Whether broadly or narrowly considered, our union with Christ, based upon His commitment to us, ensures the final outcome of His purpose to save us. It is customary for us to ask questions like, “When did you commit your life to Christ?” That is not a bad question, but it is so frequently heard that I wonder if it hasn’t distorted our understanding of the nature of the Gospel and even diminished the foundation of our hope. You see, it is not my commitment to Christ which ensures anything. It is the