You Have Put on Christ
You have put on Christ
You Have Put on Christ is a hymn text by John W. Arthur (1978) in 8.7.8.7.8.7 meter. Found in elw 631, hs98 845, lbw 224, lw 293.
The hymn emphasizes baptismal identity and the forensic reality of justification through union with Christ's death and resurrection. It connects personal faith appropriation with the objective gift of baptismal grace in distinctly Lutheran fashion.
History & Background
Written by John W. Arthur in 1978 as a modern confirmation and baptismal hymn. First published in Lutheran hymnals in the late 20th century for sacramental and catechetical use.
Hymnal Appearances
- Evangelical Lutheran Worship — 631
- Hymnal Supplement 98 — 845
- Lutheran Book of Worship — 224
- Lutheran Worship — 293
Bulletin Note
Composed in 1978 by John W. Arthur, this Lutheran hymn weaves baptismal theology with Easter proclamation, emphasizing that justification is both God's objective gift in baptism and our lived reality of new life in Christ.
Preaching Connection
This hymn anchors the forensic reality of justification—our righteousness in Christ—in the sacramental promise of baptism, transforming the abstract doctrine into intimate, bodily assurance of grace.
Catechism & Confessional Connections
- The Definition & Command of Baptism Small Catechism — Holy Baptism
Themes
Baptism Justification by faith Union with Christ New life in Christ