How have we missed that crucial dimension of the Christian experience the indwelling Christ? If we have not missed it, why have we been so dull in proclaiming it? If we have not missed it. why is there so little evidence of the power of this reality in char Lives?

"Whatever the case, the evidence, or the lack of evidence convinces me and I hope you that the most desperate need o the Christian community is the discovery of this powerful reality. the astounding possibility of Christians being in Christ. Not only is the presence of God in Jesus Christ to be experienced occa sionally, the indwelling Christ is to become the shaping power of our lives. This is the dynamic of our spiritual formation

Alive in Christ will help you experience the dynamic of your own spiritual formation by affirming Christ's presence in your life. Through his presence-forgiving, healing, guiding, creat ing, and converting you will grow up in Christ and becom his affirming presence to others.