Reality San Francisco Become Who You Are
May 2, 2011
Explore the essence of your new identity in Christ and the importance of recognizing it after Easter. Delve into the powerful contrast between societal labels and intrinsic value, encouraging a deeper understanding of authentic identity. Embrace the transformative nature of faith, emphasizing that true fulfillment comes from being loved by God. Reflect on genuine trust in the journey of faith, as listeners are invited to surrender their past and discover true spiritual belonging.
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Memorize And Preach The Gospel Daily
- Memorize Colossians 3 and meditate on it so the gospel shapes your heart daily.
- Preach the gospel to your own heart when tempted to find identity elsewhere.
Identity Comes Before Behavior
- The core truth: if you are raised with Christ, your life is hidden with Christ and you are loved and accepted by God.
- This identity is the foundation for everything Paul then tells Christians to stop and start doing.
Three Fragile Identity Sources
- People commonly form identity around three unstable things: what they do, what they have, and what they desire.
- These identity sources collapse when circumstances change, causing crisis and condemnation.
