As believers, our true identity is found not in the world, but in Christ. Understanding who we are in Him changes the way we live, think, and walk in faith. God’s Word provides powerful truth about who we are as children of God, redeemed and called by His name. Here are seven key aspects of our identity in Christ, supported by Scripture from the New Living Translation.
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You Are a New Creation
In Christ, we are made completely new. Our past does not define us—God does. He gives us a fresh start, renewing our minds and hearts. When we accept Jesus, we are transformed from the inside out, no longer bound by sin or shame, but walking in the freedom of grace. These verses remind us of the new identity God has given us through Christ.
2 Corinthians 5:17
“This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!”
Galatians 2:20
“My old self has been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. So I live in this earthly body by trusting in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.”
Ephesians 4:24
“Put on your new nature, created to be like God—truly righteous and holy.”
Romans 6:4
“For we died and were buried with Christ by baptism. And just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glorious power of the Father, now we also may live new lives.”
Colossians 3:10
“Put on your new nature, and be renewed as you learn to know your Creator and become like him.”
You Are a Child of God
When we place our faith in Jesus, we are adopted into God’s family. We become His sons and daughters, heirs of His promises, and beloved in His eyes. This relationship is foundational to our identity. These Scriptures affirm the truth that we are not orphans—we are children of the King.
John 1:12
“But to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God.”
Romans 8:16
“For his Spirit joins with our spirit to affirm that we are God’s children.”
Galatians 3:26
“For you are all children of God through faith in Christ Jesus.”
1 John 3:1
“See how very much our Father loves us, for he calls us his children, and that is what we are! But the people who belong to this world don’t recognize that we are God’s children because they don’t know him.”
Ephesians 1:5
“God decided in advance to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ. This is what he wanted to do, and it gave him great pleasure.”
You Are Forgiven and Redeemed
In Christ, we no longer live under guilt or condemnation. He paid the price for our sins and bought us back from the grip of death. Redemption means we are free from our past and have been cleansed by His grace. These verses speak of the forgiveness and redemption we receive in Jesus.
Ephesians 1:7
“He is so rich in kindness and grace that he purchased our freedom with the blood of his Son and forgave our sins.”
Colossians 1:14
“Who purchased our freedom and forgave our sins.”
1 John 1:9
“But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness.”
Psalm 103:12
“He has removed our sins as far from us as the east is from the west.”
Titus 2:14
“He gave his life to free us from every kind of sin, to cleanse us, and to make us his very own people, totally committed to doing good deeds.”
You Are Chosen and Set Apart
God has chosen you for a purpose. In Christ, you are set apart to live for His glory. You are not here by accident—you are called, equipped, and dearly loved. These scriptures show that our identity includes being part of God’s divine plan, handpicked for His good works.
1 Peter 2:9
“But you are not like that, for you are a chosen people. You are royal priests, a holy nation, God’s very own possession. As a result, you can show others the goodness of God, for he called you out of the darkness into his wonderful light.”
John 15:16
“You didn’t choose me. I chose you. I appointed you to go and produce lasting fruit, so that the Father will give you whatever you ask for, using my name.”
Ephesians 1:4
“Even before he made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in his eyes.”
Colossians 3:12
“Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.”
2 Thessalonians 2:13
“As for us, we can’t help but thank God for you, dear brothers and sisters loved by the Lord. We are always thankful that God chose you to be among the first to experience salvation—a salvation that came through the Spirit who makes you holy and through your belief in the truth.”
You Are Victorious in Christ
Through Jesus, we are more than conquerors. We are not victims of our circumstances, but overcomers by faith. No matter the battles we face, we can walk in victory because Christ has already won. These scriptures declare the power and authority we have through Him.
Romans 8:37
“No, despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ, who loved us.”
1 Corinthians 15:57
“But thank God! He gives us victory over sin and death through our Lord Jesus Christ.”
1 John 5:4
“For every child of God defeats this evil world, and we achieve this victory through our faith.”
John 16:33
“I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.”
Revelation 12:11
“And they have defeated him by the blood of the Lamb and by their testimony. And they did not love their lives so much that they were afraid to die.”
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You Are the Righteousness of God
Our righteousness does not come from our works, but through faith in Christ. God sees us as blameless, clothed in Jesus’ perfection. We are made right with God through His Son. These verses confirm that our identity is rooted in righteousness, not because of who we are, but because of what Christ has done.
2 Corinthians 5:21
“For God made Christ, who never sinned, to be the offering for our sin, so that we could be made right with God through Christ.”
Romans 3:22
“We are made right with God by placing our faith in Jesus Christ. And this is true for everyone who believes, no matter who we are.”
Philippians 3:9
“And become one with him. I no longer count on my own righteousness through obeying the law; rather, I become righteous through faith in Christ. For God’s way of making us right with himself depends on faith.”
Titus 3:5
“He saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He washed away our sins, giving us a new birth and new life through the Holy Spirit.”
Romans 5:17
“For the sin of this one man, Adam, caused death to rule over many. But even greater is God’s wonderful grace and his gift of righteousness, for all who receive it will live in triumph over sin and death through this one man, Jesus Christ.”
You Are God’s Masterpiece
God created each of us with care, purpose, and intentionality. You are His masterpiece, uniquely designed to reflect His glory and carry out His will. You are not an accident—you were fearfully and wonderfully made. These verses speak of the beauty and value of your identity in Christ.
Ephesians 2:10
“For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.”
Psalm 139:14
“Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex! Your workmanship is marvelous—how well I know it.”
Isaiah 64:8
“And yet, O Lord, you are our Father. We are the clay, and you are the potter. We all are formed by your hand.”
Jeremiah 1:5
“I knew you before I formed you in your mother’s womb. Before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as my prophet to the nations.”
Job 10:8-9
“You formed me with your hands; you made me, yet now you completely destroy me. Remember that you made me from dust—will you turn me back to dust so soon?”
You Are a Citizen of Heaven
As believers, we are not just inhabitants of this earth—we are citizens of heaven. Our ultimate identity and allegiance are to the Kingdom of God. This gives us hope, purpose, and a future that is eternal. These scriptures remind us that our home is with the Lord, and we live now with a heavenly perspective.
Philippians 3:20
“But we are citizens of heaven, where the Lord Jesus Christ lives. And we are eagerly waiting for him to return as our Savior.”
Ephesians 2:19
“So now you Gentiles are no longer strangers and foreigners. You are citizens along with all of God’s holy people. You are members of God’s family.”
Hebrews 13:14
“For this world is not our permanent home; we are looking forward to a home yet to come.”
Colossians 3:1-2
“Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits in the place of honor at God’s right hand. Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth.”
John 14:2-3
“There is more than enough room in my Father’s home. If this were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you? When everything is ready, I will come and get you, so that you will always be with me where I am.”