Who You Are In Christ

"Christ in you, the hope of glory" Colossians 1:27

When Satan comes knocking on your door and begins to accuse and attack you, don't let him have his way. 

The Word of God says:

I am:

1. Loved so dearly (John 3:16; Rev. 1:4-6)
2. Forgiven of all my sins and washed in the blood (Eph. 1:7, Heb. 9:14)
3. A new creation (2 Cor. 5:17)
4. The temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Cor 6:19)
5. Rescued from the power of darkness and brought into God's kingdom (Col 1:13)
6. Redeemed from the curse of the law (1 Pet. 1:18, 19; Gal. 3:13
7. Blessed (Gal. 3:9)
8. A saint (Rom. 1:7; 1 Cor. 1:2, Phil. 1:1)
9.  Holy and without blame before Him (Eph 1:4)
10. Elect (Col 3:12, Rom. 8:33)
11. Established to the end (1 Cor 1:8)
12. Brought near to God through the blood of Christ (Eph. 2:13)
13. Victorious (Rev. 21:7)
14. Set free (John 8:31-3)
15. Dead to sin and alive to God (Rom.6:2, 11; 1 Pet. 2:24)
16. More than a conqueror (Rom. 8:37)
17. Fellow heirs with Christ (Roman 8:17)
18. Sealed with Holy Spirit of promise (Eph 1:13)
19. In Christ who is our righteousness, holiness and redemption (1Cor 1:30)
20. Accepted in the Beloved (Eph 1:6)
21. Complete in Him (Col 2:10)
22. Crucified with Christ (Gal 2:20)
23. Alive with Christ (Eph. 2:5)
24. Free from condemnation (Rom 8:11)
25. Reconciled to God (2 Cor. 5:18)
26. Qualified to share in His inheritance (Col. 1:12)
27. A fellow citizen with God's people and member of God's household (Eph. 2:19)
28. Built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the Chief Cornerstone (Eph. 2:20)
29. Born of God and the evil one does not harm me (1 John 5:18)
30. Blessed with every spiritual blessing in Christ (Eph. 1:3)
31. His disciple because I have love for others (John 13:34.35)
32. The light of the world (Matt 5:14)
33. The salt of the earth (Matt 5:13)
34. The righteousness of God (2 Cor. 5:21, 1 Pet. 2:24)
35. A partaker of His divine nature (2 Pet. 1:4)
36. Called of God (2 Tim. 1:9)
37. The first fruits among His creation (James 1:18)
38. Chosen (1 Thess. 1:4; Eph 1:4; 1 Pet. 2:9)
39. An ambassador for Christ (2 Cor. 5:20)
40. God's workmanship created in Christ Jesus for good works (Eph. 2:10)
41. Being changed into His image (2 Cor. 3:18; Phil. 1:6)
42. Raised up with Christ and seated in heavenly places (Col 2:12; Eph. 2:6)
43. Beloved of God ( Col. 3: 12; Rom. 1:7;1 Thess. 1:4)
44. One in Christ (John 17:21-3)              I HAVE:
45. Obtained an inheritance (Eph. 1:11)
46. Access by one Spririt to the Father (Heb. 4:18; Eph. 2:18)
47. Overcome the world (1 John  5:4)
48. Everlasting life and will not be condemned (John 5:24; John 6:47)
49. Received power, the power of the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:8)
50. The greater One in me; thus, greater is He who is in me than he who is in the world (1 John 4:4)     ALSO:
51. I live by the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus (Rom 8:2)
52. I walk in Christ Jesus (Col 2:6)
53. I can do all things in Christ Jesus. (Phil 4:13)
54. I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God (Phil. 3:14)
55. My life is hidden with Christ in God (Col. 3:3)

BEHOLD, ALL THINGS BECOME NEW!

2 CORINTHIANS 5:17 

If you are a Christian these truths are timeless.

Hold them close to your heart at all times.

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Source: Step Up Reading, New Life Community Church 

Feel free to print this out and put it on your fridge if you need to be reminded of who you are in Christ. 

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Playing the Game Well

“My fear for some of you is that you learned early on

that by saying certain things you got power and credibility and applause.

You’ve learned to play the game well. 

You’ve learned that to make much of Jesus, much is made of me.

You’ve been conformed by a pattern rather than transformed by the Spirit.”

–Pastor Matt Chandler at The Gospel Coalition

Our family was recently blessed to attend The Gospel Coalition a few weeks ago and were blessed to hear some very influential Christian men of this generation speak there. My favorite, of course, and the reason I went was to hear Pastor Mark Driscoll. We like to call him the Drill Sergeant because we love how he calls us Christians to battle!

Good Resource: Radical Reformission : Reaching Out Without Selling Out by Mark Driscoll
Note--some material might not be suitable for children. 

Related Video: American Idolatry
(Watch it!) 

Defending Biblical Truths in the Face of Adversity and Titus 2 Link-Up

Defending biblical truths are mandatory for this day and age--there is a surreal amount of pressure to walk away from or make light of the scriptures. Titus 2 clearly states that older women are to teach the younger women to love their husbands, love their children, be self controlled and pure, to be busy at home, to be kind and be subjects of their husband so that no one will malign the word of God. The Bible warns that there will be those who will come and teach things that our 'itching' ears want to hear, but we must resist and stand firm on the foundation that will not be shaken.

My favorite mentors have always been the ones who were bold and  unafraid. They were usually the ones who were saying things that were not always 'politically correct', although they were biblically correct and did not try to blend in with what everyone else was doing. They were like trumpets sounding their truths from the rooftops. The voice of truth in the wild jungle of falsehood shining light in the empty darkness. They knew from wisdom what the word of God said and knew we needed to hear it in order for real change to occur in our lives. Sometimes sharing that truth brought a price--but like great heroes of the past, they plowed forth with all their might, their faith unwaivering.

This blog has always been a place that has defended biblical womanhood, taught on the glories of motherhood and encouraged the role of helpmeet and homemaker. I believe it was God using His word, mentors, and even blogs that had sound teaching that helped me to be a better Christian, wife and mother. We need to test all things (1 Thess 5:21) and make sure we are not like infants that are tossed to and fro (Eph 4:14). We will continue to do that zealously for the Lord, and by His grace we will not compromise His Word to fall into the fleeting pressure to conform to the world.

People might not understand why we do these things---sometimes these well-meaning people might be our very own brothers and sisters in Christ, who might also need to hear the truth themselves. Dear friends, while this can be discouraging, I encourage you not to lose heart and cling fast to what you know is true. The truth of God will prevail and will stand even after this world is gone and the scorner and mockers have passed.

Now if you believe in defending biblical truths (in mercy, humility, and in love) and are not afraid or ashamed to stand up for them, please link up below and share a post. You can post about anything regarding biblical womanhood, blessed motherhood, being a helpmeet or homemaker---this is a Titus 2 link up, where we would like to share, defend, encourage the biblical truths on roles regarding women and the Christian family. So please join in and share with thousands of women around the world who desperately need to hear the glories and beauty of Titus 2! I am looking forward to reading your posts!

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