Faith: Who I am in Christ

Tonight have been reading Neil Andersons "Victory over the Darkness" book and am learning about the Fall of Adam and Eve and how it affects us, how we all suffer from rejection, guilt & shame as well as weakness and helplessness, and we have many needs which need met.  But the good thing is that as we live our lives out in Christ, he will meet our needs - all of them.

In Christ we are accepted - no need to feel rejected or feel like we do not belong
In Christ we have self worth
In Christ we have strength

We all live in fear of things, but in Christ we need not fear.

In Christ we are accepted
In Christ we are secure
In Christ we are significant

If you, like me, struggle to believe all these things, the following bible verses will help:

I am accepted…

·         John 1:12 I am God’s child.

·         John 15:15 As a disciple, I am a friend of Jesus Christ.

·         Romans 5:1 I have been justified.

·         1 Corinthians 6:17 I am united with the Lord, and I am one with Him in spirit.

·         1 Corinthians 6:19-20 I have been bought with a price and I belong to God.

·         1 Corinthians 12:27 I am a member of Christ’s body.

·         Ephesians 1:3-8 I have been chosen by God and adopted as His child.

·         Colossians 1:13-14 I have been redeemed and forgiven of all my sins.

·         Colossians 2:9-10 I am complete in Christ.

·         Hebrews 4:14-16 I have direct access to the throne of grace through Jesus Christ.

I am secure…

·         Romans 8:1-2 I am free from condemnation.

·         Romans 8:28 I am assured that God works for my good in all circumstances.

·         Romans 8:31-39 I am free from any condemnation brought against me and I cannot be separated from the love of God.

·         2 Corinthians 1:21-22 I have been established, anointed and sealed by God.

·         Colossians 3:1-4 I am hidden with Christ in God.

·         Philippians 1:6 I am confident that God will complete the good work He started in me.

·         Philippians 3:20 I am a citizen of heaven.

·         2 Timothy 1:7 I have not been given a spirit of fear but of power, love and a sound mind.

·         1 John 5:18 I am born of God and the evil one cannot touch me.

I am significant…

·         John 15:5 I am a branch of Jesus Christ, the true vine, and a channel of His life.

·         John 15:16 I have been chosen and appointed to bear fruit.

·         1 Corinthians 3:16 I am God’s temple.

·         2 Corinthians 5:17-21 I am a minister of reconciliation for God.

·         Ephesians 2:6 I am seated with Jesus Christ in the heavenly realm.

·         Ephesians 2:10 I am God’s workmanship.

·         Ephesians 3:12 I may approach God with freedom and confidence.

·         Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.