Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life
has set you free from the law of sin and death.
Romans 8:1-2 New International Version
Outside of Christ, I am only a sinner,
but in Christ, I am saved.
Outside of Christ, I am empty;
in Christ, I am full.
Outside of Christ, I am weak;
in Christ, I am strong.
Outside of Christ, I cannot;
in Christ, I am more than able.
Outside of Christ, I have been defeated;
in Christ, I am already victorious.
How meaningful are the words, “in Christ.”
Watchman Nee
For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:38-39 NIV
We are secure, not because we hold tightly to Jesus,
but because He holds tightly to us.
R. C. Sproul
For no matter how many promises God has made, they are “Yes” in Christ. And so through him the “Amen” is spoken by us to the glory of God. Now it is God who makes both us and you stand firm in Christ. He anointed us, set his seal of ownership on us, and put his Spirit in our hearts as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come. 2 Corinthians 1:20-22 NIV
Your identity is firmly anchored in Christ’s accomplishment, not yours;
his strength, not yours;
his performance, not yours;
his victory, not yours.
Tullian Tchividjian
In Christ we were chosen to be God’s people, because from the very beginning God had decided this in keeping with his plan. And he is the One who makes everything agree with what he decides and wants. We are the first people who hoped in Christ, and we were chosen so that we would bring praise to God’s glory. Ephesians 1:11-12 New Century Version
The more you reaffirm who you are in Christ,
the more your behavior will begin to reflect your true identity.
Neil T Anderson
