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Christ

In A Course in Miracles (ACIM), the term “Christ” is used in a way that differs from traditional Christian theology. In ACIM, Christ is described as the divine and eternal expression of God’s Love, and it represents our true, undivided Self.

The Christ in ACIM is not limited to the historical figure of Jesus but refers to the universal and eternal spiritual identity that is shared by all of God’s creations. It symbolizes the state of perfect oneness with God and with all creation.

Jesus is often referred to as an example of the Christ mind, demonstrating what it means to be fully aligned with this divine principle. However, ACIM teaches that all of us share this Christ nature equally, and the goal of the Course is to help us recognize and awaken to this reality.

By this understanding, the Christ is not an exclusive or separate being but a symbol of the pure, loving essence that resides within everyone. It transcends individual personalities, bodies, and egos, representing our true nature as extensions of God’s Love.

In “A Course in Miracles,” the concept of the Christ is central to its teachings, and the term is used throughout the text. However, in the Workbook for Students, specific lessons that deal directly with or allude to the concept of the Christ may include:

  1. Lesson 40: “I am blessed as a Son of God.” (Introduces the idea of being a part of God’s Sonship, related to the concept of the Christ.)
  2. Lesson 100: “My part is essential to God’s plan for salvation.” (Touches on the idea that we are all essential parts of God’s plan, reflecting the universal nature of the Christ.)
  3. Lesson 237: “Now would I be as God created me.” (Speaks to our true nature, which is the Christ in ACIM’s teachings.)
  4. Lesson 252: “The Son of God is my Identity.” (Directly refers to the Christ as our true Identity.)
  5. Lesson 303: “The holy Christ is born in me today.” (Speaks directly to the birth of the Christ consciousness within.)

These lessons are part of the process of recognizing the Christ within oneself and others. The concept is interwoven throughout the text and workbook, reflecting ACIM’s emphasis on unity, love, and the realization of our true divine nature.