Your Identity in Christ

Your Identity in Christ

In Christ is your true identity, your complete freedom to be who God has made and redeemed you to be! In Christ. That’s the key to your life!  The Apostle Paul implores us to live our lives “in Christ.”  He lives this way himself, boasting, “I glory in Christ” (Romans 5:17).  In fact, in his epistles he encourages us to be “in Christ,” “in him,” or “in the Lord” 160 times!

That’s 160 identity in Christ verses in the Bible! Paul says it again and again and again.  “In Christ… In Christ… In Christ…”

What is your identity in Christ? What are some of the identity in Christ verses in the Bible? Here are some examples from Paul’s letters in the Bible of the great blessings of being in Christ, marked in your identity as Jesus’ disciple and friend:

Identity in Christ Bible Verses

The Bible teaches that for us who are In Christ...

There is no condemnation for us (Romans 8:1)

We can never be separated from God’s love (Romans 8:39)

We who are many form one body (Romans 12:5)

We have wisdom from God (1 Corinthians 1:30)

We are a new creation (2 Corinthians 5:17)

We become God’s children (Galatians 3:26)

We have every spiritual blessing (Ephesians 1:3)

We have the forgiveness of sins (Ephesians 1:7)

We were also chosen (Ephesians 1:11)

We are for the praise of his glory (Ephesians 1:12)

We have been seated in the heavenly realms (Ephesians 2:6)

We’ve been given the incomparable riches of God’s grace (Ephesians 2:7)

We who were once far away have been brought near (Ephesians 2:13)

We may approach God with freedom and confidence (Ephesians 2:22)

We are light (Ephesians 3:12)

We are holy and faithful (Ephesians 5:8)

Our joy overflows (Philippians 1:26)

We have glorious riches (Philippians 4:19)

All things hold together (Colossians 1:17)

We have our hope of glory (Colossians 1:27)

Are hidden all treasures of wisdom and knowledge for us (Colossians 1:28)

We are rooted and built up (Colossians 2:7)

We have been given fullness (Colossians 2:9-10)

We come into reality (Colossians 2:17)

Our life is now hidden (Colossians 3:3)

We will rise from the dead (1 Thessalonians 4:16)

We can give thanks in all circumstances (1 Thessalonians 5:18)

We have faith, hope, and love (1Timothy 1:1, 14)

We gain an excellent standing and great assurance (1 Timothy 3:13)

We have the promise of life (2 Timothy 1:1)

How do you feel when you read this list? Which “in Christ” identifications do you most need to take hold of in your heart? If your identity is hurting, if you feel bad about yourself in anyway, “A New Name from God will Free you of Shame” offers encouragement. Also, it’s important to talk with a safe soul friend and pray about this together.