Biblical Truths

1. The Believer is given irrevocable spiritual blessings granted in heavenly places (Eph.1:3)

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ, (Eph.1:3)

2. The Believer has peace with God. (Rom.5:1)

Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, (Rom.5:1)

3. The Believer stands in grace. (Rom.5:2a)

through whom also we have obtained our introduction by faith into this grace in which we stand… (Rom.5:2a)

4. The Believer has a hope for glory. (Rom.5:2b)

and we exult in hope of the glory of God. (Rom.5:2b)

5. The Believer is justified by His blood. (Rom.3:24; 5:1, 9a; 8:30; 1 Cor.6:11; Titus 3:7)

being justified as a gift by His grace through the redemption which is in Christ Jesus; (Rom.3:24)

Much more then, having now been justified by His blood… (Rom.5:9a)

6. The Believer is saved from the wrath of God. (Rom.5:9b)

…we shall be saved from the wrath of God through Him. (Rom.5:9b)

7. The Believer is reconciled to God. (Rom.5:10)

For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life. (Rom.5:10)

8. The Believer has received the abundance of grace from God. (Rom.5:17)

For if by the transgression of the one, death reigned through the one, much more those who receive the abundance of grace… (Rom.5:17a)

9. The Believer comes under the Reign of Grace. (Rom.5:17b, 20, 21)

…and of the gift of righteousness will reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ. (Rom.5:17b)

10. The Believer has Eternal Life. (Rom.5:21)

so that, as sin reigned in death, even so grace would reign through righteousness to eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. (Rom.5:21)

11. The Believer has died to sin. (Rom.6:2)

May it never be! How shall we who died to sin still live in it? (Rom.6:2)

12. The Believer has been baptized into Christ Jesus. (Rom.6:3a)

Or do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus… (Rom.6:3a)

13. The Believer has been baptized into His death. (Rom.6:3b)

…have been baptized into Christ Jesus have been baptized into His death? (Rom.6:3b)

14. The Believer has been baptized into His burial. (Rom.6:4; Col.2:12)

Therefore we have been buried with Him through baptism into death, so that as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, so we too might walk in newness of life. (Rom.6:4)

having been buried with Him in baptism, in which you were also raised up with Him through faith in the working of God, who raised Him from the dead. (Col.2:12)

15. The Believer has been baptized into His resurrection. (Rom.6:4, 7:4; Col.2:12, 3:1)

Therefore, my brethren, you also were made to die to the Law through the body of Christ, so that you might be joined to another, to Him who was raised from the dead, in order that we might bear fruit for God. (Rom.7:4)

16. The Believer has united with Him in His death. (Rom.6:5, 6:8; Col. 3:3; 1 Pe.2:24)

For if we have become united with Him in the likeness of His death, certainly we shall also be in the likeness of His resurrection, (Rom.6:5)

17. The Believer has had his old man crucified with Him. (Rom.6:6; Gal.2:20)

knowing this, that our old self was crucified with Him, in order that our body of sin might be done away with, so that we would no longer be slaves to sin; (Rom.6:6)

18. The Believer is reconciled by God and to God;

By God – (2 Cor.5:18, 19; Col.1:20)

Now all these things are from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation, namely, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and He has committed to us the word of reconciliation. (2 Cor.5:18-19)

To God – (Rom.5:10; 2 Cor.5:20; Eph.2:14-17)

For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life. (Rom.5:10)

19. The Believer is redeemed from the slave market of sin (Rom.3:24; Col.1:14; 1 Pe.1:18)

being justified as a gift by His grace through the redemption which is in Christ Jesus; (Rom.3:24)

in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. (Col.1:14)

knowing that you were not redeemed with perishable things like silver or gold from your futile way of life inherited from your forefathers, (1 Pe.1:18)

20. The Believer is regenerated (Jn.13:10; 1 Cor.6:11; Titus 3:5)

Born again – (Jn.3:7; 1 Pe.1:23)

Becomes a Child of God – (Jn.1:12; Rom.8:16; 1 Jn.3:1, 2)

Becomes a Son of God – (2Cor. 6:18; Gal.3:26)

