Teaching by Tag: Identity in Christ
Colossians, Part 6: Identity in Christ
A primary tactic of the enemy, our flesh, and the fallen world is to use shreds of truth to lead us to false solutions. Only Jesus Christ has the true right, power, and authority to bestow, form, and shape our identity.
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Joy from Jail: A Study in Philippians, Part 3
If anyone could claim that his works were sufficient to earn God’s favor, it would be the apostle Paul. Ye he counted all his good deeds as “loss.” It can’t be any clearer: We have no righteousness in and of ourselves. Our righteousness has to be His righteousness placed to our account.
Watch / ListenJoy from Jail: A Study in Philippians, Part 2
Pride leads to division and brings an end to fruitful dialogue. But humility allows God to breathe truth into our lives.
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Our Identity in Christ
When our identity fades, our hope fades. But if our identity is in Christ, our hope will go on forever. What do you find is getting in the way of an all-consuming passion for Christ?
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The Bond of Peace: Seeking Unity Amidst Confusion
These are confusing and troubled days, as though we are all wandering around in a dark cave. In seeking the light, Christians should pursue grace, humility, dialogue, and identity with Christ.
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Mind Your Heart, Part 2: Shame and the Gospel
Everybody is suffering with some kind of shame, so we’ve got to find people we are safe with—people who love you no matter what and take you to the gospel. Those who are in Christ can know that there is now no condemnation.
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Among All Nations
How will you position your life to be part of making God’s salvation known among all nations?
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Dressed in Our Sunday Best
Our true Sunday best is not found in presenting ourselves well, but in presenting Christ well.
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In the Beginning, Part 50: Pharaoh’s Dreams
Pharaoh has absolutely everything—but in reality he has nothing. Joseph has absolutely nothing—but in reality he has everything. Joseph’s encounter with Pharaoh has echoes of revelation, illumination, identity, and suffering, all of which find their fulfillment in Christ.
Watch / ListenIn the Beginning, Part 48: Joseph and Potiphar’s Wife
What appears to be a downward spiral in Joseph’s life is actually a trajectory toward greatness, because of the Lord’s providential working. Joseph’s identity was in the Lord, and the Lord was always with Joseph.
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Why the Resurrection?
C.S. Lewis said, “All that is not eternal is eternally out of date.” The resurrection is not eternally out of date. The future of your life, and of this universe, walked out of the tomb 2000 years ago.
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What’s in a Name?
You are not defined simply by what has happened to you or by what you have done. When the Son sets you free, you are free indeed, and He gives you a new name.
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All Men’s Meeting, Session 1: The Starting Point
To be able to find hope and healing from sexual sin, we must first recognize our true identity in Christ.
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Boot Camp to Battlefield
When you put your faith in Christ, you enter into a new life, you place yourself under a new authority, you take on a new identity, you are given a new purpose, and you have a new love.
Watch / ListenIn the Beginning, Part 4: The Anatomy of Sin
To the degree you see yourself as broken, you will empathize with the brokenness of others. Sin breaks our relationship with God, but reconciliation is found in Christ.
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