Who I Am in Christ: An Introduction
Most believers know what Christ has done for them—but far fewer know who they are now because of Him.
For many Christians, the deepest battles are not on the outside but on the inside:
• Am I really forgiven?
• Does God truly love me?
• Am I secure in Christ?
• What does God say about my identity—right now, today?
The Bible is not silent about these questions. In fact, God has filled His Word with clear, powerful declarations about who we become the moment we are saved. These truths are not based on feelings, performance, or seasons of life. They are rooted in the unchanging promises of God and revealed plainly in Scripture.
This newsletter, “Who I Am in Christ,” collects these identity statements directly from the King James Bible, expressed in first person so you can read them, pray them, and stand on them with confidence. They are not motivational slogans or modern affirmations—they are God’s own words about you, anchored in chapter and verse.
Why does this matter?
Because identity shapes everything.
What you believe about who you are in Christ affects:
• how you pray
• how you fight spiritual battles
• how you respond to temptation
• how you view your past
• how you walk into your future
• how you relate to God with boldness and confidence
When you know what God says about you, doubt loses its grip, fear loses its voice, and the lies of the enemy lose their power. You begin to stand where God wants you to stand—in Christ, settled, secure, and unshakable.
Below is the full list of 77 Identity Statements, each one drawn straight from Scripture, with every verse referenced. You can use them for daily reading, prayer, encouragement, discipleship, or to renew your mind in seasons of struggle.
This is who God says you are.
This is who Christ is in you.
This is your identity—your inheritance—your standing in Him.
Let’s begin.
I. A New Creation in Christ
I am a new creature in Christ: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. (2 Corinthians 5:17)
I am born of God, begotten not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever. (1 John 5:18; 1 Peter 1:23)
I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me. I am dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord. (Galatians 2:20; Romans 6:11)
I was dead in trespasses and sins, but God, who is rich in mercy, hath quickened me together with Christ. (Ephesians 2:1–5)
I am dead, and my life is hid with Christ in God; when Christ, who is my life, shall appear, then shall I also appear with him in glory. (Colossians 3:3–4)
I am risen with Christ, and God hath raised me up together, and made me sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus. (Colossians 3:1; Ephesians 2:6)
II. A Child and Heir of God
I am a child of God, for I have received Christ and believed on his name. (John 1:12)
I am a child of God by faith in Christ Jesus, and God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into my heart, crying, Abba, Father. (Galatians 3:26; Galatians 4:6)
I am an heir of God, and a joint-heir with Christ; if so be that I suffer with him, that I may be also glorified together. (Romans 8:17)
I am chosen in Christ, predestinated unto the adoption of a child by Jesus Christ, and sealed with that holy Spirit of promise. (Ephesians 1:4–5, 11, 13)
III. Redeemed and Forgiven by Grace
I have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins; I am bought with a price. (Ephesians 1:7; Colossians 1:14; 1 Corinthians 6:20)
I have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins, wherein he hath abounded toward me in all wisdom and prudence. (Colossians 1:14; Ephesians 1:7–8)
I am justified by faith, and made righteous by the obedience of one. (Romans 5:1, 19)
There is therefore now no condemnation to me, for I am in Christ Jesus. (Romans 8:1)
The law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death. (Romans 8:2)
Being then made free from sin, I am become the servant of righteousness; I am dead to sin. (Romans 6:18; Romans 6:1–2)
I am reconciled to God by Jesus Christ, and made nigh by the blood of Christ. (Romans 5:11; 2 Corinthians 5:18–19; Ephesians 2:13)
IV. Sanctified and Made Holy
I am sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be a saint. (1 Corinthians 1:2)
I am chosen in Christ to be holy and without blame before him in love, and created in righteousness and true holiness. (Ephesians 1:4; Ephesians 4:24)
I am made the righteousness of God in Christ. (2 Corinthians 5:21)
I am complete in Christ, who is the head of all principality and power. (Colossians 2:10)
God establisheth me in Christ, hath anointed me, and hath sealed me unto the day of redemption. (2 Corinthians 1:21; Ephesians 4:30)
Of God I am in Christ Jesus, who is made unto me wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption. (1 Corinthians 1:30)
V. A Citizen of Heaven and Light
My conversation is in heaven; from whence also I look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ. (Philippians 3:20)
I am a child of light and of the day; I am not of the night, nor of darkness. (1 Thessalonians 5:5)
I was sometimes darkness, but now am I light in the Lord; I am called out of darkness into his marvellous light. (Ephesians 5:8; 1 Peter 2:9)
I am delivered from the power of darkness, and translated into the kingdom of his dear Son. (Colossians 1:13)
I am the salt of the earth and the light of the world. (Matthew 5:13–14)
VI. United with Christ and His Body
I am joined unto the Lord, and am one spirit with him. (1 Corinthians 6:17)
I am a member of the body of Christ, of his flesh, and of his bones, baptized by one Spirit into one body. (1 Corinthians 12:27, 13; Ephesians 5:30)
My body is the temple of the Holy Ghost; I am not my own, for I am bought with a price. (1 Corinthians 6:19–20)
I am a branch abiding in the true Vine; I bring forth much fruit, for without him I can do nothing. (John 15:1–5)
