By the grace of God we can stand before His throne with our relationship restored.

Living Like a Child of God

As believers we may not feel free from sin and we may not feel like children of God, but in reality we are. Our position in Christ is real truth, and we must choose to believe it.

Identity in Christ, Daily DevotionNeil T. AndersonSeptember 18, 2019Neil T. Anderson, Child of GodComment

The Power of Perception

We all live in accordance with our perceived identity. In fact, we cannot consistently behave in a way that is inconsistent with how we perceive ourselves. Your attitudes, actions, responses and reactions to life's circumstances are often determined by your conscious and subconscious self-perception.

Identity in ChristNeil T. AndersonSeptember 17, 2019Neil T. AndersonComment

You Have Access to God

Jesus said it is the “pure in heart” who will see God and experience fellowship with Him. Because we have all sinned and fallen short of the glory of God, who can approach Him?

Identity in Christ, Daily DevotionNeil T. AndersonSeptember 16, 2019Neil T. AndersonComment

Can a Saint still Sin?

A “saint” is someone who is united to Christ and has the capacity to overcome sin. Because believers sin, we want to call them sinners, but what we do does not determine who we are.

Identity in Christ, Daily DevotionNeil T. AndersonSeptember 14, 2019Neil T. Anderson, Saint, SinComment

Eternal Life Begins Today

Being in Christ is the most critical element of our identity. Your spiritual union with God is complete and eternal because it is provided by Christ. As long as Christ remains alive spiritually, you will remain alive spiritually—and that's for eternity.

Identity in ChristNeil T. AndersonSeptember 13, 2019Neil T. Anderson, Eternal Life, SalvationComment

You are a New Person in Christ

We must lay aside our former way of life and embrace the new life we have in Christ.

God's Word on the Spiritual Identity of Children

As you consider the importance of your spiritual identity and the spiritual identity of your children, meditate on these passages.

Identity in ChristNeil T. AndersonSeptember 11, 2019Neil T. Anderson, Galatians, Children, ParentingComment

You are Secure in Christ

If you want to be secure in Christ, God will always fulfill His obligation. God will never leave you nor forsake you—never go back on His promises, will always be true. So if you really want to be secure in Christ, be faithful yourself.

Identity in ChristNeil T. AndersonSeptember 10, 2019Neil T. AndersonComment

Our Unity with Christ

The eternal life we received at salvation was the eternal life of Christ, which included eternity past and eternity future. We are identified with every aspect of Christ’s eternal life because we are united with Him, and the eternal life we have in Christ sets us free from the power of sin and death.

Identity in ChristNeil T. AndersonSeptember 9, 2019Neil T. Anderson, Old Self, New SelfComment

Paying Attention to Deceptive Thoughts

Christians all over the world are struggling with tempting, condemning and mocking thoughts. Where are those thoughts coming from? Is this just self-talk, or could we be paying attention to a deceiving spirit? To whoever or whatever we yield ourselves to, to that we will be controlled.

Identity in ChristNeil T. AndersonSeptember 7, 2019Neil T. Anderson, Thoughts, DavidComment

A New Position in Christ

Being alive “in Christ” is the basis for every aspect of the Christian life.

Identity in Christ, Daily DevotionNeil T. AndersonSeptember 6, 2019Neil T. AndersonComment

You are Free from Condemnation

Everything we have today is because of who we are in Christ. We are united with Him; we are alive in Christ, dead to sin. Without condemnation.

Identity in ChristNeil T. AndersonSeptember 5, 2019Neil T. Anderson, Romans, CondemnationComment

No Longer Under Obligation to Sin

But by virtue of the crucifixion of the old self, sin's power over you is broken. You are no longer under any obligation to serve sin, to obey sin, or to respond to sin.

Identity in ChristNeil T. AndersonSeptember 4, 2019Neil T. Anderson, Sin, RomansComment

5 Truths about Your Identity in Christ

If we treasure and trust Jesus more than anything, we are genuine Christians, and our identity is rooted in Christ. Here are five truths to read, remember, and believe about who God says you are.

Identity in ChristJonathan CarlSeptember 3, 2019Jonathan Carl Comment

A New Identity in Christ

When we encounter God, He frees us from our past and gives us a new identity.

Identity in Christ, Daily DevotionNeil T. AndersonSeptember 2, 2019Neil T. Anderson, 2 Corinthians, JacobComment

The Pursuit of Godly Goals and Desires

One key to successful living is learning to distinguish a godly goal from a godly desire. With God all things are possible. And no one can keep us from being what God wants us to be except us.

Daily DevotionNeil T. AndersonAugust 30, 2019Neil T. Anderson, Godly Goals, Numbers, Philippians 4:13Comment

Resist Creating Your Own Light

When your way suddenly gets dark, don't light your own fire. Our natural tendency when we don't see life God's way is to do it our way. Resist the urge to create your own light.

Daily DevotionNeil T. AndersonAugust 29, 2019Neil T. Anderson, IsaiahComment