People ask what it means to be in Christ Jesus. The following chart shows all the verses that contain the phrase “in Christ.” I’ve bolded some of the words in some of the verses to show you some of the benefits of being “in Christ.” Theologically speaking, the phrase “in Christ” is a sign of federal headship. This means that Christ is our representative. He represented us on the cross. But the question is, did he represent everybody or just a few? After all, take a look at Rom. 6:6 where it says we died with Christ, and Rom. 6:8 that says we were crucified with Christ. Also, if you will look below at 1 Cor. 15:22, you will see it says “as in Adam all die, so also in Christ Jesus, all will remain alive.” Adam was our federal head in the sense that he represented all of mankind. On the other hand, Jesus is our federal head in that he represented his people on the cross. So, take a look at what the Scriptures say about “in Christ.”
Acts 24:24 | … Paul and heard him speak about faith | in Christ Jesus. |
Rom. 3:24 | … His grace through the redemption which is | in Christ Jesus; |
Rom. 6:11 | … dead to sin, but alive to God | in Christ Jesus. |
Rom. 6:23 | … free gift of God is eternal life | in Christ Jesus our Lord. |
Rom. 8:1 | … no condemnation for those who are | in Christ Jesus. |
Rom. 8:2 | … the law of the Spirit of life | in Christ Jesus has set you free from … |
Rom. 8:39 | … the love of God, which is | in Christ Jesus our Lord. |
Rom. 9:1 | … I am telling the truth | in Christ, I am not lying, my conscience testifies … |
Rom. 12:5 | … who are many, are one body | in Christ, and individually members one of another. |
Rom. 15:17 | Therefore | in Christ Jesus I have found reason for … |
Rom. 16:3 | … Prisca and Aquila, my fellow workers | in Christ Jesus, |
Rom. 16:7 | … among the apostles, who also were | in Christ before me. |
Rom. 16:9 | Greet Urbanus, our fellow worker | in Christ, and Stachys my beloved. |
Rom. 16:10 | Greet Apelles, the approved | in Christ. Greet those who are of the household … |
1 Cor 1:2 | … Corinth, to those who have been sanctified | in Christ Jesus, saints by calling, with … |
1 Cor 1:4 | … the grace of God which was given you | in Christ Jesus, |
1 Cor 1:30 | … But by His doing you are | in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom … |
1 Cor 3:1 | … men of flesh, as to infants | in Christ. |
1 Cor 4:10 | … for Christ’s sake, but you are prudent | in Christ; we are weak, but you are … |
1 Cor 4:15 | … if you were to have countless tutors | in Christ, yet you would not have many fathers, … |
1 Cor 4:15 | … yet you would not have many fathers, for | in Christ Jesus I became your father through … |
1 Cor. 4:17 | … will remind you of my ways which are | in Christ, just as I teach everywhere in … |
1 Cor 15:18 | … Then those also who have fallen asleep | in Christ have perished. |
1 Cor. 15:19 | If we have hoped | in Christ in this life only, we are … |
1 Cor. 15:22 | … as in Adam all die, so also | in Christ all will be made alive. |
1 Cor. 15:31 | … by the boasting in you which I have | in Christ Jesus our Lord, I die daily. |
1 Cor. 16:24 | My love be with you all | in Christ Jesus. Amen. |
2 Cor. 1:21 | … Now He who establishes us with you | in Christ and anointed us is God, |
2 Cor. 2:14 | … God, who always leads us in triumph | in Christ, and manifests through us the sweet … |
2 Cor. 2:17 | … from sincerity, but as from God, we speak | in Christ in the sight of God. |
2 Cor. 3:14 | … veil remains unlifted, because it is removed | in Christ. |
2 Cor. 5:17 | Therefore if anyone is | in Christ, he is a new creature; … |
2 Cor. 5:19 | namely, that God was | in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not … |
2 Cor. 12:2 | I know a man | in Christ who fourteen years ago—whether in the … |
2 Cor. 12:19 | … sight of God that we have been speaking | in Christ; and all for your upbuilding, … |
Gal. 1:22 | … the churches of Judea which were | in Christ; |
Gal. 2:4 | … spy out our liberty which we have | in Christ Jesus, in order to bring us … |
Gal. 2:16 | … works of the Law but through faith | in Christ Jesus, even we have believed in Christ … |
… faith in Christ Jesus, even we have believed | in Christ Jesus, so that we may be justified … | |
… that we may be justified by faith | in Christ and not by the works of … | |
