Our identity is no longer based upon how we feel, or what we do, or how others think about us. Like the Apostle, the old you is now dead and the new you is Christ-like.

Identity is your core sense of self. Who am I really. The lens through which you see yourself.

1 Peter 1:1 You are chosen! However, you thought of yourself bad or good it is no longer your identity.

1: 2 God purposely called you and set you apart

Ephesians 1:3-5

1:3  2 Corinthians 5:16-17

1:4 – imperishable, undefile, and will not fade away.

1:6 greatly rejoice

1:12

1:18 Ephesians 2:1-3

2:5 priests Romans 12:1;15:15-16

Paul calls himself “priest-like” here to show: Evangelism is not just outreach—it is worship

Minister is the Greek leitourgos it came to mean:  one who serves in sacred duties—especially a priest

His ministry is not ordinary work not merely intellectual It is  worshipful, sacred service to God

2:9 chosen race genos family offspring people

2 Corinthians 5: 17-21

1 Peter 2:10 we are different