I am a lively stone, built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood. (1 Peter 2:5)
VII. Blessed with Spiritual Blessings
I am blessed with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ. (Ephesians 1:3)
I am sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise, the earnest of my inheritance. (Ephesians 1:13–14; 2 Corinthians 1:22)
God hath not given me the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. (2 Timothy 1:7)
I have the mind of Christ, and when I ask for wisdom, God giveth to all men liberally. (1 Corinthians 2:16; James 1:5)
His divine power hath given unto me all things that pertain unto life and godliness; I am a partaker of the divine nature. (2 Peter 1:3–4)
My God shall supply all my need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:19)
VIII. Access to God and Confidence in Him
By Christ I have access by faith into this grace wherein I stand, and boldness and access with confidence. (Romans 5:2; Ephesians 3:12)
I come boldly unto the throne of grace, that I may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. (Hebrews 4:16)
If I ask anything according to his will, he heareth me, and I have the petitions that I desired of him. (1 John 5:14–15)
I come to God believing that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. (Hebrews 11:6)
IX. Loved and Protected by God
God commendeth his love toward me, in that while I was yet a sinner, Christ died for me. (Romans 5:8; Jeremiah 31:3)
In all things I am more than conqueror through him that loved me; nothing shall separate me from the love of God. (Romans 8:35–39)
I am born of God, and that wicked one toucheth me not. (1 John 5:18)
Christ his own self bare my sins in his own body on the tree; by whose stripes I was healed. (1 Peter 2:24)
The peace of God, which passeth all understanding, keepeth my heart and mind through Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:7)
X. Called to a Holy Purpose
I am his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works. (Ephesians 2:10)
I am chosen and ordained by Christ to bring forth fruit, and that my fruit should remain. (John 15:16)
I am of a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people. (1 Peter 2:9)
I am an ambassador for Christ, beseeching others to be reconciled to God. (2 Corinthians 5:20)
God always causeth me to triumph in Christ; I am unto God a sweet savour of Christ. (2 Corinthians 2:14–15)
As I have received the gift, even so I minister the same as a good steward of the manifold grace of God. (1 Peter 4:10)
I am a labourer together with God; his husbandry, his building. (1 Corinthians 3:9)
XI. Empowered by the Spirit
The Spirit that raised up Jesus from the dead dwelleth in me, and shall quicken my mortal body. (Romans 8:11)
I am of God, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in me than he that is in the world. (1 John 4:4)
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. (Philippians 4:13)
Believing on Christ, I shall do the works that he did; in his name I shall cast out devils and lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover. (John 14:12; Mark 16:17–18)
If I say unto a mountain, Be thou removed, and doubt not in my heart, I shall have whatsoever I say. (Mark 11:23; John 14:30)
XII. Saved by Grace Through Faith
By grace am I saved through faith; it is the gift of God. (Ephesians 2:8–9)
I am saved, for I confess with my mouth the Lord Jesus, and believe in my heart that God raised him from the dead. (Romans 10:9)
My faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. (Romans 10:17)
XIII. A Life of Worship and Service
I present my body a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God. (Romans 12:1)
I deny myself, take up my cross daily, and follow Christ. (Luke 9:23)
I am a doer of the word, and not a hearer only. (James 1:22)
In lowliness of mind I esteem others better than myself. (Philippians 2:3–4)
I forgive others, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven me. (Ephesians 4:32; Matthew 6:14–15)
I keep Christ’s commandments and abide in his love. (John 15:10)
XIV. A Future and a Hope
The Lord thinketh thoughts of peace toward me, to give me an expected end. (Jeremiah 29:11)
Christ is come that I might have life, and that I might have it more abundantly. (John 10:10)
I am sealed unto the day of redemption; he which hath begun a good work in me will perform it. (Ephesians 4:30; Philippians 1:6)
I must appear before the judgment seat of Christ. (2 Corinthians 5:10)
XV. Christ in Me, the Hope of Glory
Christ in me is the hope of glory. (Colossians 1:27)
I follow Christ and shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life. (John 8:12)
I regard not iniquity in my heart, that the Lord may hear me. (Psalm 66:18)
All things work together for good to me, for I love God and am the called according to his purpose. (Romans 8:28)
Which statement means the most to you right now?
This Week in Brian’s Notebook
This week has been full of learning, writing, and moments where God reminded me of His faithfulness. Here’s a quick recap of what I posted, what I worked on, and a few things that stood out along the way. I hope something here encourages you as you head into a new week.
A Little Cozy Fun This Week
This week I also jumped into something new — a Cozy Winter Writing Challenge hosted by Tamsin G.. It’s a light-hearted, creative series of daily prompts meant to spark imagination, encourage storytelling, and add a bit of warmth to these colder days.
I decided to participate for fun, for practice, and honestly just to enjoy the simple joy of creating something small each day. The prompts have already pushed me in new directions, and I’ve had a great time sharing the stories that came from them.
If you enjoy short stories, cozy vibes, or just seeing what creativity looks like in real time, I hope you’ll enjoy reading along. Here are a couple below, and more stories from the challenge are coming throughout the month!