Gal. 2:17 | … “But if, while seeking to be justified | in Christ, we ourselves have also been found … |
Gal. 3:14 | in order that | in Christ Jesus the blessing of Abraham might … |
Gal. 3:26 | … are all sons of God through faith | in Christ Jesus. |
Gal. 3:28 | … nor female; for you are all one | in Christ Jesus. |
Gal. 5:6 | For | in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means … |
Eph. 1:1 | … at Ephesus and who are faithful | in Christ Jesus: |
Eph. 1:3 | … every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places | in Christ, |
Eph. 1:10 | … is, the summing up of all things | in Christ, things in the heavens and things … |
Eph. 1:12 | … that we who were the first to hope | in Christ would be to the praise of … |
Eph. 1:20 | which He brought about | in Christ, when He raised Him from the … |
Eph. 2:6 | … us with Him in the heavenly places | in Christ Jesus, |
Eph. 2:7 | … of His grace in kindness toward us | in Christ Jesus. |
Eph. 2:10 | … For we are His workmanship, created | in Christ Jesus for good works, which God … |
Eph. 2:13 | But now | in Christ Jesus you who formerly were … |
Eph. 3:6 | … body, and fellow partakers of the promise | in Christ Jesus through the gospel, |
Eph. 3:11 | … eternal purpose which He carried out | in Christ Jesus our Lord, |
Eph. 3:21 | … Him be the glory in the church and | in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and … |
Eph. 4:32 | … tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God | in Christ also has forgiven you. |
Phil. 1:1 | … Jesus, To all the saints | in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, … |
Phil. 1:26 | … your proud confidence in me may abound | in Christ Jesus through my coming to you again. |
Phil. 2:1 | … Therefore if there is any encouragement | in Christ, if there is any consolation of love, … |
Phil. 2:5 | … this attitude in yourselves which was also | in Christ Jesus, |
Phil. 3:3 | … in the Spirit of God and glory | in Christ Jesus and put no confidence in the … |
Phil. 3:9 | … the Law, but that which is through faith | in Christ the righteousness which comes from God … |
Phil. 3:14 | … prize of the upward call of God | in Christ Jesus. |
Phil. 4:7 | … guard your hearts and your minds | in Christ Jesus. |
Phil. 4:19 | … needs according to His riches in glory | in Christ Jesus. |
Phil. 4:21 | Greet every saint | in Christ Jesus. The brethren who are with … |
Col. 1:2 | … To the saints and faithful brethren | in Christ who are at Colossae: Grace to … |
Col. 1:4 | … since we heard of your faith | in Christ Jesus and the love which you … |
Col. 1:24 | … church, in filling up what is lacking | in Christ’s afflictions. |
Col. 1:28 | … may present every man complete | in Christ. |
Col. 2:5 | … discipline and the stability of your faith | in Christ. |
1 Thess. 2:14 | … imitators of the churches of God | in Christ Jesus that are in Judea, for … |
1 Thess. 4:16 | … trumpet of God, and the dead | in Christ will rise first. |
1 Thess. 5:18 | … thanks; for this is God’s will for you | in Christ Jesus. |
1 Tim. 1:14 | … the faith and love which are found | in Christ Jesus. |
1 Tim. 3:13 | … and great confidence in the faith that is | in Christ Jesus. |
2 Tim. 1:1 | … God, according to the promise of life | in Christ Jesus, |
2 Tim. 1:9 | … purpose and grace which was granted us | in Christ Jesus from all eternity, |
2 Tim. 1:13 | … in the faith and love which are | in Christ Jesus. |
2 Tim. 2:1 | … be strong in the grace that is | in Christ Jesus. |
2 Tim. 2:10 | … also may obtain the salvation which is | in Christ Jesus and with it eternal glory. |
2 Tim. 3:12 | … Indeed, all who desire to live godly | in Christ Jesus will be persecuted. |
2 Tim. 3:15 | … leads to salvation through faith which is | in Christ Jesus. |
Phile. 8 | … Therefore, though I have enough confidence | in Christ to order you to do what is … |
Phile. 20 | … you in the Lord; refresh my heart | in Christ. |
Phile. 23 | Epaphras, my fellow prisoner | in Christ Jesus, greets you, |
1 Pet. 3:16 | … are slandered, those who revile your good behavior | in Christ will be put to shame. |
1 Pet. 5:10 | … called you to His eternal glory | in Christ, will Himself perfect, confirm, strengthen … |
1 Pet. 5:14 | … Peace be to you all who are | in Christ. |