Our Blessings In Christ

This powerful message reminds us that everything we need spiritually is not scattered across abstract concepts or distant ideals, but fully contained in one person: Jesus Christ. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 1:30, we discover that Christ himself is our wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption. This isn't just theological language—it's the revolutionary truth that we don't have to search everywhere for spiritual fulfillment. We don't save ourselves through our credentials, accomplishments, or moral achievements. Instead, God has given us everything wrapped up in relationship with His Son. The sermon beautifully unpacks how salvation operates in three tenses: we have been saved from sin's penalty through righteousness, we are being saved from sin's power through sanctification, and we will be saved from sin's presence through redemption. This means our spiritual journey isn't about self-improvement projects or religious performance. It's about recognizing that in Christ, we already possess every spiritual blessing. When we face trials, when we feel inadequate, when we wonder if we have what it takes—the answer is always the same: our sufficiency is in Christ. The practical application challenges us to stop trying to be like others and instead embrace who God has made us to be, knowing that He has equipped us with everything necessary for the ministry He's given us, whether that's behind a pulpit or simply sharing the goodness of God with those we encounter daily.