𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗚𝗢𝗗 𝗗𝗘𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗦 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗜𝗡 𝗖𝗛𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗧

“WHAT GOD DECLARES YOU ARE IN CHRIST”

A Dispensational Study of the Believer’s Present Identity in the Body of Christ

INTRODUCTION

Most Christians struggle with identity because they look to:

their feelings,

their failures,

their circumstances,

or their performance

instead of looking to what God declares about them.

In the Dispensation of Grace, God reveals through Paul a set of truths that are exclusive to the Body of Christ—truths not given to Israel, not tied to the law, not based on works, and not dependent on spiritual condition.

These identity statements are not commands — they are declarations.
They are not achievements — they are positions.
They are not feelings — they are facts, sealed in heaven.

Today we explore nine eternal realities of every believer in Christ.

COMPLETE IN CHRIST — OUR SPIRITUAL FULLNESS

(Colossians 2:10)

A. Fully Supplied — Lacking nothing spiritually.

— Col. 2:10

B. Firmly Secure — Rooted in Christ, not rituals.

— Col. 2:7

C. Freed from the Law — No need for religious additions.

— Rom. 6:14

REDEEMED BY HIS BLOOD — OUR PURCHASED FREEDOM

(Ephesians 1:7)

A. Released from Sin’s Penalty

Forgiveness is complete.
— Eph. 1:7

B. Rescued from Satan’s Power

Delivered from darkness.
— Col. 1:13

C. Ransomed by Christ’s Payment

Blood bought, not self-earned.
— 1 Tim. 2:6

SEALED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT — OUR PERMANENT SECURITY

(Ephesians 4:30)

A. Sealed Until the Day of Redemption

Can’t be lost or broken.
— Eph. 4:30

B. Secured by God’s Own Spirit

Guarantee of salvation.
— Eph. 1:13

C. Settled Beyond Human Performance

Not based on behavior.
— Rom. 8:1

A NEW CREATURE — OUR TRANSFORMED NATURE

(2 Corinthians 5:17)

A. Old Condemnation Passed

No more Adamic identity.
— Rom. 6:6

B. New Creation Present

In Christ, not in self.
— 2 Cor. 5:17

C. New Capacity Provided

Alive unto righteousness.
— Rom. 6:11

ACCEPTED IN THE BELOVED — OUR PERFECT POSITION

(Ephesians 1:6)

A. Accepted by Grace, Not Effort

Not earned—bestowed.
— Eph. 1:6

B. Approached Through Christ Alone

Bold access to God.
— Eph. 3:12

C. Approved Forever in His Son

Not based on performance.
— Rom. 8:31

JUSTIFIED FREELY BY GRACE — OUR DECLARED RIGHTEOUSNESS

(Romans 3:24)

A. Declared Righteous Before God

Legal verdict: Not guilty.
— Rom. 5:1

B. Delivered From All Condemnation

Christ took our place.
— Rom. 8:1

C. Dependent Only on Christ’s Work

Not works, rituals, or law.
— Gal. 2:16

AMBASSADORS FOR CHRIST — OUR REPRESENTATIVE MISSION

(2 Corinthians 5:20)

A. Representing Christ on Earth

Speaking His message.
— 2 Cor. 5:20

B. Reconciling Souls to God

Sharing the gospel of grace.
— 1 Cor. 15:1–4

C. Reflecting Christ’s Character

Displaying His life in us.
— Gal. 2:20

SEATED IN HEAVENLY PLACES — OUR HEAVENLY POSITION

(Ephesians 2:6)

A. Spiritually Exalted With Christ

Position already secure.
— Eph. 2:6

B. Separated From Worldly Condemnation

Citizens of heaven, not earth.
— Phil. 3:20

C. Set Apart for Heavenly Purpose

Blessed with all spiritual blessings.
— Eph. 1:3

MORE THAN CONQUERORS — OUR DAILY VICTORY

(Romans 8:37)

A. Victory Through Christ’s Love

Not through personal strength.
— Rom. 8:37

B. Victory Over Circumstances

Nothing can defeat our standing.
— Rom. 8:35

C. Victory Until Glory

Security in every situation.
— Rom. 8:38–39

CONCLUSION

In the Dispensation of Grace, God doesn’t merely give us commands—
He gives us identity.

We are:

Complete

Redeemed

Sealed

New

Accepted

Justified

Ambassadors

Seated

Conquerors

These are not promises to earn—
they are positions to embrace.

This is who you ARE, not who you are becoming.

Your identity is not in your failures, fears, or feelings—
your identity is in Christ alone.

CALL TO ACTION

Believe what God declares about you.
Study Paul’s epistles to understand your identity.
Speak your identity in Christ daily.
Serve from your identity, not for identity.

FINAL THOUGHTS

You are complete—stop searching for supplement.
You are redeemed—stop living like enslaved.
You are sealed—stop fearing loss.
You are new—stop dragging the old man.
You are accepted—stop seeking approval.
You are justified—stop carrying guilt.
You are an ambassador—start representing Christ.
You are seated—live from heavenly position.
You are a conqueror—walk in victory.