The Grammar of the Gospel with Sinclair Ferguson

Indicative basically means “what is true.”  This is indicative: You are united with Christ through faith by the Spirit.  Imperative basically means ”what you should do.”  This is the imperative:  Now, therefore, put off Adam, and put on Christ.

Here is Scripture with color-coded indicative and imperative::

“If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.  Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on the earth.  For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.  When Christ who is your life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.  Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: sexual immorality, impurity, passion evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry.” Colossian 3:1-5

What does it mean to be in “Union with Christ”?  This is what I am learning.  Here is Sinclair Ferguson on the Grammar of the Gospel as somewhat explained above.

Working with you to speak and live the grammar of the gospel,

Vince R.