Wednesday, August 19, 2009

One With Christ


Who I Am To Christ, Part Four—One With Christ

Christ-Esteem: The world talks about “self-esteem.” But God’s Word teaches us about “Christ-esteem”—how God views us, sees us, accepts us, and loves us through Christ. Knowing how God relates to us because of our relationship to Christ is vital to glorifying God, defeating the lies of Satan, and ministering powerfully.

Note: Excerpted from Soul Physicians:
http://bit.ly/7vaE

As you read the following summaries:

*Meditate on the verses and on the truth they share about you.

*Reject the lies of Satan about how God views you.

*Thank God for who you are to Christ.

*Select one verse/truth per day and specifically apply it to your life and relationships.

My Relationship to God through Christ

Ephesians 1:4-6—I am accepted in the beloved.

Ephesians 1:5—I was predestined to be adopted as God’s son.

Ephesians 1:7; Colossians 1:14—I am forgiven and redeemed.

Ephesians 1:13—I have been included in Christ.

Ephesians 1:13—I have been marked with the seal of the promised Holy Spirit.

Ephesians 1:14—I am God’s precious, treasured possession.

Ephesians 2:10—I am God’s poem, opus, epic, masterpiece.

Ephesians 2:13—Once far away, Christ has brought me near to God.

Ephesians 2:19—Together with all believers, I am a fellow citizen of God’s kingdom.

Ephesians 2:19—Together with all believers, I am a member of God’s family.

Ephesians 2:22—I am a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit.

Ephesians 3:6; 4:25; 5:30—Together with all the saints, I am a member of Christ’s body.

Ephesians 3:6—Together with all the saints, I share in the promise of Christ.

Ephesians 3:12—I may approach God with freedom and confidence.

Ephesians 3:18—God’s love for me is wider than east and west, longer than north and south, higher than the stars, and deeper than the galaxy.

Ephesians 3:19—I am filled with the fullness of God.

Ephesians 4:12—Together with all God’s children, I claim the title, “God’s people.”

Ephesians 4:30—I am sealed by the Holy Spirit for the day of final redemption.

Ephesians 5:1—I am a dearly loved child of God.

Ephesians 5:2—Christ loves me.

Ephesians 5:25—Together with all Christians, I am the Church, loved so much by Christ that he died for me.

Ephesians 5:29—Christ nourishes me.

Ephesians 5:29—Christ cherishes me.

Ephesians 5:31-32—Together with all the saints, I am one with Christ.

Note: Excerpted from Soul Physicians:
http://bit.ly/7vaE

1 comment:

Chris Larimer said...

This is good stuff. Our lectionary has had me preaching these truths from July through August. Great summary! I hope you don't mind if I put it in the last bulletin for the month.