Personal Relationship with Jesus “But a ‘personal relationship’ is also defined as a dynamic inter-relatedness between persons, an experiential relationship.

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Personal Relationship with Jesus “But a ‘personal relationship’ is also defined as a dynamic inter-relatedness between persons, an experiential relationship between two persons that involves subjective interaction and communication, a person-to- person relationship, the connection, correlation and interaction of at least two persons in what might be better termed an interpersonal relationship.” (“A Personal Relationship with Jesus Christ”, © 2000, James A. Fowler) 2

Personal Relationship with Jesus “Or does an ‘interpersonal relationship’ with Jesus Christ” necessitate an experiential, interactive relationship that involves an inter-relatedness, a oneness, a union, a commonality of identity, an intimacy, a ‘knowing’ that can only be likened to the marriage relationship on earth?” (“A Personal Relationship with Jesus Christ”, © 2000, James A. Fowler) 3

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“Christ lives in me” (Galatians 2:20)  Evangelicals do not have this relationship... Teach error on how to be born again Claim actual, personal indwelling of the Spirit of Christ (deity indwelling flesh), Romans 8:9 (10) Cannot understand this personal relationship until you receive Jesus by faith Teach one can never fall away from this relationship 5

“Christ lives in me” (Galatians 2:20)  Christians do have a relationship with Christ, John 15:1-8 Lost in sin unless we abide in Him  NT teaches… How this relationship begins How this relationship is maintained What things are “in Christ” 6

Relationship with Christ begins with a new birth (born again)  John 3:3-5; 1 Peter 1:22-23; Titus 3:3-7  Two elements of one birth, Eph. 5:26 Water baptism, Hebrews 10:22 Gospel (Spirit’s seed, the word)  Conversion: Joined to Christ, Rom. 7:4 7

Relationship with Christ begins with a new birth (born again)  Must be “in Christ”, 2 Corinthians 5:17 en: Marks position defined by location, state or condition Lost are “without Christ”, Ephesians 2:12 No condemnation “in Christ”, Romans 8:1 8

Relationship with Christ begins with a new birth (born again)  Relationship with Christ begins when you “put on Christ”, Galatians 3:26-27 Baptized into Christ, Romans 6:3 “Jesus Christ is in you” ≅ “in the faith” 2 Corinthians 13:5 Now, Christ is our life, Colossians 3:4; Galatians 2:20  “Christ lives in me” ≅ “I live by faith” 9

Every Spiritual Blessing is “In Christ”, Ephesians 1:3 10 INCHRIST Redemption Rom. 3:24 No Condemnation Rom. 8:1 Approved Rom. 16:10 Apostles’ teaching 1 Cor. 4:17 Triumph 2 Cor. 2:14 Simplicity and purity 2 Cor. 11:3 Blessings of Abraham Gal. 3:14 Grace Eph. 2:7 2 Tim. 1:9; 2:1 Forgiveness Eph. 4:32 Truth 1 Tim. 2:7 Baptized

Every Spiritual Blessing is “In Christ”, Ephesians 1:3 11 INCHRIST Alive from sin’s death Rom. 6:11 Love of God Rom. 8:39 Sanctification 1 Cor. 1:2 New creation 2 Cor. 5:17 Liberty Gal. 2:4 Children of God Gal. 3:26 Every spiritual blsg., Eph. 1:3 Blood of Christ Eph. 2:13 Joy Phil. 3:3 Salvation 2 Tim. 2:10; 3:15 Baptized

Every Spiritual Blessing is “In Christ”, Ephesians 1:3 12 INCHRIST Eternal life Rom. 6:23 One body Rom. 12:5 Born again 1 Cor. 4:15 Reconciliation 2 Cor. 5:19 Justification by faith Gal. 2:16 Faithful Eph. 1:1 Sit in heavenly places, Eph. 2:6 Partake of God’s promise, Eph. 3:6 Spiritual completion Col. 1:28 Baptized

A Personal Relationship with Christ John 15:4-5  Obedient faith Prayers heard and answered, John 15:7 God dwells with obedient, John 14:21, 23  Assurance of saved relationship when we keep His commands, 1 John 2:3-6 Learning and living, Colossians 1:28  Be a friend to Jesus, John 15:12-14 Friend of God, James 2:

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