Our Glorious Identity in Christ
When God looks at believers, He sees beyond our earthly struggles to the perfect righteousness of His Son – transforming how we understand ourselves and our relationship with Him.
Seven Transformational Realities of Being “In Christ”
| God Sees Me As… | Scriptural Foundation | Practical Implication |
|---|---|---|
| Completely Righteous | 2 Corinthians 5:21 | Approved before God, not condemned |
| Beloved Child | John 1:12; Ephesians 1:5 | Secure in Father’s love and care |
| New Creation | 2 Corinthians 5:17 | Old patterns broken, new life begun |
| Temple of the Spirit | 1 Corinthians 3:16 | God’s dwelling place on earth |
| Royal Priest | 1 Peter 2:9 | Called to minister God’s grace |
| Heavenly Heir | Romans 8:17 | Eternal perspective on trials |
| Christ’s Ambassador | 2 Corinthians 5:20 | Representing heaven’s kingdom |
The Ephesians 1 Portrait of Our Identity
- Blessed – “Every spiritual blessing” (v.3)
- Chosen – “Holy and blameless” (v.4)
- Adopted – “Sons through Jesus Christ” (v.5)
- Redeemed – “Forgiveness of sins” (v.7)
- Sealed – “Marked with the Spirit” (v.13)
Daily Reminders of Our True Identity
- When feeling unworthy – “Righteous in Christ” (Romans 3:22)
- When facing failure – “New creation” (2 Corinthians 5:17)
- When lonely – “God’s special possession” (1 Peter 2:9)
- When weak – “Temple of the Spirit” (1 Corinthians 6:19)
- When uncertain – “Sealed for eternity” (Ephesians 1:13-14)
Living From Our Identity
| False Identity | Christ-Centered Truth |
|---|---|
| “I’m defined by my past” | “The old has gone, the new is here” (2 Cor 5:17) |
| “I’m not good enough” | “Complete in Him” (Colossians 2:10) |
| “I’m all alone” | “Member of Christ’s body” (1 Cor 12:27) |
The Security of Being in Christ
“There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus” (Romans 8:1). Our standing before God isn’t based on our performance but on Christ’s perfection – an unshakable identity that transforms how we live today and where we’re headed for eternity.
