In the religious world, many believers spend their entire lives trying to “become” something they already are. They pray to be holy, fast to be righteous, and toil to be accepted. However, under the New Covenant, your identity is not a goal you reach through your performance; it is a gift you receive through the Finished Work.
To reign in life, you must stop identifying with your old man and start identifying with the New Creation. Here are ten absolute truths about who you are right now in Christ.
1. You Are a New Creation
You are not a “repaired” version of your old self. 2 Corinthians 5-17 (NKJV) declares: “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.”
- Biological Shift: Your spiritual DNA has been completely replaced.
- No History: The “old you” died on the Cross; the “new you” has no record of sin.
2. You Are the Righteousness of God
Righteousness is not a feeling or a reward for good behavior. 2 Corinthians 5-21 (NKJV) says you have become “the righteousness of God in Him.”
- Fixed Standing: You are just as righteous as Jesus is, because you are clothed in His righteousness.
- Boldness: This identity gives you the right to stand before the throne without a shred of guilt.
3. You Are a Son and an Heir
You have been moved from the servant’s quarters to the Master’s table. Galatians 4-7 (NKJV) states: “Therefore you are no longer a slave but a son, and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ.”
- Ownership: You don’t beg for resources; you manage your inheritance.
- Family Access: You have the same favor with the Father that Jesus has.
4. You Are Perfected Forever
While your soul is being renewed, your spirit is already complete. Hebrews 10-14 (NKJV) says: “For by one offering He has perfected forever those who are being sanctified.”
- Spirit-Man Reality: In your spirit, you are as holy as you will ever be in heaven.
- Finished Status: God is not “working on” your righteousness; it is already finished.
5. You Are Seated in Heavenly Places
Your physical body may be on earth, but your true position is at the right hand of God. Ephesians 2-6 (NKJV) reveals that God has “raised us up together, and made us sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus.”
- Position of Authority: You are seated above every demonic power and system of lack.
- Perspective: You view your problems from the throne, not from the valley.
6. You Are a King and a Priest
You have been given a ruler anointing to govern your life and your environment. Revelation 1-6 (NKJV) says He has “made us kings and priests to His God and Father.”
- Kingly Decrees: You have the authority to speak the Word and command change.
- Priestly Access: You have direct access to God without any human mediator.
7. You Are the Temple of the Living God
You do not have to “go” to a building to find God. 1 Corinthians 6-19 (NKJV) asks: “Do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you?”
- Continuous Presence: You are a walking, talking portal of the glory of God.
- Divine Union: You are one spirit with the Lord.
8. You Are More Than a Conqueror
You do not fight for victory; you fight from victory. Romans 8-37 (NKJV) declares: “In all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.”
- Overwhelming Triumph: To be more than a conqueror means you win without having to do the fighting yourself.
- Victory Guaranteed: The Cross has already secured your success in every area of life.
9. You Are Fully Accepted in the Beloved
You never have to wonder if God is pleased with you. Ephesians 1-6 (NKJV) says He has “made us accepted in the Beloved.”
- No Rejection: You cannot be “un-accepted” because your acceptance is based on Jesus, not you.
- Safe in Love: You are the apple of His eye and the object of His deep affection.
10. You Are a Distribution Center of the Kingdom
You are not a lake; you are a river. You have been blessed to be a blessing.
- Supply-Minded: You have more than enough grace, wealth, and power to provide for others.
- Dominion Flow: As you reign in life, the life of God flows through you to transform the world around you.
Conclusion
Your identity in Christ is the anchor of your soul. When you believe these truths, sin loses its power, lack disappears, and the “ministry of death” can no longer touch you. Stop looking in the mirror of the Law to see your flaws; look into the mirror of the Word to see your glory. You are a new creation, a son of the King, and a ruler in this life.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why don’t I feel like a new creation?
Your feelings are tied to your soul (mind and emotions), but your identity is in your spirit. You must train your soul to agree with what your spirit already knows to be true.
If I’m “perfected,” why do I still make mistakes?
A prince can fall in the mud, but he is still a prince. Your mistakes happen in your flesh, but they do not change the perfected nature of your spirit. You simply get up, declare your righteousness, and keep reigning.
How do I “activate” this identity?
By faith and confession. You must start saying what God says about you, even when your circumstances say the opposite. Faith is the bridge between your spiritual reality and your physical experience.
Can I lose this identity?
No. Your new identity is based on an eternal covenant between the Father and the Son. Since you are in Christ, your identity is as secure as His.
This article is part of a series answering difficult questions about grace and the New Covenant.