union with Christ.”1 Union with Christ upholds everything from election, to justification, to sanctification, to glorification. It is important that we establish this prominent status for the truth of union with Christ if we are going to appreciate its role in practical daily living. Ephesians 1:3–14, more than any other passage, gives an extensive perspective on how union relates to salvation. Paul outlines union from election to heaven. The language he uses to convey this idea is that of being