In Christ my identity is certain. In Part 3 I mentioned how knowing my identity in Christ helps me live without self-imposed condemnation. This was made clear over the summer as I studied Limitless Life by Derwin L. Gray via an online bible study offered by Proverbs 31 Ministries. During the study we were challenged to replace our self-imposed labels with the truth of who we are in Christ. I cannot express the FREEDOM I gained as I went through this process! Here’s my list…
Created for God’s glory with a specific purpose! (Jeremiah 29:11)
Loved by God and bought by His blood to live FREE! (1 Corinthians 6:20, Ephesians 1:7)
A winner because Jesus lives in me and He “defeated sin, death, and Satan”! (1 Samuel 17:47, Romans 4:25, Revelation 20:10)
More than a conqueror! (Romans 8:37)
Chosen before creation! (Ephesians 1:4)
His Masterpiece! (Ephesians 2:10)
Alive! (Romans 6:11)
Beloved! (Ephesians 5:1)
Temple of God! (Galatians 2:20)
Do you know your identity as a child of God? The Bible is clear and you can trust what it says to be truth. (John 17:17, 2 Timothy 3:16) It’s up to us to take the time to read, discover, and develop a relationship with Christ. I challenge you to define your identity as a child of Christ using God’s Word. Ask God to show you who you are in Him. Make a list and keep it handy. This process is life changing!
Here are a few additional resources I have found helpful in discovering my identity in Christ:
Online Resources
Finding My Identity in Christ by Joyce Meyer
Discovering Your Identity in Christ by Dr. Charles Stanley
What’s Really True About You? Part 1 of 2 by Focus on the Family Daily – International
What’s Really True About You? Part 2 of 2 by Focus on the Family Daily – International
Proverbs 31 Ministries