Faith & Reason Nexus

1 Corinthians 15:32

The Advantage of Having All Things New

• 2 Corinthians 5:17
• Colossians 3:10
  In Christ, believers are made new creations, leaving behind the old life and embracing the new, transformed identity in Him.

The Advantage of Having Hope

• Titus 1:2
• Romans 8:24-25
• Revelation 14:13
  Hope is a powerful advantage for the Christian, rooted in the promises of God, providing assurance of future glory and deliverance.

The Advantage of Having Peace

• Romans 5:1
• Philippians 4:6-8
  Through Christ, believers enjoy peace with God and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding and guards their hearts and minds.

The Advantage of Having Family Privileges

• Romans 8:16-17
• 1 John 5:14
• 1 Peter 1:4-5
  Christians are adopted into God’s family, with privileges as His children, including access to His throne of grace and eternal inheritance.

The Advantage of Having Contentment

• Philippians 4:11-13
• 1 Timothy 6:6-8
  Believers in Christ can be content in any situation, relying on God’s provision, finding sufficiency in Him.

The Advantage of Having Assurance

• Romans 8:28
• Romans 8:35-39
• John 10:27-30
  Christians can have absolute assurance that God works everything for their good, and nothing can separate them from His love.

The Advantage of Having a Meaningful Life

• 1 Peter 3:10-12
• 1 Timothy 4:8
  In Christ, believers are called to live purposefully, with eternal significance, and to pursue lives that honor God.

The Advantage of Having Courage

• 2 Timothy 1:12
• Philippians 1:20-21
  The Christian life empowers believers to stand firm in the face of trials, knowing that Christ is their strength and hope.

Do You Have These Advantages? Are You in Christ?

• Galatians 3:26-27
  The key to accessing all these advantages is being in Christ, through faith, as believers are clothed with Christ in baptism and united with Him in all His benefits.

These advantages outline the transformative blessings and privileges of being in Christ, which provide believers with hope, peace, assurance, and a meaningful life.