In this teaching, Alan Platt explores one of the most profound and often overlooked truths of the Christian faith: that the heart of the gospel is not simply believing in Jesus to secure a place in heaven, but awakening to the transformative reality of Union with Christ and Communion with God — available to every believer right now. Drawing on rich biblical foundations from Paul’s letters, the Gospel of John, and the teachings of Jesus himself, Alan challenges two common obstacles that prevent Christians from fully embracing this truth: a heaven-focused, performance-driven faith, and a love for Scripture that stops short of a living relationship with the One the Scriptures point to. This is an invitation to move beyond religion as a destination and into Christianity as a deep, present, and life-giving union with Christ — where His glory truly becomes your story.