IN HIM
The bible is basically laid out with progressing revelation starting with the Old Testament pointing us towards Jesus by expressing our need for Him & what He would do for us in the future.
The 4 gospels show us what He did for us during His life, ministry & most importantly what was accomplished on the cross. Then the letters (epistles) show us the benefits that we have as a result of what Jesus did. This is simply a snapshot & not the whole story.
I believe that we should read the entire bible every year if possible, yet spend most of our time studying the New Testament, especially the letters to the Church (to believers). The New Testament is where we find out what Jesus provided for us in detail. We see that Jesus told His followers many times who He is & His mission during His life on earth.
Jesus left us an example of how we should follow in His steps. None of us will ever be perfect of course, but we can learn so much when we pay very close attention to the phrases "in Him, in Christ, in Whom, through Whom etc. There are approximately 140 phrases like this throughout the letters to the Church. Many of these phrases will tell us the rights & privileges we have because of what Jesus accomplished (through His obedience to the plan of God) on the cross.
We can write these scriptures down, underline them or highlight them in our bible. Then when we think about this throughout the day it becomes more real to us. I have many notes all written in the pages of my bibles. It simply reminds me of a revelation that God gave me or something important that I heard. This keeps the Word alive and active in my life.
I highly encourage you to start confessing (talking) about these promises that we have as believers!
Make it personal! God does want us to use the tools He provided! To enjoy what He has provided for us & the best part is that His Word tells us how to do it!
Here are just a few of the examples of scripture mentioning being in Him etc.:
Romans 3:21
Romans 4:24
Romans 9:33
Galatians 2:20
Ephesians 2:6
Ephesians 3:12
Philippians 3:9
Colossians 2:3
