Our Identity in Christ

Today's Reading:
Ephesians 1-2

In today's reading Paul makes several statements that support one's position in Christ. I have found that when we grow in our identity in Christ, we begin to gain a clearer understanding of His overall purpose for our lives while on this earth. A strong understanding of one's identity in Christ will also enable a follower of Christ to walk more securely in victory, calling, encouragement and peace.

Who we are in Christ:
We are saints (1:1).
We are blessed with every spiritul blessing (1:3).
We were chosen by God (1:4).
We are holy and blameless in God's sight (1:4).
We are adopted by God (1:5).
We are sons and daughters of God (1:5).
We are under God's grace (1:6).
We are redeemed (1:7).
We are forgiven (1:7).
We are able to understand the mystery of what He accomplished through Christ (1:9).
We are chosen (1:11).
We are sealed with God's Spirit for all eternity (1:13-14; 2:22).
We have power (1:19).
We are alive with Christ (2:5).
We are saved by grace (2:5, 8).
We are raised with Christ (2:6).
We are seated with Christ (2:6).
We are God's workmanship (2:10).
We are called to do good works (2:10).
We are near to Christ (2:13).
We have access to the Father through Christ (2:18).
We are fellow citizens with God's people (2:19).

PrayerPoint:
Please pray for the youth leaders.