Freedom in Christ

My identity in Christ part 2: “No Condemnation in Christ”

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What happened when you where saved?

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Romans 8:1 (NLT) “So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus.”

1. Conviction vs. Condemnation
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2. Satan’s Strategy Is Not Just Sin—It’s Withdrawal
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Hebrews 10:14 (NLT) “For by that one offering he forever made perfect those who are being made holy.”

 3. You Are Not a Sinner Trying to Be Better — You Are a Saint Learning to Live Free

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1 Corinthians 1:2 (NLT)“I am writing to God’s church in Corinth, to you who have been called by God to be his own holy people…”

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 4. Identity Always Precedes Behavior

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5. Condemnation Attacks Identity, Not Just Actions (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)

Romans 6:6 (NLT) “We know that our old sinful selves were crucified with Christ…”

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Psalm 103:12 (NLT) “He has removed our sins as far from us as the east is from the west.”

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Reinforce Your New Identity in Christ constantly-

I have given you a copy of all the scriptures that declare who you are in Christ, When you are feeling discouraged, defeated or condemned I want you to take the list and read it out loud. (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)

WHO I AM IN CHRIST

I Am Accepted

• God’s child (John 1:12)
  • Christ’s friend (John 15:15)
  • Made right with God (Romans 5:1)
  • United with the Lord (1 Corinthians 6:17)
  • Bought with a price (1 Corinthians 6:20)
  • A member of Christ’s body (1 Corinthians 12:27)
  • Chosen and set apart (Ephesians 1:1)
  • Adopted into God’s family (Ephesians 1:5)
  • I have access to the Father (Ephesians 2:18)
  • Redeemed and forgiven (Colossians 1:14)

I Am Secure

• No longer condemned (Romans 8:1)
  • God is working for my good (Romans 8:28)
  • Nothing can separate me from God’s love (Romans 8:38–39)
  • Sealed by God (2 Corinthians 1:22)
  • My life is hidden with Christ (Colossians 3:3)
  • God will finish what He started (Philippians 1:6)
  • My citizenship is in heaven (Philippians 3:20)
  • I have power, love, and self-control (2 Timothy 1:7)
  • I can approach God boldly (Hebrews 4:16)
  • The evil one cannot control me (1 John 5:18)

I Am Significant

• Salt and light (Matthew 5:13–14)
  • A branch connected to Christ (John 15:5)
  • Chosen to bear fruit (John 15:16)
  • Empowered by the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:8)
  • God’s temple (1 Corinthians 3:16)
  • A new creation (2 Corinthians 5:17)
  • Christ’s ambassador (2 Corinthians 5:20)
  • Seated with Christ (Ephesians 2:6)
  • God’s masterpiece (Ephesians 2:10)
  • Strengthened through Christ (Philippians 4:13)

I Am Free

• Set free by the truth (John 8:32)
  • No longer a slave to sin (Romans 6:6)
  • Christ lives in me (Galatians 2:20)
  • Called to live free (Galatians 5:1)
  • Complete in Christ (Colossians 2:10)