Sunday, March 13, 2011

Living Free In Christ

I am currently taking my last Pre-Field Training course. This week we started our study of Spiritual Warfare and knowing our enemy. More importantly having the knowledge of God, knowing Him and, knowing who we are in Christ. Here is an excerpt from Neil Anderson's book...it is so important as Christians that we know the power we have in Christ and know the promises of God.


Who am I?
I am accepted because…
John 1:12  I am God’s child.
John 15:15  I am Christ’s friend.
Romans 5:1  I have been justified.
1 Cor. 6:17  I am united with the Lord, and one spirit with Him.
1 Cor. 6:19-20 I have been bought with a price.  I belong to God.
1 Cor. 12:27 I am a member of Christ’s body.
Eph. 1:1  I am a saint.
Eph 1:5   I have been adopted as God’s child.
Eph. 2:18  I have direct access to God through the
    Holy Spirit.
Col. 1:14   I have been redeemed and forgiven of all my sins.
Col. 2:10  I am complete in Christ.

I am secure because…
Rom. 8:1-2  I am free forever from condemnation.
Rom 8:28  I am assured that all things work together for good.
Roma 8:35-39 I cannot be separated from the love of God.
2 Cor. 1:21-22 I have been established, anointed, and sealed
        by God.
Col. 3:3   I am hidden with Christ in God.
Phil. 1:6  I am confident that the good work God has begun
    in me will be perfected.
Phil. 3:20  I am a citizen of heaven.
2 Tim. 1:7  I have not been given a spirit of fear, but of power,
    love, and a sound mind.
 and mercy in time of need.  Heb. 4:16  I can find grace
1 John 5:18  I am born of God, and the evil one cannot
    touch me.

I am significant because…
Matt. 5:13-14 I am the salt and light of the earth.
e true vine, flowing with life.  John 15:1, 5  I am a branch of th
John 15:16  I have been chosen and appointed to bear fruit.
Acts 1:8  I am a personal witness of Christ’s
1 Cor. 3:16  I am God’s temple.
2 Cor. 5:17-21 I am a minister of reconciliation for God.
2 Cor. 6:1  I am God’s co-worker (1 Cor. 3:9).
rist in the heavenly realms.  Eph. 2:6  I am seated with Ch
Eph. 2:10  I am God’s workmanship.
Eph. 3:12  I may approach God with freedom and confidence.
Phil. 4:13  I can do all things through Christ who
    strengthens me.
(From “Living Free in Christ” by Dr. Neil Anderson)