21. The Believer’s condemnation is removed (Jn.3:18; 5:24; Rom.8:1)

He who believes in Him is not judged; he who does not believe has been judged already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. (Jn.3:18)

22. The Believer receives propitiation for his or her sins – God is satisfied with the work of His Son (Rom.3:24-26; 1 Jn.2:2; 4:10)

Being justified as a gift by His grace through the redemption which is in Christ Jesus; whom God displayed publicly as a propitiation in His blood through faith. This was to demonstrate His righteousness, because in the forbearance of God He passed over the sins previously committed; for the demonstration, I say, of His righteousness at the present time, so that He would be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus. (Rom.24-26)

23. The Believer’s sins past, present, and future, are judged by the death of Christ on the cross (Rom.4:25; Eph.1:7; 1 Pe.2:24)

He who was delivered over because of our transgressions, and was raised because of our justification. (Rom.4:25)

24. The Believer has all their sins forgiven and their transgressions blotted out (Is.43:25; 44:22; Eph.1:7; 4:32; Col.1:14; 2:13; 3:13)

I, even I, am the one who wipes out your transgressions for My own sake, and I will not remember your sins. (Is.43:25)

25. The Believer is now made alive to God (Col. 2:13)

When you were dead in your transgressions and the uncircumcision of your flesh, He made you alive together with Him, having forgiven us all our transgressions, (Col.2:13)

26. The Believer is free from the Mosaic Law

Dead to the Law – (Rom.7:4)

Therefore, my brethren, you also were made to die to the Law through the body of Christ, so that you might be joined to another, to Him who was raised from the dead, in order that we might bear fruit for God. (Rom.7:4)

Delivered from the Law – (Rom.6:14; 7:6; 2 Cor.3:6 -11; Gal.3:25)

For sin shall not be master over you, for you are not under law but under grace. (Rom.6:14)

27. The Believer is made acceptable to God (Eph. 1:6; 1 Pe. 2:5)

Made righteous – (1 Cor.1:30; 2 Cor.5:21; Phil.3:9)

But by His doing you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification, and redemption, (1 Cor.1:30)

Sanctified positionally – (1 Cor.1:30; 6:11)

Such were some of you; but you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and in the Spirit of our God. (1 Cor.6:11)

Perfected forever – (Heb.10:14)

For by one offering He has perfected for all time those who are sanctified. (Heb.10:14)

Qualified for an inheritance – (Col.1:12)

Giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified us to share in the inheritance of the saints in Light. (Col.1:12)

28. The Believer is a light in the Lord (Eph.5:8; I Thess.5:4, 5)

for you were formerly darkness, but now you are Light in the Lord; walk as children of Light. (Eph.5:8)

29. The Believer is guaranteed a heavenly citizenship (Lk.10:20;Eph.2:14-19; Phil.3:20)

Nevertheless do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are recorded in heaven. (Lk.10:20)

30. The Believer is delivered from the kingdom of Satan (Col.1:13a; 2:15)

For He rescued us from the domain of darkness, and… (Col.1:13a)

31. The Believer is transferred into God’s Kingdom (Col.1:13b)

…and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son. (Col.1:13b)

32. The Believer is placed on a secure foundation (1 Cor.3:11; 10:4; Eph.2:20)

For no man can lay a foundation other than the one which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. (1 Cor.3:11)

33. The Believer is a gift of God the Father to Christ (Jn.10:29; 17:2, 6, 9,11,12,24)

My Father, who has given them to Me, is greater than all; and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father’s hand. (Jn.10:29)

34. The Believer is positionally delivered from the power of the old sin nature (Rom.8:2; Phil.3:3; Col.2:11)

For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and of death. (Rom.8:2)

35. The Believer is appointed a priest to God

A holy priesthood – (1 Pe.2:5)

you also, as living stones, [a]are being built up as a spiritual house for a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. (1 Pe.2:5)

A royal priesthood – (1 Pe.2:9; Rev.1:6)

But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, so that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; (1 Pe.2:9)

36. The Believer receives eternal security (Jn.10:28-29; Rom.8:32, 38-39; Gal.3:26; 2 Tim.2:13)

And I give eternal life to them, and they will never perish; and no one will snatch them out of My hand. My Father, who has given them to Me, is greater than all; and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father’s hand. (Jn.10:28-29)

