It Is From Him That You Are in Christ

In one of the most humbling and comforting passages in all of Scripture, Paul reminds believers that their standing before God rests entirely upon grace. “It is from Him that you are in Christ Jesus.” The early church was not filled with the world’s elite, but with ordinary men and women through whom God chose to display His wisdom and power. Salvation therefore leaves no room for pride, yet neither does it leave room for despair, because the believer’s security rests not in personal strength or worthiness, but in Christ Himself. He has become our righteousness, our sanctification, and our redemption. From beginning to end, the Christian life is rooted not in human achievement, but in the mercy and faithfulness of God.

Zechariah 5: Cleansing the House – A Theological and Gospel Reflection

The scroll flies. The basket is sealed. Zechariah 5 is a vision of judgment—but also a road to grace. The curse falls, the wickedness is removed, and the way is made clear for God to dwell. In Christ, the fire has fallen already. And soon, in fullness, the final cleansing will come.