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
_________________Matthew Guldner
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 I am reconciled to God - 2 Cor 5:18I'm a child of God - He is my Father - 1 Jn 3:1,2 I am a saint - Eph 1:1; 1 Cor 1:2; Phil 1:1I am Christ's friend - Jn 15:15 I am a fellow citizen in God's kingdom - Eph 2:19I am born of God - 1 Jn 4:7 I have been brought near to Christ - Eph 2:13I have been adopted by God - Rom 8:15 I'm to be righteous and holy like God - Eph 4:24 I have direct access to God - Eph 2:18MY INHERITANCE I am a citizen of heaven - Phil 3:20I am an heir of God - Rom 8:17 I've been rescued from Satan's domain - Col 1:13I am a joint heir with Christ - Rom 8:17; Gal 4:7 I am hidden with Christ in God - Col 3:3I am blessed with every spiritual blessing - Eph 1:3 I am chosen of God - holy, beloved - Col 3:12I am a child of promise - Rom 9:8; Gal 3:14 I am a child of light, not darkness - 1 Thess 5:5I've been given great promises - 2 Pet 1:4 I am a partaker of Christ - Heb 3:14 I'm one of God's living stones - 1 Pet 2:5MY TRANSFORMATION I'm a member of a royal priesthood - 1 Pet 2:9I'm redeemed and forgiven - Eph 1:6-8 I'm to be a stranger to this world - 1 Pet 2:11I've been justified - made righteous - Rom 5:1 I'm an enemy of the devil - 1 Pet 5:8I have eternal life - Jn 5:24 I died w/Christ to the power of sin - Rom 6:1-6 MY CALLINGI am free from condemnation - Rom 8:1 I am to be salt on the earth - Mt 5:13I have received the Spirit of God -1 Cor 2:12 I am to be light in the world - Mt 5:14I have been given the mind of Christ - 1 Cor 2:16 I'm chosen and appointed to bear fruit - Jn 15:16I have been crucified with Christ - Gal 2:20 I am called to do the works of Christ - Jn 14:12I am a new creation - 2 Cor 5:17 I am to do what Christ commanded His disciples - Mt 28:20I have been made alive with Christ - Eph 2:5 I have been given spiritual authority - Lk 10:19I am God's workmanship - Eph 2:10 Signs should accompany my work - Mk 16:17-20I have received fullness in Christ - Col 2:10 I am a minister of a new covenant - 2 Cor 3:6 I am a minister of reconciliation - 2 Cor 5:18,19MY POSITION I am to be an expression of life in Christ - Col 3:4I am connected to the true vine - Jn 15:1,5 I am a partaker of a heavenly calling - Heb 3:1I'm a willing slave of righeousness - Rom 6:18,22 I am a temple of God - 1 Cor 3:16; 6:19 I am one spirit with the Lord - 1 Cor 6:17 I am a member of Christ's body - 1 Cor 12:27
_________________Travis
Matt, great question!Twayneb, great answer! I'm going to use your answers for the girls at the jail. Thank you and God bless,
_________________Lisa