37. The Believers is given access to God (Rom.5:2; Eph.2:18; Heb.4:14, 16; 10:19)

Through whom also we have obtained our introduction by faith into this grace in which we stand; and we exult in hope of the glory of God. (Rom.5:2)

38. The Believer is within the much more grace care of God (Rom.5:9-10)

Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from the wrath of God through Him. For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life. (Rom.5:9-10)

Objects of His love – (Eph.2:4; 5:2)

But God, being rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, (Eph.2:4)

Objects of His grace:

    For salvation (Eph.2:8-9) For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of

               yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, so that no one may boast.

    For keeping (Rom.5:2) Through whom also we have obtained our introduction by faith into

              this grace in which we stand; and we exult in hope of the glory of God. (Rom.5:2)

    (1 Pe.1:5) Who are protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to

    be revealed in the last time.

    For service – (Jn. 17:18; Eph.4:7) As You sent Me into the world, I also have sent them

              into the world. (Jn.17:18)

    For instruction – (Titus 2:12) Instructing us to deny ungodliness and worldly desires and to

              live sensibly, righteously and godly in the present age,

Objects of His power – (Eph.1:19; Phil.2:13)  And what is the surpassing greatness of His power toward us who believe. These are in accordance with the working of the strength of His might. (Eph.1:19)

Objects of His faithfulness – (Phil.1:6; Heb.13:5b)  For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus. (Phil.1:6)

Objects of His peace – (Jn.14:27) Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful. (Jn.14:27)

Objects of His consolation – (2 Thess.2:16)  Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God our Father, who has loved us and given us eternal comfort and good hope by grace,

Objects of His intercession – (Rom.8:34; Heb.7:25; 9:24)

Who is the one who condemns? Christ Jesus is He who died, yes, rather who was raised, who is at the right hand of God, who also intercedes for us. (Rom.8:34)

39. The Believer is adopted into the family of God

Present aspect – (Rom.8:15; Eph.1:5)  For you have not received a spirit of slavery leading to fear again, but you have received a spirit of adoption as sons by which we cry out, “Abba! Father!” (Rom.8:15)

Future aspect – (Rom.8:23)  And not only this, but also we ourselves, having the first fruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our body.

40. The Believer becomes a member of the royal family and household of God (Gal.6:10; Eph.2:19)

So then, while we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who are of the household of the faith. (Gal.6:10)

41. The Believer becomes a beneficiary of an eternal inheritance

We are heirs of God and Joint-heirs with Christ – (Rom.8:17; Eph.1:14, 18; Col.3:24; Heb.9:15; 1 Pe.1:4)

42. The Believer is the recipient of eternal life (Jn.3:15; 10:28; 20:31; 1 Jn.5:11-13)

so that whoever believes will in Him have eternal life. (Jn.3:15)

43. The Believer has a new position in Christ (Eph.2:6)

and raised us up with Him, and seated us with Him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, (Eph.2:6)

Partners with Christ in life – (Col.3:4)

When Christ, who is our life, is revealed, then you also will be revealed with Him in glory. (Col.3:4)

Partners with Christ in service – (1 Cor.1:9)

God is faithful, through whom you were called into fellowship with His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. (I Cor.1:9)

Workers together with God – (1 Cor.3:9; 2 Cor.6:1)

For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, God’s building. (I Cor.3:9)

Servants of the New Testament – (2 Cor.3:6)

who also made us adequate as servants of a new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life. (2 Cor.3:6)

Ambassadors – (2 Cor.5:20)

Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making an appeal through us; we beg you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. (2 Cor.5:20)

Living Epistles – (2 Cor.3:3)

being manifested that you are a letter of Christ, cared for by us, written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of human hearts. (2 Cor.3:3)

Servants of God – (2 Cor.6:4)

but in everything commending ourselves as servants of God, in much endurance, in afflictions, in hardships, in distresses, (2 Cor.6:4)

44. The Believer is united to the Father, Son and Holy Spirit

In God – (1 Thess.1:1; cf. “God in you,” Eph.4:6b)

To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace. (I Thess.1:1)

In Christ – (Jn.14:20; cf. “Christ in you,” Col.1:27)

