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Jesus' Presence in Every Aspect of Christian Life

The presence of Jesus Christ permeates Christian life, encompassing salvation, daily conduct, and the believer's ultimate hope. This pervasive presence is rooted in the understanding that "in Christ all the fullness of the Deity dwells in bodily form" [1].

Central to Christian belief is the concept of "union with Christ," which describes the intimate relationship between believers and Jesus [7]. This union is depicted in various ways, such as Christ being "in us" and believers being "in Christ" [7]. It is maintained through faith, abiding in Christ, and allowing his word to abide in believers [7]. This union is not merely a theological abstraction but a dynamic reality that shapes the believer's identity and actions. For instance, the apostle Paul exhorts believers to "put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ," suggesting that Christ's character should be visibly manifest in their lives [14].

Jesus' presence is foundational to salvation. Through faith in Jesus Christ, believers receive the righteousness of God [3]. The name "Jesus" itself signifies "savior," reflecting his role in delivering humanity [6]. His atoning work, culminating in his crucifixion and resurrection, is the basis for healing and wholeness [2]. Eternal life is also intrinsically linked to Christ; he is described as eternal life, and knowing God and Christ is considered eternal life [10]. This life is given by God and through Christ, and it is found "in Christ" [10].

Beyond salvation, Jesus' presence influences the practical aspects of Christian living. Love, a core Christian virtue, is understood as "faith working through love" in Christ Jesus [5]. The love of God, of which Christ is the "especial object," is manifested towards believers and is described as great, abiding, and unfailing [8]. The Christian life is also characterized by hope, with Christ being the "actual object of the believer's hope" [9]. This hope is an essential element of Christian character, alongside faith and love [9]. The experience and personal knowledge of God's grace and love in Jesus Christ form the basis of the entire Christian life [12]. Believers are made complete when filled with the "fullness of life and power by the presence of Christ within" [12].

The church itself is a sphere where Christ's presence is celebrated and experienced. Praise is offered "in the Church by Christ Jesus, throughout all generations" [4]. Christ is also understood as the "Head of the Church" [7]. The indwelling Spirit of the Father and the Son creates a bond of unity among believers and with the Father and Son, allowing the world to believe in Christ's divine mission [13]. The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, encompassing his role as ruler, savior, and distributor of divine anointing, is a constant blessing for believers [11].

