Chapter 1
THE SINNER IN ADAM — WITHOUT CHRIST.
The penalty of sin is upon him.
The power of sin is over him.
The presence of sin is in him.
Without Christ.
The sinner. Without hope.
Chapter 2
THE SINNER AT THE CROSS — WITH CHRIST.
The penalty of sin is removed by Christ, the Savior.
Pardon is granted.
Righteousness is imputed.
Justification.
The sinner's past. Covered
Chapter 3
THE BELIEVER IN THE HEAVENLIES — IN CHRIST.
The power of sin is broken by Christ, the Lord.
A new sphere is entered.
A new life is implanted.
A new nature is imparted.
Regeneration.
The believer's present. Assured.
Chapter 4
THE BELIEVER ON THE EARTH — THROUGH CHRIST.
The place of sin is taken by Christ, the Life.
Dead to Sin.
Dead to Self.
Alive to God.
Sanctification.
The believer's present. Secured.
Chapter 5
THE BELIEVER IN THE AIR. LIKE CHRIST.
The presence of sin is effaced by Christ, the King.
He is perfected into His likeness.
He is conformed into His image.
Glorification.
The believer's future. Transfigured.
Ephesians 2:8-9
"For by grace ye have been saved through faith,
And that not of yourselves:
It is the gift of God:
Not of works, lest any man should boast."
"It is finished."