A member in His body – (1 Cor.12:13)

For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free, and we were all made to drink of one Spirit. (1 Cor.12:13)

A branch in the Vine – (Jn.15:5)

I am the vine, you are the branches; he who abides in Me and I in him, he bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing. (Jn.15:5)

A stone in the Building – (Eph.2:21, 22; 1 Pe.2:5)

in whom the whole building, being fitted together, is growing into a holy [a]temple in the Lord, (Eph.2:21)

A sheep in the Flock – (Jn.10:27-29)

My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me; 28 and I give eternal life to them, and they will never perish; and no one will snatch them out of My hand. My Father, who has given them to Me, is greater than all; and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father’s hand. (Jn.10:27-29)

A part of His bride – (Eph.5:25-27; Rev.19:6-8; 21:9)

Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself up for her, so that He might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word, that He might present to Himself the church in all her glory, having no spot or wrinkle or any such thing; but that she would be holy and blameless. (Eph.5:25-27)

A priest of the kingdom of priests – (1 Pe.2:9)

But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, so that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; (1 Pe.2:9)

A saint of the “new species” – (2 Cor.5:17)

Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come. (2 Cor.5:17)

In the Spirit – (Rom.8:9; cf. “the Spirit in you”)

However, you are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God dwells in you. But if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Him. (Rom.8:9)

45. The Believer is a recipient of the ministries of the Holy Spirit. He is…

Born of the Spirit – (Jn.3:6)

Baptized with the Spirit – (Acts 1:5; 1 Cor.12:13)

Indwelt by the Spirit – (Jn.7:39; Rom.5:5; 8:9; 1 Cor.3:16; 6:19; Gal.4:6)

Sealed by the Spirit – (2 Cor.1:22; Eph.4:30)

Given spiritual gifts – (1 Cor.12:11, 27-31; 13:1, 2)

46. The Believer is glorified (Rom.8:30)

and these whom He predestined, He also called; and these whom He called, He also justified; and these whom He justified, He also glorified. (Rom.8:30)

47. The Believer is complete in Him (Col.2:10)

and in Him you have been made complete, and He is the head over all rule and authority; (Col.2:10)

48. The Believer resides in the eternal plan of God

Foreknown – (Acts 2:23; Rom.8:29; 1 Pe.1:2)

this Man, delivered over by the predetermined plan and foreknowledge of God, you nailed to a cross by the hands of godless men and put Him to death. (Acts 2:23)

Elected – (Rom.8:33; Col.3:12; 1 Thess.1:4; Titus 1:1; 1 Pe.1:2)

Who will bring a charge against God’s elect? God is the one who justifies, (Rom.8:33)

Predestined – (Rom.8:29, 30; Eph.1:5, 11)

For those whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brethren; (Rom.8:29)

Chosen – (Mt.22:14; 1 Pe.2:4)  For many are called, but few are chosen. (Mt.22:14)

Called – (1 Thess.5:24)  Faithful is He who calls you, and He also will bring it to pass. (I Thess.5:24)

49. The Believer is a recipient of a human spirit (Rom.8:16; 1 Cor.2:12; 2 Cor.7:13; 1 Thess.5:23)

The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are children of God, (Rom.8:16)

50. The Believer is guaranteed a resurrection body forever (1 Cor.15:40-54)

51. The Believer is the beneficiary of an unlimited atonement (2 Cor.5:14-15, 19; 1 Tim.2:6; 4:10; Titus 2:11; Heb.2:9; 2 Pe.2:1; 1 Jn.2:2)

For the love of Christ controls us, having concluded this, that one died for all, therefore all died; and He died for all, so that they who live might no longer live for themselves, but for Him who died and rose again on their behalf. (2 Cor.5:14-15)

52. The Believer is created a new spiritual species (2 Cor. 5:17; Gal. 6:15; Eph. 2:10)

Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come. (2 Cor.5:17)

53. The Believer receives the unique availability of divine power (2 Pe.1:3)

seeing that His divine power has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness, through the true knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence. (2 Pe.1:3)

[Adapted from Lewis Sperry Chafer, Systematic Theology, Vol. III, pages 234-265.]