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We were once “sons of disobedience” and “children of wrath.” But now, In Christ, through faith, have been freed from the cruel tyranny of our old “father”—Satan—and have been placed under the love and care of our gracious and merciful Heavenly Father. We are now part of God’s family and He determined this for us,…

Being “born again” is almost a cliche of Christian jargon. However, the spiritual new birth that comes to us by way of Father God’s great mercy is one of our birthright blessings. It is our “new birth” into all our blessings in Christ.

In Christ, through faith, we have been set apart – sanctified. Everyone who is set apart in Christ is also called a saint. This is not some special designation for a select few; being Sanctified is a birth-right blessing for all who have trusted and are following Christ.

James 1:18By His will He [Father God] gave us bscripleftblueirth through the message of truth, that we would be a kind of firstfruits of all he created. This week, we will focus on how  Christ has set us free from condemnation. “In Adam” we were condemned. Now – In Christ Father God working in the…

In our final reading this week, we reflect on some of the many ways the Father has blessed us with every blessing In Christ. These “birthright blessings” define who we are and shape the people we are being transformed to be.

Understanding the difference between your “position” IN Christ and your current “condition,” is very important as you seek to follow Jesus. Some people call this your “Standing” versus your “State.” Your Position is who you are in the Lord-God’s eternal family. Your condition is what you are thinking and doing in any moment. We will…

By grace through faith, we are Blessed and Chosen by the Father. We are Redeemed by the blood of His Son Jesus. We are Sealed by the Holy Spirit. These are foundational truths that shape our identity IN Christ. Today, we explore these ideas a little more deeply.

2 Corinthians 5:17So then, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; what is old has passed away – Behold, what is new has come!” “In Christ” we are new creations—people with a New Origin, a New Destiny and a New Purpose. We have passed out of Death into New Life, and this…

Hebrews 9:11–12 But now Christ has come as the high priest of the good things to come. He passed through the greater and more perfect tent not made with hands, that is, not of this creation, and he entered once for all into the most holy place not by the blood of goats and calves…

In and through Jesus, we are set apart for Father God’s unique plans and purposes for us. This is part of our position in Christ. When we trust Jesus, we become identified with Him. Because of all that He has done for us, we are set apart to as a unique people among all others.