Who am I?

This summer, I have the privilege of reading through Graham Beynon's, Mirror Mirror with a friend at church. We're looking at one chapter a week, each dripping with exciting gospel truth. And this afternoon, weather permitting, we'll be sitting by the Thames, watching the ducks and reveling in God's grace as described in chapter 5.

In that chapter, there's a wonderful reminder of who we are if we are in Christ. We are undoubtedly sinners, but that's not the end of the story! Here's what's true of me, my friend and Christians everywhere. Please enjoy reveling with us in these truths today:

• I have been justified freely (Romans 3:24)
• I am a new creation (2 Corinthians 5:17)
• I am seated with Christ in the heavenly realms (Ephesians 2:6)
• I have been washed and sanctified (1 Corinthians 6:11)
• I face no condemnation (Romans 8:1)
• I have been adopted as God's child (Galatians 4:5)
• I have received the Spirit to call God 'Father' (Romans 8:15)
• I am a joint heir with Christ (Romans 8:17)
• I have been made righteous in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:21)
• I have confidence to approach God (Hebrews 10:19)
• I have been redeemed by the precious blood of Jesus (1 Peter 1:18-19)
• I am part of God's chosen people and holy nation (1 Peter 2:9)
• I have been made a priest and a member of God's kingdom (Revelation 1:6)
• I am called a brother or sister by Jesus (Hebrews 2:11)