Identity in Christ

As a believer, you have been reconciled to God and have received a new identity in Christ.

 

I have been adopted as a child of God, according to the purpose of His will and the riches of His grace.  (Eph 1:3-9, John 1:12-13, Gal 3:26-29)
I have been made an heir to the promises of God. (Gal 3:29, 2 Cor 1:20)
I have been made righteous and holy before God through my faith in Christ Jesus.
(Rom 3:22, John 5:1, Phil 3:9)
I have intimacy and friendship with God. (John 15:15-16, 1 Tim 2:5)
I have peace with God and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. (Rom 5:1)
I have been bought with a price and my body is a temple of the Holy Spirit. (1 Cor 6:19-20)
I have been rescued from darkness and transferred to the Kingdom of God. (Col 1:13-14)
I have been called out of darkness into His marvelous light. (1 Peter 2:9)
I have been chosen by God before the foundation of the world, beloved and holy. (Col 3:12, Eph 1:4)
I belong to Christ and I have been made a creation. (2 Cor 5:17-21)
I put on my new self and wear kindness, humility, meekness, compassion, love, forgiveness and patience. (Col 3:10-12)
I look to things above and not on things of the earth. (Col 3:2)
I belong to Christ and my life is now hidden with Christ in God. (Col 3:3)
With prayer and thanksgiving, I can do all things through Christ Who strengthens me.
(Phil 4:13, Col 4:2)
I am made complete and whole through union with Christ. (Col 2:9-10)
I am able to boldly approach the throne of the Lord where I receive mercy and find grace. (Heb 4:14-16, Eph 3:2)
I am now a member of a royal priesthood. (1 Peter 2:9)
I have been saved by grace through faith and I am seated with Christ in the heavenly places. (Eph 2:5-6)
I have redemption and forgiveness which He has lavished upon on me according to the counsel of his will and for the praise of His glory. (Eph 1:3-12)
I can trust all things to work together for good according to His purpose for me. (Romans 8:26, Phil 1:6)

Questions for Reflection
How does this new identity encourage you?
What promise means the most to you at your current stage in life?
What promise calls you to greater prayer and reflection?