The Bible says I Am

Pastor's Desk

According to the Bible, as a Christian, you are a follower of Jesus Christ who has been saved by grace through faith in Him. Here are some key aspects of your identity as a Christian, supported by Scripture references:

1. **Child of God**: As a Christian, you are considered a child of God.

*John 1:12* (NIV) – “Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God.”

2. **Redeemed and Forgiven**: Through faith in Jesus Christ, you have been redeemed and forgiven of your sins.

*Ephesians 1:7* (NIV) – “In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace.”

3. **New Creation**: As a Christian, you are a new creation in Christ.

*2 Corinthians 5:17* (NIV) – “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!”

4. **Ambassador for Christ**: You are an ambassador for Christ, representing Him in the world.

*2 Corinthians 5:20* (NIV) – “We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God.”

5. **Part of the Body of Christ**: As a Christian, you are part of the body of Christ, the church.

*1 Corinthians 12:27* (NIV) – “Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.”

6. **Called to Love and Serve**: Christians are called to love God and love others, as well as to serve those in need.

*Matthew 22:37-39* (NIV) – “Jesus replied: ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.'”

7. **Citizen of Heaven**: As a Christian, your ultimate citizenship is in heaven.

*Philippians 3:20* (NIV) – “But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ.”

These are just a few aspects of your identity as a Christian, as described in the Bible. Your identity in Christ shapes your beliefs, values, and actions as you seek to live out your faith in the world.