What does the Bible say about our identity in Christ?
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The Bible teaches that in Christ, we are new creations, having been transformed and given a new identity (2 Corinthians 5:17).
The Bible emphasizes that our identity in Christ is fundamentally transformative. 2 Corinthians 5:17 states, 'Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.' This new identity is not merely an improvement or upgrade of our old self; it signifies a radical transformation where we have passed from death to life, from sin's dominion to being alive unto God. As believers, we are called to recognize this new status, shedding the old self marked by sin and embracing the new self created in righteousness and holiness.
Scripture References:
2 Corinthians 5:17, Ephesians 2:1-10, John 1:12
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