KINGDOM LIFE UNIVERSITY

One of my core teachings is the power of the indwelling Christ "in us". He dwells in us by the "Faith of the Son of God". “…the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.” — Colossians 1:27 (KJV) God’s mystery revealed in the new covenant is that Jesus Christ Himself lives within believers by the Holy Spirit. This indwelling is the believer’s hope of future glory — meaning our present union with Christ guarantees our future resurrection and eternal life with Him.
1. Christ Dwells in Believers not merely as a religious idea but as a present, spiritual reality — the heart of the believer’s identity and future hope.
2. This Indwelling Brings Hope Because Christ is within believers by the Holy Spirit, Christians have hope of glory — assurance of salvation, transformation, and ultimate sharing in Christ’s glory.
3. A Life Transformed by Christ Brandt often teaches that understanding who you are in Christ changes how you live now — fostering confidence, boldness in prayer, obedience, and spiritual growth. allpropastors.org
4. Biblical Basis in Colossians His teaching on this theme would be grounded in Paul’s words from Colossians 1:27–28, emphasizing that this “mystery” was hidden in the Old Testament but is now revealed in Christ.

Here is a clear, complete teaching outline on “Living the Reality of Christ – II Peter Chapter 1”

1. The Foundation: You Have Received the Same Precious Faith 2 Peter 1:1 Peter begins by saying believers have “obtained like precious faith” — the same quality of faith the apostles walked in. Dr. Brandt often teaches that the believer doesn’t work up faith — it is received from Christ Himself. Reality: Because Christ is in you, His faith is in you. Your life operates from His internal power, not human striving.
2. The Power Source: II Peter 1:3 “His divine power has given us all things that pertain to life and godliness.” This is one of the clearest verses in the New Testament about Christ-in-you reality. You are not trying to become something you already are something. "Paul said, "In him I live and have by being". It is not becoming, but being! You already possess everything needed to live the Christ life. The Christian life is not achieved — it is received. Living the Reality Christ in you supplies: spiritual authority,godly desires, power to overcome sin, clarity of calling, boldness and confidence. You live out what God has already placed within you.
3. The Activation: Through Knowing Him. II Peter 1:3 says this power flows “through the knowledge of Him.” This isn’t academic knowledge — it’s relational knowing. Revelation knowledge awakens the Christ-life in you. The more you behold Jesus, the more His nature flows through you.Identity is strengthened by knowing who Christ is and who you are in Him. Daily fellowship makes Christ’s life active and visible.
4. The Greatest Treasure: Partakers of the Divine Nature. II Peter 1:4 “…that you may be partakers of the divine nature…” This is the core of “Christ in me” theology. You don’t just imitate Christ — you partake of His nature. God is restoring His image in you. Christ’s nature is your new identity. The Spirit reproduces Jesus’ life inside you.Reality:The same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead works in you now!
5. Escaping the Corruption of the World. II Peter 1:4 Because you have Christ’s nature, you are empowered to rise above: the world’s corruption, fleshly desires,fear, anxiety, and defeat, bondage and addiction. You escape not through willpower, but through new nature power.
6. The Growth Ladder: Adding to Your Faith. II Peter 1:5–7 Peter lists seven qualities that manifest Christ’s nature: Virtue – excellence of character - Knowledge – spiritual understanding - Self-control – Christ’s discipline in you -Perseverance – endurance produced by the Spirit - Godliness – Christlike living - Brotherly kindness – compassion - Love – agape, Christ’s own love poured through you.
7. The Promise: You Will Be Effective and Fruitful. II2 Peter 1:8 When these qualities flow in you, Peter says you will be: effective, fruitful, spiritually sharp, useful in God’s kingdom. This living the Kingdom Life Now.
8. The Warning: Forgetting Who You Are. II Peter 1:9 Peter says the one lacking these qualities has:forgotten he is cleansed, forgotten his identity, become spiritually blind The greatest crisis in the church is identity amnesia. You must remember who Christ has made you.9. The Call: Make Your Calling and Election Sure 2 Peter 1:10–11 You walk securely when you live from your God-given identity. This leads to:confidence, stability, a rich entrance into the kingdom, endurance in trials Summary: How to Live the Reality of Christ (from 2 Peter 1) Receive your faith as Christ’s faith in you. Live from His divine power already given. Pursue relational knowledge of Jesus. Walk as a partaker of the divine nature. Live above the world’s corruption through new nature life. Let Christ’s character flow through you. Be fruitful through Spirit-enabled growth. Never forget your identity in Christ. Live confidently in your calling and destiny.