’s righteousness alone.

SHARED LIFE WITH CHRIST
Ephesians 2:5–6; Colossians 3:3

A. Raised With Him – New life given
B. Seated With Him – Heavenly position
C. Hidden In Him – Secure identity
Dispensational Insight:
Believers are spiritually seated in heavenly places now—not waiting for the kingdom.

SEPARATED FROM CONDEMNATION
Romans 8:1; Romans 8:34

A. No Legal Guilt – The case is closed
B. No Future Judgment – Wrath removed
C. No Fear Remaining – Peace established
Dispensational Insight:
Condemnation belongs to Adam; justification belongs to those in Christ.

SEALED BY THE SPIRIT
Ephesians 1:13–14; Ephesians 4:30

A. Seal Applied – At the moment of belief
B. Seal Protects – Cannot be broken
C. Seal Promises – Guaranteed inheritance
Dispensational Insight:
Spirit sealing is unique to the Body of Christ—Israel never had this assurance.

SONS AND HEIRS OF GOD
Romans 8:16–17; Galatians 4:6–7

A. Adoption Granted – Family status
B. Inheritance Assured – Eternal riches
C. Relationship Established – Abba, Father
Dispensational Insight:
We are sons by adoption, not servants under law.

SECURE FOREVER IN CHRIST

Romans 8:38–39; Colossians 2:10

A. Nothing Missing – Complete in Him
B. Nothing Lost – Eternal security
C. Nothing Can Separate – Everlasting love
Dispensational Insight:
Our standing is anchored in Christ, not in our consistency.

CONCLUSION

Our standing in Christ is:
Not fragile
Not temporary
Not performance-based
It is finished, fixed, and forever—because Christ finished the work.
“Ye are complete in him…” (Colossians 2:10)

CALL TO ACTION

If you have never believed the Gospel of Grace, believe today:
Christ died for our sins
Christ was buried
Christ rose again
1 Corinthians 15:1–4 (KJV)
If you are saved, stand firm:
Rest in grace
Walk in gratitude
Rejoice in assurance

FINAL THOUGHTS
9 TRUTHS TO REMEMBER

Saved by Grace
Secured by Blood
Sins Forgiven
Set Right Before God
Shared Life With Christ
Separated From Condemnation
Sealed by the Spirit
Sons and Heirs
Secure Forever

“Nothing shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
— Romans 8:38–39