Your Identity in Christ

Your Identity in Christ

Who am I? What defines me? What is my identity? These are life-shaping questions, and too often, people define themselves by what they do—school, career, athletics, relationships, or hobbies. While these things may describe you, they do not define you. Your true identity is not found in achievements or roles but in what God says about you. And His Word reveals something far greater!

The Bible is both a mirror and a window—it reflects your new identity in Christ while offering a glimpse into the abundant life God has for you. When you accepted Jesus as Lord, your identity was transformed. This isn’t just good news—it’s life-changing!

Since God is your Creator, only He has the authority to define who you truly are. Culture, achievements, and even personal opinions do not determine your identity—God does. And according to His Word, if you are in Christ, your identity includes all the victory, power, benefits, and blessings of being a beloved child of God.

But here’s the challenge: The enemy does not want you to know who you really are. Before Christ, you were living in "Version 1.0"—limited, bound by sin, and defined by the world. But when you were born again, God gave you a complete identity upgrade—"Version 2.0"—redeemed, empowered, and seated with Christ (Ephesians 2:6). However, just as Satan tried to challenge Jesus’ identity in the wilderness ("If you are the Son of God…"), he will try to make you doubt your new identity. He wants to steal it (John 10:10) because he knows that a believer who fully embraces their identity in Christ is unstoppable!

Below, you’ll find a collection of biblical truths about your identity. Choose one or two that resonate most, print them, and meditate on them daily. As you renew your mind with God’s Word, these truths will take root in your heart and shape the way you live.

One more thing... your identity isn’t just about who you are—it’s also about what you’re created for. God designed your gifts, passions, and personality for a purpose. He has an extraordinary plan for your life! To explore this, visit our Your Purpose in Life page under the Bible Study menu or visit our sister ministry Your Purpose In Life directly at www.YourPurposeInLife.org.

The following is the list of your identity traits contained in the above infographics including Bible references.

I am SAVED (Romans 10:9-10)

I am CHOSEN (Ephesians 1:4)

I am LOVED (1 John 4:19)

I am FREE (Romans 6:18)

I am WONDERFULLY MADE (Psalm 139:14)

I am FORGIVEN (1 John 1:9)

I am VALUABLE (1 Corinthians 6:20)

I am MADE ALIVE (Ephesians 2:5)

I am GOD'S TEMPLE (1 Corinthians 6:19)

I am A CHILD OF GOD (1 John 3:1)

I am ADOPTED (Romans 8:15)

I am RIGHTEOUS (2 Corinthians 5:21)

I am A SAINT (1 Corinthians 6:11)

I am A MASTERPIECE (Ephesians 2:10)

I am AN AMBASSADOR FOR CHRIST (2 Corinthians 5:20)

I am JUSTIFIED (Romans 5:1)

I am GOD'S WORKMANSHIP (Ephesians 2:10)

I am ACCEPTED (Ephesians 1:6)

I am EMPOWERED (1 Corinthians 4:20)

I am BLESSED (Ephesians 1:3)

I am MORE THAN A CONQUEROR (Romans 8:37)

I am A NEW CREATION (2 Corinthians 5:17)

I am AN OVERCOMER (1 John 5:4)

I am POWERFUL (John 1:12)

I am REDEEMED (Galatians 3:13)

I am HEALED (1 Peter 2:24)

I am TRANSFORMED (Romans 12:2)

I am VICTORIOUS (1 Corinthians 15:57)

I am SALT & LIGHT (Matthew 5:13-14)

I am STRONG IN THE LORD (Ephesians 6:10)

I am A CITIZEN OF HEAVEN (Philippians 3:20)

I am NEVER ALONE (Deuteronomy 31:8)

I am RECONCILED (2 Corinthians 5:18)

I am FREE FROM CONDEMNATION (Romans 8:1)

I am TREASURED (Deuteronomy 7:6)

I am FILLED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT (Romans 8:9)

I am UNDER GRACE (Romans 6:14)

I am EQUIPPED (2 Timothy 3:17)

I am SEALED (Ephesians 1:13)

I am CALLED (Romans 8:28)

I am BORN AGAIN (1 Peter 1:23)

I am A FISHER-OF-MEN (Matthew 4:19)

I am RESCUED (Psalm 34:22)

I am GIFTED (1 Peter 4:10)