38. Know who you are

Here is that list I mentioned listing out a few things that are true of us in Christ:

Nothing can separate me from the love of God in Christ Jesus.

Romans 8:38-39

In Christ I am a new creation.

2 Corinthians 5:17

In Christ I am the righteousness of God.

2 Corinthians 5:21

There is no condemnation for me in Christ Jesus.

Romans 8:1 

Romans 8:33-34

I have been adopted into the family of God. God is my Father.

John 1:12-13

Romans 8:14-17

The Lord will never ever leave me nor forsake me.

Hebrews 13:5

I have the Holy Spirit.

Romans 8:9

I no longer am who I was. I am dead to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus. Sin no longer has dominion over me.

Romans 6:6

Romans 6:11

Romans 6:14

Galatians 2:20

God will not ever let me be tempted beyond my ability. No matter what situation I find myself in, it is never too much because God is faithful.

1 Corinthians 10:13

I have everything I need to live the life God has called me to live.

2 Peter 1:3-4

Quote I used:

"Without being too technical, the verb lay aside can be translated one of two ways, (1) either indicating a completed past action (this would be our position in Christ) or (2) an action the believer is to carry out (almost giving it the sense of an imperative)." (https://www.preceptaustin.org/ephesians_420-22)

Other podcast episodes that I referenced that are helpful companions to this one (in order of appearance):

Episode 21: "I never knew you"

Episode 34: Justification

Episode 14: Our funeral leads to our freedom

Scriptures used:

John 11:35

John 11:38-44

John 11:11-15

John 11:25

2 Corinthians 5:17

Romans 6:6

Ephesians 4:17-24

Ephesians 2:1-3

John 1:12-13

Romans 8:14-17

2 Corinthians 5:21

Romans 8:9

Galatians 5:22-23

Colossians 3:8-10

Romans 6:14

Romans 8:38-39

Hebrews 13:5

Romans 12:1-2

1 Corinthians 2:11-12

Romans 6:1-11

**CORRECTIONS/CLARIFICATIONS**

I said "be transformed by the renewing of your mind". The direct quote is "be transformed by the renewal of your mind" in the translation I was reading out of. This doesn't make any difference at all whatsoever. I simply wanted to be precise.

When I said that Jesus' first coming brought a spiritual death and rebirth I was referring to what happens to us when we were born again. I fully believe the biblical message that Jesus physically died and that He physically rose from the dead. That is a crucial and indispensable component to the gospel.

I think I made this clear at a couple of points in the episode, but these identity qualities that I am describing are true of those who are in Christ, meaning those who have place their faith and trust in Him. For those who have yet to do so, these qualities do not yet apply; however, they can! Anyone can give their lives to the Lord in an instance and receive immediate forgiveness for sins and become a new creation! Support the show If you feel so led, you can support the podcast by clicking HERE or by clicking the "Support the show" button above. I Just Want to Talk about the Bible is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, which means that any donations made are tax-deductible. Thank you so much for giving as the Lord leads!

Take care!