Who are you really? In a world where we are often judged by our appearance, achievements, and social status, it’s easy to forget who we truly are. But if you are in Christ, your identity is secure and unchanging. The Bible gives us beautiful promises about who we are in Him.
Here are 20 powerful Bible verses to remind you of your true identity. ☺️
You are a child of God
- John 1:12 - "But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God."
- 1 John 3:1 - "See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. The reason why the world does not know us is that it did not know him."
You are loved and chosen
- Jeremiah 31:3 - "The Lord appeared to us in the past, saying: “I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness."
- 1 John 4:19 - "We love because he first loved us."
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You are a new creation
- 2 Corinthians 5:17 - "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come."
- Colossians 3:10 - "Put on your new nature, and be renewed as you learn to know your Creator and become like him."
You are forgiven and free
- Romans 8:1 - "Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus."
- Ephesians 1:7 - "In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace."
You are called with a purpose
- Ephesians 2:10 - "For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do."
- 1 Peter 2:9 - "But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light."
You are strong and under God’s protection
- Philippians 4:13 - "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."
- Psalm 28:7 - "The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him."
- Psalm 121:7 - "The Lord will keep you from all harm— he will watch over your life."
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You are an heir of God’s Kingdom
- Romans 8:17 - "Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory."
- Ephesians 1:3 - "Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ."
You are never alone
- Deuteronomy 31:8 - "The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”"
- Isaiah 41:10 - "Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."
- Matthew 28:20 - "Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age."
The world will always try to define your identity based on temporary things. But the truth is found in God’s Word: you are loved, chosen, forgiven, and powerful in Christ. You are created for a greater purpose. And above all, you belong to Him! 💕
