Our Destiny in Christ (The Triumphant Christian Part 1) by Apostle Joshua Selman | SOR Canada 2026

In this foundational teaching from SOR Canada 2026, Apostle Joshua Selman examines the identity, destiny, and empowerment of the believer, answering two fundamental questions: Why Jesus? Why salvation?The teaching begins by contrasting the condition of humanity outside Christ with the destiny available through salvation. Without Christ, man is described as spiritually dead, legally under the influence of sin and the forces of darkness, and without the hope of eternal life. Salvation, therefore, is not merely an improvement to an already existing life; it is God's answer to humanity's deepest spiritual condition.Apostle Selman establishes that Jesus Christ is the only solution to man's spiritual problem and explains the three fundamental realities received through salvation: forgiveness of sins, righteousness before God, and access to the life of God through the Holy Spirit.The message then examines what it truly means to be a Christian. Beyond religious identification, a Christian is one who has consciously believed the Gospel, received salvation through faith in Christ, and has been empowered to both live like Christ and function like Christ. This distinction captures both the character of Jesus and the supernatural capacity required to represent Him effectively.A major emphasis is the distinction between the believer's identity and function. In Christ, the believer shares a profound spiritual union with Him and possesses a new position as an heir, while their functional identity carries responsibilities expressed through descriptions such as kings, priests, witnesses, ambassadors, salt, and light.The teaching culminates in an exploration of “the hope of His calling.” Apostle Selman explains that God's purpose in saving a believer extends beyond receiving benefits from Christ. The ultimate goal is maturity through sonship—growing into a believer whom God can trust with His purposes and assignments.True spiritual maturity, therefore, is not measured merely by what a believer has acquired, but by the level of responsibility they can faithfully carry. As Apostle Selman emphasizes, maturity is revealed by “the trust that comes with assignments, not just acquisitions.”The Triumphant Christian — Part One establishes the theological foundation for understanding who the believer is in Christ, why salvation matters, and what God ultimately intends to accomplish through the life of every person who has received Christ.