If someone asked you to describe yourself, what would you say first? Where you’re from? What you’re good at? Your personality? Your past? In Colossians 3, the Apostle Paul reveals a life-altering truth: when you are in Christ, your old identity is gone and a new one has begun. Your real life is hidden with Christ in God. 

Five Truths About Your Identity in Christ 

1. I Am DEAD
Who you used to be is dead.You are not a better version of your old self — you are a brand new creation. The Christian journey isn’t about improving the old you. It’s about recognizing the new you. “The old life is gone; a new life has begun!” — 2 Corinthians 5:17

2. I Am WITH CHRIST
You’re not just an admirer of Jesus — you belong to Him. You are seen as: ➡️ Belonging to Christ ➡️ With Christ ➡️ Named by Christ ➡️ Sharing in His life What is His is now yours.

3. I Am ADOPTED
You are no longer defined by your earthly origin.You are part of God’s family. Your heavenly identity must outweigh every earthly allegiance. “Christ is all that matters, and He lives in all of us.” — Colossians 3:11

4. I Am RIGHTEOUS
You are fully accepted by God — not because of what you’ve done, but because of what Christ has done. Righteousness is not achieved — it is received. Behavior doesn’t create righteousness.Righteousness produces behavior.

5. I Am LEARNING
If you sometimes act out of your old life, it doesn’t mean you’re not new — it means you’re learning. 

You are learning: 

• To see yourself through Christ’s eyes
• To believe what Scripture says over what you feel
• To live from your identity instead of for it

Imagine a church filled with people who have left their old identity behind — united, confident, bold, holy, loved, and secure in Christ. If you need a new identity, today is the day.