Our identity in Christ as fellow citizens and members of God's household is affirmed through the work of grace and scripture, particularly in Ephesians 2:19.
The certainty of our identity in Christ comes from the truth of the Gospel and the transformative work of grace. In Ephesians 2:19, Paul explicitly declares that we are no longer strangers and foreigners but are granted full citizenship and belonging in God’s Kingdom. This assurance rests not on our merit but on God's grace actively at work in our hearts, bringing us to faith and incorporating us into His family. Understanding this identity helps believers navigate their lives with the knowledge of belonging to God's people, thus encouraging a deep commitment to living in accordance with that high calling.
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