I am seeking resources or sermons or thoughts on the topic of the Christians Identity in Christ. Any input would be appreciated.
God Bless,
Matthew
I am seeking resources or sermons or thoughts on the topic of the Christians Identity in Christ. Any input would be appreciated.
God Bless,
Matthew
Formatting is a bit messed up, but the content is here. There are a lot of teachers out there who have taught on this topic. I think it is really beneficial to go through a list like this and look at each verse in context and really meditate on the Word of God and what it says about who you are in Christ. I know you may be looking for a more specific teaching, but this is a good place to start.
MY RELATIONSHIP \tI am reconciled to God - 2 Cor 5:18
I'm a child of God - He is my Father - 1 Jn 3:1,2 \tI am a saint - Eph 1:1; 1 Cor 1:2; Phil 1:1
I am Christ's friend - Jn 15:15 \tI am a fellow citizen in God's kingdom - Eph 2:19
I am born of God - 1 Jn 4:7 \tI have been brought near to Christ - Eph 2:13
I have been adopted by God - Rom 8:15 \tI'm to be righteous and holy like God - Eph 4:24
\tI have direct access to God - Eph 2:18
MY INHERITANCE \tI am a citizen of heaven - Phil 3:20
I am an heir of God - Rom 8:17 \tI've been rescued from Satan's domain - Col 1:13
I am a joint heir with Christ - Rom 8:17; Gal 4:7 \tI am hidden with Christ in God - Col 3:3
I am blessed with every spiritual blessing - Eph 1:3 \tI am chosen of God - holy, beloved - Col 3:12
I am a child of promise - Rom 9:8; Gal 3:14 \tI am a child of light, not darkness - 1 Thess 5:5
I've been given great promises - 2 Pet 1:4 \tI am a partaker of Christ - Heb 3:14
\tI'm one of God's living stones - 1 Pet 2:5
MY TRANSFORMATION \tI'm a member of a royal priesthood - 1 Pet 2:9
I'm redeemed and forgiven - Eph 1:6-8 \tI'm to be a stranger to this world - 1 Pet 2:11
I've been justified - made righteous - Rom 5:1 \tI'm an enemy of the devil - 1 Pet 5:8
I have eternal life - Jn 5:24 \t
I died w/Christ to the power of sin - Rom 6:1-6 \tMY CALLING
I am free from condemnation - Rom 8:1 \tI am to be salt on the earth - Mt 5:13
I have received the Spirit of God -1 Cor 2:12 \tI am to be light in the world - Mt 5:14
I have been given the mind of Christ - 1 Cor 2:16 \tI'm chosen and appointed to bear fruit - Jn 15:16
I have been crucified with Christ - Gal 2:20 \tI am called to do the works of Christ - Jn 14:12
I am a new creation - 2 Cor 5:17 \tI am to do what Christ commanded His disciples - Mt 28:20
I have been made alive with Christ - Eph 2:5 \tI have been given spiritual authority - Lk 10:19
I am God's workmanship - Eph 2:10 \tSigns should accompany my work - Mk 16:17-20
I have received fullness in Christ - Col 2:10 \tI am a minister of a new covenant - 2 Cor 3:6
\tI am a minister of reconciliation - 2 Cor 5:18,19
MY POSITION \tI am to be an expression of life in Christ - Col 3:4
I am connected to the true vine - Jn 15:1,5 \tI am a partaker of a heavenly calling - Heb 3:1
I'm a willing slave of righeousness - Rom 6:18,22 \t
I am a temple of God - 1 Cor 3:16; 6:19 \t
I am one spirit with the Lord - 1 Cor 6:17 \t
I am a member of Christ's body - 1 Cor 12:27 \t
Matt, great question!
Twayneb, great answer! I'm going to use your answers for the girls at the jail.
Thank you and God bless,
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