Sources

  1. Colossians “Colossians 2:9 (BSB) — For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity dwells in bodily form.”
  2. Acts “be it known to you all, and to all the people of Israel, that in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead, in him does this man stand here before you whole. -- Acts 4:10”
  3. Romans “even the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ to all and on all those who believe. For there is no distinction, -- Romans 3:22”
  4. Ephesians “Ephesians 3:21 (Geneva1599) — Be praise in the Church by Christ Iesus, throughout all generations for euer, Amen.”
  5. Galatians “For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision amounts to anything, nor uncircumcision, but faith working through love. -- Galatians 5:6”
  6. Smith's Bible Dictionary “Smith's Bible Dictionary: Jesus Christ — "The life and character of Jesus Christ," says Dr. Schaff, "is the holy of holies in the history of the world." + NAME.--The name Jesus signifies saviour . It is the Greek form of [713]Jehoshua (Joshua). The name Christ signifies anointed. Jesus was both priest and king. Among the Jews priests were anointed, as their inauguration to their office. (1 Chronicles 16:22) In the New Testament the name Christ is used as equivalent to the Hebrew Messiah (anointed), (John 1:41) the name given to the long-promised Prophet and King whom the Jews had been taught b”
  7. Torrey's Topical Textbook “Torrey's Topical Textbook: Union With Christ — As Head of the Church -- Eph 1:22,23; 4:15,16; Col 1:18. Christ prayed that all saints might have -- Joh 17:21,23. Described as Christ being in us. -- Eph 3:17; Col 1:27. Our being in Christ. -- 2Co 12:2; 1Jo 5:20. Includes union with the Father -- Joh 17:21; 1Jo 2:24. Is of God -- 1Co 1:30. Maintained by Faith. -- Ga 2:20; Eph 3:17. Abiding in him. -- Joh 15:4,7. His word abiding in us. -- Joh 15:7; 1Jo 2:24; 2Jo 1:9. Feeding on him. -- Joh 6:56. Obeying him. -- 1Jo 3:24. The Holy Spirit witnesses -- 1Jo 3:24. The gift of the Holy Spirit is an ev”
  8. Torrey's Topical Textbook “Torrey's Topical Textbook: Love of God, The — Is a part of his character -- 2Co 13:11; 1Jo 4:8. Christ, the especial object of -- Joh 15:9; 17:26. Christ abides in -- Joh 15:10. Described as Sovereign. -- De 7:8; 10:15. Great. -- Eph 2:4. Abiding. -- Zep 3:17. Unfailing. -- Isa 49:15,16. Unalienable. -- Ro 8:39. Constraining. -- Ho 11:4. Everlasting. -- Jer 31:3. Irrespective of merit -- De 7:7; Job 7:17. Manifested towards Perishing sinners. -- Joh 3:16; Tit 3:4. His saints. -- Joh 16:27; 17:23; 2Th 2:16; 1Jo 4:16. The destitute. -- De 10:18. The cheerful giver. -- 2Co 9:7. Exhibited in The g”
  9. Easton's Bible Dictionary “Easton's Bible Dictionary: Hope — One of the three main elements of Christian character (1 Cor. 13:13). It is joined to faith and love, and is opposed to seeing or possessing (Rom. 8:24; 1 John 3:2). "Hope is an essential and fundamental element of Christian life, so essential indeed, that, like faith and love, it can itself designate the essence of Christianity (1 Pet. 3:15; Heb. 10:23). In it the whole glory of the Christian vocation is centred (Eph. 1:18; 4:4)." Unbelievers are without this hope (Eph. 2:12; 1 Thess. 4:13). Christ is the actual object of the believer's hope, because it is in”
  10. Torrey's Topical Textbook “Torrey's Topical Textbook: Life, Eternal — Christ is -- 1Jo 1:2; 5:20. Revealed by Christ -- Joh 6:68; 2Ti 1:10. To know God and Christ is -- Joh 17:3. Given By God. -- Ps 133:3; Ro 6:23. By Christ. -- Joh 6:27; 10:28. In Christ. -- 1Jo 5:11. Through Christ. -- Ro 5:21; 6:23. To all given to Christ. -- Joh 17:2. To those who believe in God. -- Joh 5:24. To those who believe in Christ. -- Joh 3:15,16; 6:40,47. To those who hate life for Christ. -- Joh 12:25. In answer to prayer. -- Ps 21:4. Revealed in the Scriptures -- Joh 5:39. Results from Drinking the water of life. -- Joh 4:14. Eating the ”
  11. 2 Corinthians (Methodist/Wesleyan) “Adam Clarke on 2 Corinthians 13:14: The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ - All the favor and beneficence that come from and through the Redeemer of the world; as the Lord, the ruler and governor of all things; as Jesus, the Savior of all men by his passion and death; as Christ, the distributer of all that Divine unction which enlightens, comforts, harmonizes, and purifies the mind. May this most exalted, glorious, and all-sufficient Savior, be ever with you! And the love of God - God, your Maker, in that infinite love which induced him to create the world, and form man in his own image and in hi”
  12. Ephesians (Protestant academic) “Tyndale House on Ephesians 3:19: 3:19 May you experience (literally know) the love of Christ: The whole Christian life is based on the experience and personal knowledge of God’s grace and love in Jesus Christ (see Rom 12:1). • it is too great to understand fully: Christ’s love is much greater than ordinary human love (see Rom 5:6-8). • The believer’s life is made complete when it is filled with all the fullness of life and power by the presence of Christ within (see Eph 1:23; Gal 2:20; Col 1:27). The believer then is conformed to his image and reflects God (see Eph 4:14, 24; 5:1-2; Rom 8:29; 2”
  13. John (Presbyterian) “Jamieson, Fausset & Brown on John 17:21: that they all may be one, as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they may be one in us--The indwelling Spirit of the Father and the Son is the one perfect bond of union, knitting up into a living unity, first all believers amongst themselves; next, this unity into one still higher, with the Father and the Son. (Observe, that Christ never mixes Himself up with His disciples as He associates Himself with the Father, but says I in THEM and THEY in US). that the world may believe that thou hast sent me--sentest me. So the grand impression upon th”
  14. Romans (Presbyterian) “Jamieson, Fausset & Brown on Romans 13:14: But--to sum up all in one word. put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ--in such wise that Christ only may be seen in you (see Co2 3:3; Gal 3:27; Eph 4:24). and make no provision--"take no forethought." for the flesh, to fulfil the lust thereof--"Direct none of your attention to the cravings of your corrupt nature, how you may provide for their gratification." Note, (1) How gloriously adapted is Christianity for human society in all conditions! As it makes war directly against no specific forms of government, so it directly recommends none. While its h”
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