S6E13 Union with Christ - Bellator Christi

By: Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | December 22, 2022

Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo discuss the believer’s union with Christ on this episode of the Bellator Christi Podcast. How can we best understand the unity that the believer has with Christ? Is it more of a relational union or a metaphysical one? The episode engages five models of the union of Christ, which includes the metaphysical model, the mystical model, the psychological model, the sacramental model, and the spiritual/marital model. Which of the models best fits the biblical data? Listen to this episode and find out.

Questions Covered

What do we mean by our “union with Christ?”
What does Scripture tell us about our union with Christ?
What are some of the models that speak to the union with Christ?
Describe the metaphysical model.
What about the mystical model?
What is the psychological model?
Tell us about the sacramental model.
What is the spiritual/marital model, and why is it the most biblical?
What is implied by our union with Christ at salvation?
Seeing that this is the last podcast before Christmas, speak to the importance of the Christmas season as it pertains to our union with Christ.

About our Hosts

Brian G. Chilton earned his Doctor of Philosophy in the Theology and Apologetics program at Liberty University. He is the host of The Bellator Christi Podcast and the founder of Bellator Christi. Brian received his Master of Divinity in Theology from Liberty University (with high distinction); his Bachelor of Science in Religious Studies and Philosophy from Gardner-Webb University (with honors); and earned a Certificate in Christian Apologetics from Biola University. He is also enrolled in Clinical Pastoral Education to better learn how to empower those around him. Brian is a member of the Evangelical Theological Society and the Evangelical Philosophical Society.

Brian has served in pastoral ministry for nearly 20 years and currently serves as a clinical hospice chaplain and serves as an interim pastor in northwestern North Carolina. Additionally, he serves as an editor for the Eleutheria Journal. At the prompting of the Lord, Brian established Bellator Christi Ministries in 2012. The ministry is aimed to provide readily available resources in theology, apologetics, biblical studies, and philosophy to those who want to know what Christianity teaches and why it should be believed. In 2019, Brian published his first book entitled the Layman’s Manual on Christian Apologetics. After finishing his Ph.D., Brian intends to publish more books. His areas of expertise include early Christology, early NT creeds, near-death experiences, biblical reliability, the blend of divine sovereignty and human freedom, and the need for empathy.

https://www.amazon.com/Laymans-Manual-Christian-Apologetics-Essentials/dp/1532697104

Curtis Evelo is a cattle rancher at the E6 Hereford Ranch in St. Ignatius, Montana. Curtis is the Co-Host and Producer of the Bellator Christi Podcast. He often teaches and speaks at his church Cornerstone Faith Center in St. Ignatius. Curtis provides a common-sense approach to Christianity as he contemplates the wonders of God’s creation in Big Sky Country. Curtis serves as the Vice-President of Bellator Christi Ministries, a contributor, and the co-host of the Bellator Christi Podcast. His research interests include Jewish studies in the New Testament, Old Testament typologies, and studies on free will.

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