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Identity in Christ: I am Alive with Christ

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Identity in Christ: I am Alive with Christ

As believers in Christ, we experience spiritual life, having been made alive through His death and resurrection. Our union with Christ means that sin no longer holds power over us, and we now live through the Spirit, empowered by God to overcome sin. In this new life, we are free to live for righteousness, filled with the hope of future resurrection and eternal life.

Scripture: Romans and 6:11, 8:9-11; Ephesians 2:4-5

Romans 6:11 (ESV):
“So you also must consider yourselves dead to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus.”

Romans 8:9-11 (ESV):
“You, however, are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if in fact the Spirit of God dwells in you. Anyone who does not have the Spirit of Christ does not belong to him. But if Christ is in you, although the body is dead because of sin, the Spirit is life because of righteousness. If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit who dwells in you.”

Ephesians 2:4-5 (ESV):
“But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved.”

Devotional Thought: Adopted by God

Before we met Christ, we were spiritually dead, lost in sin and separated from God. But the moment we placed our faith in Jesus, everything changed. We were made alive together with Christ! His resurrection power is now at work within us, transforming us from the inside out. We are no longer slaves to sin, but we live with the reality of the Holy Spirit dwelling in us, empowering us to live for righteousness.

Paul reminds us in Romans 6:11 to “consider yourselves dead to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus.” This is not simply a mindset but a reality based on what Christ has done for us. Our new identity in Christ means that sin’s dominion over our lives has been broken.

We are alive with Christ, free to live for Him, filled with His Spirit, and confident that our bodies, though mortal, will one day be resurrected to eternal life. Let this truth shape the way we live daily, walking in the freedom and victory that comes through Jesus.

Bringing it Home: Applying What We Learned

  • Embrace Your New Identity: Reflect on the fact that you are no longer bound by sin, but alive in Christ. Live out this truth in your daily decisions.
  • Walk in the Spirit: Allow the Holy Spirit to lead you, guide you, and empower you in your battle against sin and in living a righteous life.
  • Live with Hope: Remember that the same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead is at work in you, giving life to your body and assuring you of future resurrection.

Prayer

Father, thank You for making me alive with Christ. I praise You for the resurrection power that is at work in me. Help me to live each day in the freedom You have given me, no longer bound by sin but alive to righteousness. Guide me by Your Spirit and fill me with hope as I look forward to the future You have promised. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Questions for Reflection (How to Live as One Alive with Christ)

This week, challenge yourself to live out your new identity in Christ. Reflect on these questions:

  • How can I embrace my new identity in Christ in my daily life?
  • In what areas do I need to rely more on the Holy Spirit for guidance and strength?
  • How can I live with hope, knowing that the same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead is at work in me?

Take the Next Step on Your Journey

Thank you for joining me today. If you found this lesson helpful, I encourage you to explore more resources and support on my website, https://jameslongjr.org/. You can also watch my video on my YouTube channel.

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Remember, true change is possible when you walk in God’s grace and for His glory. Until next time, may you find peace, hope, and joy in Christ alone. Blessings!

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