Last week, we began exploring what it means to be in Christ—our new identity. And as we continue, the goal is not merely to gather information, but to renew our minds and fully embrace what God says is already true about us. Transformation in the Christian life does not begin with striving—it begins with revelation. It begins when we see clearly who we are because of Jesus.Like, share and subscribe to stay connected!Plan your visit here!https://tinyurl.com/planavisitWebsite!https://www.passiontucson.org

One of the fundamental questions people ask throughout life is simple but profound: Who am I? Closely related are other questions: Why was I created? What is my purpose? What gives my life meaning?Many people answer those questions by pointing to what they do. They define themselves by a career, an education, a role in the church, a family position, or personal success. However, Scripture directs us to a deeper answerLike, share and subscribe to stay connected!Plan your visit here!https://tinyurl.com/planavisitWebsite!https://www.passiontucson.org

Recognizing your acceptance into God’s family and kingdom is essential for becoming the person God intends you to be. Understanding your authority as a believer begins with knowing you are fully accepted and adopted into God’s family.By the way, more on this important subject can be found in my book, Fulfill Your Dreams.

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Recognizing your adoption into God’s family and kingdom is crucial for becoming the person God intends for you. Understanding your authority as a believer starts with knowing you are fully accepted and adopted into God’s family. By the way, more on this important subject can be found in my book, Fulfill Your Dreams.Like, share and subscribe to stay connected!Plan your visit here!https://tinyurl.com/planavisitWebsite!https://www.passiontucson.org

If our understanding of the Father is skewed, then our Christian identity will also be distorted.Our understanding of God’s adoptive nature and the Father’s unconditional love for us is essential to living a healthy, victorious Christian life. Maybe your church background portrayed God as stern and judgmental. Perhaps your father or a father figure was strict or absent. None of these images accurately reflects our heavenly Father. Jesus is the perfect representation of the Father, embodying love, mercy, and grace!Like, share and subscribe to stay connected!Plan your visit here!https://tinyurl.com/planavisitWebsite!https://www.passiontucson.org

Before we fully understand what Christ has done for us, we must first have a clear revelation of who God is, what His heart is like, and how deeply He loves us. Our understanding of God’s adoptive nature and the Father’s unconditional love for us is essential to living a healthy, victorious Christian life.Our Christian identity is deeply connected to how we see God. If our understanding of the Father is skewed, then our Christian identity will also be distorted.Like, share and subscribe to stay connected!Plan your visit here!https://tinyurl.com/planavisitWebsite!https://www.passiontucson.org

If we want to rediscover our identity in Christ, we must start with the right foundation: the Father. Before we fully understand what Christ has done for us, we need a clear revelation of who God is, what His heart is like, and how deeply He loves us.

We yearn for love and acceptance, but many have only experienced pain, rejection, and shame. In Christ, we are made new. He has carried our grief, sorrow, and shame, and through His cross, we can find freedom and wholeness to move beyond the pain and shame of the past.

As I’ve shared over the past four weeks, God shows favor to those who are willing to carry His purposes and assignments. We see an increase in His grace and favor when our motivations and pursuits align with God’s purpose and calling in our lives.

Remember, we are assured of favor because of Jesus Christ.

We are fully accepted in Him, loved by the Father, and will never face rejection again. Our inheritance is in Him, which includes increased favor and grace as part of our blessings