The following list of attributes, possessions, and abilities that I have in Christ, was mailed to me by a dear christian man. I did not compile it, but I have been blessed by considering it and I would like to pass it on.
In Christ, I am…
- A new creature (2 Corinthians 5:17; cf. Galatians 5:6; 6:15; Ephesians 2:10)
- A saint (1 Corinthians 1:2)
- A part of His Church (Ephesians 2:21-22)
- A temple for God’s Spirit (Ephesians 2:22)
- In the eternal plan of God (Ephesians 1:4; 2 Timothy 1:9)
- Complete and filled full with the fullness of Christ (Colossians 2:9; and compare Colossians 1:19)
- Enriched (1 Corinthians 1:5)
- Accepted because God’s favor has been poured out upon me (Ephesians 1:6)
- Light (Ephesians 5:8)
- Secure in the love of God (Romans 8:38-39)
- Established, rooted and built up (2 Corinthians 1:21; Colossians 2:7)
- Circumcised inwardly (Colossians 2:11)
- Near to the heart of God (Ephesians 2:13)
In Christ, I have…
- Every spiritual blessing (Ephesians 1:3)
- Eternal life, an eternal relationship with God (1 John 5:11; 1 Corinthians 15:22 and Romans 6:23)
- A glorious salvation (2 Timothy 2:10)
- A rich inheritance (Ephesians 1:4; cf. 1 Peter 1:4; Romans 8:17)
- A glorious future (Ephesians 1:4-5)
- A heavenly position—seated with Him! (Ephesians 2:6)
- A high calling (Philippians 3:14)
- The promise of eternal glory (1 Peter 5:10)
- God’s perfect righteousness (2 Corinthians 5:21; 1 Corinthians 1:30; 6:11)
- Sanctification or holiness (1 Corinthians 1:2; 1:30; 6:11)
- God’s wisdom (1 Corinthians 1:30; cf. Colossians 2:3 and 1 Corinthians 2:16)
- Redemption or freedom from bondage (Ephesians 1:7; Colossians 1:14; Romans 3:24; 1 Corinthians 1:30)
- Security (Romans 8:1)
- Complete forgiveness (Ephesians 1:7; Colossians 1:14; 1 Corinthians 6:11)
Therefore, in Christ…
- I walk and live (Colossians 2:6)
- I stand fast and firm (Philippians 4:1)
- I have constant victory (2 Corinthians 2:14)
- I am fruitful (1 Corinthians 15:58; Ephesians 2:10)
- I can do all things (Philippians 4:13)
- I can draw near to God (Ephesians 2:13,18)
- I have all that I need; every need is supplied (Philippians 4:19)
- I can rejoice always (Philippians 4:4; 1 Peter 1:8)
- I have a purifying hope (1 John 3:3)
- I am strong (2 Timothy 2:1; Ephesians 6:10)
- I am faithful (Ephesians 1:1)
- I have faith and love (1 Timothy 1:13)
- I can be mature (Colossians 1:28)