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In our article “Renewing Your Mind in Christ: Discovering Your True Identity as a Child of God,” explore how embracing your divine identity can transform your perspectives, renew your mind, and guide you towards a life centered in Christ. Learn to counteract negative beliefs, understand your privileges as God’s child, and walk in spiritual authority. Discover the power of living as God’s beloved, chosen, and empowered child.

One of the most transformative steps in breaking free from negative patterns and renewing our minds in Christ is discovering our true identity as children of God. This concept is not just a religious phrase but a profound truth that can revolutionize our lives and perspectives.

A Child of God Through Faith in Jesus Christ: Galatians 3:26 (ESV) states, “For in Christ Jesus you are all sons of God, through faith.” By placing our faith in Jesus Christ, we are adopted into God’s family. This adoption grants us a new identity – we are no longer slaves to sin, but children of God.
A New Creation: The moment we accept Christ, we become a new creation. As it is written in 2 Corinthians 5:17 (ASV), “Therefore if any man is in Christ, he is a new creature: the old things are passed away; behold, they are become new.” This new identity eradicates the old negative patterns and equips us with a fresh start.
God’s Chosen People: In 1 Peter 2:9 (ESV), the Bible says, “But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.” As children of God, we are chosen, royal, holy, and treasured.
A Temple of the Holy Spirit: Our bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit. This truth, emphasized in 1 Corinthians 6:19 (ASV), underscores the immense value and dignity we carry as God’s children. It also serves as a deterrent against negative behaviors and thoughts, reminding us of the sacred presence within us.
An Heir of God: As a child of God, we are heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, as indicated in Romans 8:17 (ESV). We have an eternal inheritance that can never perish, spoil, or fade.
God’s Workmanship: Ephesians 2:10 (ASV) declares that we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works. This aspect of our identity fuels our purpose and mission in life, prompting us to live for something greater than ourselves.

Discovering your true identity as a child of God is a transformative experience. It not only reshapes your self-perception but also influences your actions, decisions, and life purpose. Knowing you are a child of God, a new creation, chosen, a temple of the Holy Spirit, an heir of God, and God’s workmanship will empower you to break free from negative patterns and live a life centered in Christ. Recognize this truth, meditate on it, and allow it to renew your mind daily. This understanding is key to making a difference in your life and in the lives of those around you.

Understanding our identity as God’s children also requires us to recognize the privileges and responsibilities that come along with it. These insights into our divine identity can spur us towards spiritual growth and renew our minds in Christ:

Loved Unconditionally: One of the most profound truths about our identity in Christ is that we are loved by God with an unconditional love. As stated in Romans 5:8 (ESV), “But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” This unchanging love anchors our worth and value, enabling us to counteract negative self-perceptions.
Forgiven and Freed: As children of God, we are forgiven of our sins through the redemptive work of Jesus Christ. Ephesians 1:7 (ASV) assures us, “in whom we have our redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses.” Knowing we are forgiven liberates us from guilt and shame and prompts us to forgive ourselves and others.
Empowered for Service: Being a child of God also means we are called and equipped for service in God’s Kingdom. As 1 Peter 4:10 (ESV) instructs, “As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace.” Understanding this part of our identity can motivate us to use our gifts and talents for the benefit of others and for the glory of God.
Invited to Intimacy: Our identity as children of God invites us into an intimate relationship with our Heavenly Father. As stated in James 4:8 (ASV), “Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you.” The more we understand and embrace our identity in Christ, the deeper our relationship with God becomes.
Endowed with Spiritual Authority: As God’s children, we have been given spiritual authority to overcome sin and negative patterns. In Luke 10:19 (ESV), Jesus declares, “Behold, I have given you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall hurt you.”

In conclusion, embracing our true identity as children of God involves understanding and living out these spiritual realities. It requires us to see ourselves as God sees us – loved, forgiven, empowered, invited into intimacy with Him, and endowed with spiritual authority. As we allow these truths to sink deep into our hearts, they renew our minds, alter our self-perceptions, and transform our lives. Through faith in Jesus Christ, we can break free from negative patterns, embrace our divine identity, and walk in the abundant life that God has planned for us. As we journey through life, let us continue to renew our minds in Christ and shine as God’s beloved children in a world that desperately needs His love and light.

About the Author

EDWARD D. ANDREWS (AS in Criminal Justice, BS in Religion, MA in Biblical Studies, and MDiv in Theology) is CEO and President of Christian Publishing House. He has authored over 220+ books. In addition, Andrews is the Chief Translator of the Updated American Standard Version (UASV).