In the midst of a world that tells us constantly who we are not, it is so important to remember who we are in Christ. We are children of God, redeemed by Jesus Christ. We have His Spirit living inside of us, and we have been given new life in Him. This is our true identity, no matter what the enemy tries to tell us.
Our identity does not lie in our mistakes, our struggles, our embarrassing moments, those discouraging negative voices in our head, etc. Satan is constantly fighting believers to cause us to lose sight of our true identity. God is constantly pouring out His grace and reminding us of who we are. He is constantly reminding us not to dwell on our failures, receive His grace, and press on.
Let’s take a moment to reflect on who we are in Christ and allow His truth to fill our hearts and minds!
Who am I in Christ According to The Bible?
You are a child of God, redeemed by Jesus Christ. You have His Spirit living inside of you, and you have been given new life in Him. This is your true identity, no matter what the enemy tries to tell you.
Satan wants us to forget who we are in Christ so that we will doubt our salvation and give up on our relationship with Him. But God is constantly reminding us of our identity in Christ, through His Word and through the Holy Spirit living inside of us.
It is so important to remember who we are in Christ, especially when the enemy tries to tell us otherwise. Let’s take a moment to reflect on who we are according to the Bible and allow His truth to fill our hearts and minds!
We are sons and daughters of the King, redeemed by the blood of Jesus Christ. We are heirs to the throne, co-heirs with Christ. We have eternal life living inside of us. This is who we are in Christ! Let’s remember our identity in Him and live accordingly!
Bible Verses About Who I am in Christ
These are some of the Bible verses that remind me of my identity in Christ:
#1: “For you are all sons of God through faith in Jesus Christ. For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ.” (Galatians 3:26-29)
This passage tells us that we are children of God and we have been put in Christ. We are now living our lives for Him and no longer for ourselves.
#2: “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.” (2 Corinthians 5:17)
This passage tells us that when we accept Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior, we are given a new life. We are no longer defined by our past, but by our new life in Christ.
#3: “And you He made alive, who were dead in trespasses and sins, in which you once walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit who now works in the sons of disobedience, among whom also we all once conducted ourselves in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, just as the others.” (Ephesians 22-23)
This passage tells us that we were once dead in our sin, but because of Jesus Christ we are now alive. We have been given new life and we are now to live for Him.
#4: “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.” (2 Peter 19-20)
This passage tells us that we are God’s chosen people. We are special to Him and He has called us out of darkness into His wonderful light.
#5: “So you are no longer a slave, but a son; and since you are a son, God has made you also an heir.” (Galatians 15-17)
This passage tells us that we are no longer slaves to sin, but we are sons and daughters of God. We have been made heirs to the throne of God.
#6: “And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life.” (1 John 5:11)
This passage tells us that we have been given eternal life through Jesus Christ. Whoever has the Son, has life.
#7: “For you are all children of God through faith in Christ Jesus.” (Galatians 3:26)
This passage tells us that we are all children of God through faith in Christ Jesus. No matter what our background is, we are all children of God.
#8: “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.” (1 Peter 2:9)
This passage tells us that we are chosen by God, and we are to be a royal priesthood. We are to declare the praises of Him who called us out of darkness into His wonderful light.
What Does it Mean to Have an Identity in Christ?
Having an identity in Christ means that we are children of God. We have been given a new life and we are to live for Him.
We are chosen by God and we are to be a royal priesthood. We are to declare the praises of Him who called us out of darkness into His wonderful light.
We have eternal life and this life is in His Son. Whoever has the Son, has life. We are no longer slaves to sin but we are sons and daughters of God. We have been given eternal life through Jesus Christ.
In Christ, we are a new creation. Old things have passed away and all things have become new. We are God’s chosen people and we are to declare the praises of Him who called us out of darkness into His wonderful light.
Let us not forget who we are in Christ. We are children of God, chosen by Him, and protected through Him.
How Do You Know You Are in Christ?
You know you are in Christ by faith. When you believe in Him and accept Him as your Lord and Savior, you are given a new life. You are no longer defined by your sin, but by your new identity in Christ. You are a child of God, chosen and loved by Him. Praise Him for His wonderful gift of salvation!
Identity in Christ Checklist
You can use these as affirmations to strengthen your faith and Identity with God.
- I am a child of God.
- I am chosen by God and I have a royal priesthood.
- I have eternal life and this life is in Jesus Christ.
- I am a new creation in Christ.
- I am God’s chosen people.
- I am grateful for my new identity in Christ.
- All things have become new in Christ.
- I commit myself to live for Him from this day forward.
Praise be to God for His wonderful gift of salvation! In Jesus’ name, Amen. Thank You, Lord! Amen.
Who am I in Christ prayer?
Here is a prayer for knowing your identity in Christ:
Dear Lord,
I come to You today acknowledging that I am a sinner. I have sinned against You and against others. I know that I deserve Your wrath and punishment but I am thankful that You have extended Your grace and mercy to me.
I am so thankful that You loved me enough to send Your Son, Jesus Christ, to die on the cross for my sins. I believe that He is the Savior of the world and that He died and rose again to give me new life.
Thank You for giving me an identity in Christ. Thank You for making me a child of God and heir to Your throne. I am grateful for the new life that You have given me and I commit myself to live for You from this day forward.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
How Can I Be Assured That I am Among The Chosen?
The Bible tells us that we can be assured that we are among the chosen by our faith. When we believe in Him and accept Him as our Lord and Savior, we are given a new life. We are no longer defined by our sin, but by our new identity in Christ. We are children of God, chosen and loved by Him.
Summary
As a Christian never allow yourself to forget who you are in Christ. Who all of us are when we put our trust and faith in Him. We are children of God. We are chosen by God and we have a royal priesthood.
We have eternal life and this life is in Jesus Christ. We are a new creation in Christ. We are God’s chosen people. We have been given a new life to live for Him. All things have become new in Christ. We are to commit ourselves to living for Him every day.
