One With the Head, One with the Body: Ecclesial Implications of Union with Christ for Membership, Baptism, and Communion

Abstract John Murray once wrote of the doctrine union with Christ that ‘It is not simply a step in application redemption…it underlies every redemption.’ Union significant soteriological import. However, it only realm soteriology bears significance. This article seeks to explore ecclesial implications Christ. After working towards definition Christ, will be considered for baptism, membership, and communion.