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.
Watch / ListenJoy 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.
Watch / ListenOur 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?
Watch / ListenThe 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.
Watch / ListenMind 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.
Watch / ListenAmong All Nations
How will you position your life to be part of making God’s salvation known among all nations?
Watch / ListenDressed in Our Sunday Best
Our true Sunday best is not found in presenting ourselves well, but in presenting Christ well.
Watch / ListenIn 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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