In the second episode of "Murmuring and Complaining," Duane Sheriff shares his transformative experience of encountering Christ and receiving a revelation of the cross. He describes an open vision he had in May 1980, where he saw himself inside Jesus on the cross, dying with Him, being buried, and then rising to new life. This vision dramatically changed his life, giving him a deep understanding of his new identity in Christ.

Duane explains how this revelation aligns with Scripture, referencing Galatians 2:20, "I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me," and Romans 6, which speaks of being buried with Christ in baptism and raised to new life. He also mentions Ephesians 2, describing how believers are seated with Christ in heavenly places.

There are three types of identity that people deal with:

1. Short-term identity: traits inherited from immediate family.

2. Long-term identity: our connection to Adam and the sin nature.

3. New identity in Christ: received through the new birth.

Understanding our new identity in Christ can help overcome insecurities, complexes, and negative self-images rooted in our old nature. He contrasts the idea of having a "high self-esteem" with developing a "high Christ-esteem," encouraging believers to see themselves as new creations in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:17).

Jesus is referred to as the "second man" and "last Adam" in 1 Corinthians 15:45-47. He came to reverse the effects of Adam's sin and provide a new master copy for humanity. Through faith in Christ, believers can now live in a "kingdom of justification and righteousness," continually renewing their minds to align with their new identity in Him (Romans 12:2).