Know Who You Are!

“So Jesus was saying to those Jews who had believed Him, ‘If you continue in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine; and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.’” John 8:31-32

It is God’s truth - eternal reality - that sets men free. When the truth of the gospel was presented concerning salvation, you believed its veracity and were liberated from the penalty of sin - death - and given eternal life. Now that you are a Christian, it is through your understanding of the truth of your new identity in Christ that you gain freedom and triumph over sin and entrenched patterns of destructive behavior.

In his book, Lifetime Guarantee, author Dr. Bill Gillham provides and extensive description of our new identity. Here is a partial list:

“You are accepted.” (Rom. 15:7)
“You are always led in His triumph.” (2 Cor. 2:14)
“You have boldness and confident access to God.” (Eph. 3:12)
“You were formerly dankness, but are now light. (Eph. 5:8)
“You have all your needs (not greeds) supplied.” (Phil. 4:19)
“You are a son and an heir.” (Gal. 4:7)
“You are blessed with every spiritual blessing in Christ Jesus.” (Eph. 1:3)

Meditate on these truths. Think of their wonderful implications. God has set you free to enjoy an abundant life through your new identity in Him.

“Having been buried with Him in baptism...you were also raised up with Him...” Colossians 2:12