The Church has not failed in her proclamation of the gospel so much as in her explanation of the gospel. And because she hasn't explained the gospel, people have stayed ignorant of their place and privileges in Christ people don'e even know who they are. The believer can never overcome and fully enjoy his inheritance and express Christ in the world until he has a rich understanding of his redemption in Christ, his righteousness is Christ. This book takes you step by step through the plan of redemption according to the writings of Paul. This first book in a two book series deals with the negative side of the redemptive work of Jesus Christ.