Union with Christ: In Scripture, History, and Theology

Union with Christ is the central truth of the whole biblical teaching about salvation. The entirety of our relationship with God can be summed up in this doctrine.

Yet when people ask what this union actually is, we flounder.

The incarnation shows that God has made us to be united with him, and God has given us his Word to enable us to understand the nature of this union. Explore this doctrine from Scripture with Robert Letham, along with some help from the church fathers up through modern theologians.

Endorsements

"We have come to expect high-quality contributions on important theological topics from Dr. Letham. This volume is no exception."
—Richard B. Gaffin Jr.

“This is a stimulating work that all pastors and students should read and absorb into their preaching and teaching ministry.”
—Gerald Bray, Research Professor of Divinity, Beeson Divinity School, Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama

“Robert Letham’s Union with Christ is profound yet luminous scholarship."
—Joel R. Beeke, President, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids

“This is an important work on an important and timely topic vital to the church’s understanding of the salvation we have in Christ. It is also a topic that has become increasingly controversial in recent years.”
—William B. Evans, Younts Professor of Bible and Religion, Erskine College, Due West, South Carolina

Contents

1. Creation
2. Incarnation
3. Pentecost
4. Union with Christ and Representation
5. Union with Christ and Transformation
6. Union with Christ in Death and Resurrection