*Christ Becomes Your All*
> “But of Him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption.” — 1 Corinthians 1:30
Christianity is not merely your acceptance of teachings or your attempt to live morally. It is your living union with Jesus Christ. You did not place yourself in Him by intellect, effort, or goodness. The Father drew you, called you, and united you to His Son. Just as Noah was safe because he was inside the ark, you are safe because you are in Christ. Outside Him is condemnation; inside Him is acceptance, life, inheritance, and peace with God.
The wisdom of this world tells you: save yourself, improve yourself, exalt yourself. But the wisdom of God tells you: die to yourself, trust Christ, receive grace. The cross is heaven’s answer to human pride. Your salvation is not built upon your strength, but upon your surrender to Jesus.
No amount of prayer, fasting, charity, morality, or religion can produce the righteousness God requires from you. Therefore, God gave you Christ Himself as your righteousness. You do not stand before God clothed in self-righteousness, but clothed in Christ. Your acceptance before God does not rest on what you have done for Him, but on what Christ has done for you.
Yet Christ is not only your righteousness — He is also your sanctification. You cannot truly receive Him as Savior without also knowing Him as the One who transforms you. When Christ lives within you, your desires begin to change, sin becomes grievous to you, holiness becomes beautiful to you, and your heart begins to hunger for God. This is not external religion or self-improvement; it is the inward work of the Holy Spirit producing the life of Christ within you.
Therefore, you have no room to boast in intellect, morality, spirituality, ministry, works, or achievements. Everything you have is received in Christ. He becomes your wisdom, your righteousness, your holiness, and your redemption. From beginning to end, your salvation is the work of God, and all glory belongs to Jesus Christ alone.
Your brother in Christ,
Apostle Ashok Martin