“We may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world.”  - I John 4:17

    What an amazing statement! However Christ is now in heaven so are we who believe on Him in this world. How is Christ now? He is righteous and without sin. Then every believer is righteous too because “we have been made the righteousness of God in Him.” (II Cor. 5:21) Christ lives. Then every believer lives through faith in Christ. “Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me hath everlasting life.” (John 6:47) Christ is accepted by the Father because He finished the work the Father gave Him to do. Then every believer is accepted too because we are “accepted in the beloved.” (Eph. 1:6) Where is Christ now? He is enthroned in glory. Then every believer will soon follow Him there because the Savior prayed, “Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world.” (John 17:24)