Where are believers positioned in Christ, and when will it be realized?
Believers are positioned with Christ in the heavenlies. This position will be realized one day when it comes to fruition, when they make the final step up into glory, are no longer tied to the things of this world, and are in His presence to enjoy all the blessings of glory.
Les explains that while some believers may nod off to sleep regarding deeper things, those truly interested in all God has done when Christ died and rose find these things exciting. He emphasizes that we are positioned with Christ in the heavenlies, and one day it will come to fruition. This is the final step up into glory, where we will no longer be tied to the things of this world but will be in His presence and enjoy all the blessings of glory. Les compares Scripture with Scripture, pointing to Romans 8:17-18 as Paul puts it better than he ever could.
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:
And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus:
How is a believer seated in the heavenlies?
A believer's seating in the heavenlies is in Christ—it is their position in Christ. This spiritual position is linked with spiritual blessings in the heavenlies, coming to the fore as the believer's appetite is no longer on temporal things but on things that last forever.
Where are believers positioned with Christ, and what will happen one day?
Believers are positioned with Christ in the heavenlies, and one day that position will come to fruition. They will take the final step into glory, no longer tied to the things of this world, but will be in His presence and enjoy all the blessings of glory.
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Are believers already seated in heaven with Christ even if they don't feel it?
Christians are already raised up and seated together with Christ in the heavenlies as far as God is concerned, even though they do not feel it.