Embracing Our Identity as Redeemed Children of God
Summary
In today's message, we explored the profound truth of our identity in Christ as redeemed individuals. Drawing from Isaiah 43:1, Ephesians 1:7, and Galatians 3:13, we are reminded that we are called by name and redeemed through the blood of Christ. This redemption is not just a theological concept but a transformative reality that changes how we see ourselves and live our lives. The world may try to label us with our past sins and failures, but in Christ, we have a new name: Redeemed.
I shared a personal journey of exploring my ancestry, discovering connections to notable figures like Abraham Lincoln and Winston Churchill. However, these earthly ties pale in comparison to our spiritual lineage in Christ. Our true identity is not found in our earthly heritage but in our heavenly inheritance. We are grafted into the vine of Christ, and it is this connection that bears eternal fruit.
We often struggle with the labels of our past, feeling like sinners despite the redemption we have received. The enemy constantly tries to remind us of our failures, but we must remember that we are no longer slaves to sin. We are sons and heirs through Christ, and our identity is secure in Him. It's time to shed the old labels and embrace our new identity as redeemed children of God.
I encouraged everyone to symbolically write down a past sin or label they struggle with and place it on their heart, only to later replace it with the truth of being redeemed. This act serves as a reminder that our past does not define us; our Redeemer does. We are called to live out this truth daily, not relying on others to affirm our redemption but walking confidently in the freedom Christ has given us.
As we move forward, let us remember that our redemption is not just for us but for the world to see. We are called to be the hands and feet of Christ, sharing the hope and freedom we have found in Him. Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, and let our lives be a testament to the transformative power of His grace.
Key Takeaways:
- Our identity in Christ is rooted in redemption, not in our earthly lineage or past sins. We are called by name and redeemed through His blood, which gives us a new identity as children of God. [03:08]
- The enemy often tries to remind us of our past failures, but we must remember that we are no longer slaves to sin. Our identity is secure in Christ, and we are sons and heirs through Him. [15:42]
- Embracing our identity as redeemed individuals requires us to shed the old labels and live out the truth of who we are in Christ. This involves daily reminders of our redemption and walking confidently in the freedom He has given us. [22:47]
- Our redemption is not just for us but for the world to see. We are called to be the hands and feet of Christ, sharing the hope and freedom we have found in Him with others. [35:32]
- Let the redeemed of the Lord say so. Our lives should be a testament to the transformative power of His grace, and we should live in a way that reflects our new identity in Christ. [45:41]
Youtube Chapters:
- [00:00] - Welcome
- [03:08] - Introduction: Hello, I'm Redeemed
- [06:39] - Ancestry and Earthly Lineage
- [09:45] - Spiritual Heritage in Christ
- [12:30] - The Struggle with Past Labels
- [15:42] - Embracing Our New Identity
- [18:50] - Living as Redeemed Individuals
- [22:47] - The Call to Be Christ's Hands and Feet
- [25:30] - The Power of Redemption
- [28:28] - Walking in Freedom
- [31:15] - Daily Reminders of Redemption
- [35:32] - Sharing the Hope of Christ
- [38:15] - Let the Redeemed Say So
- [42:45] - Worship and Response
- [45:41] - Closing Encouragement
Study Guide
Bible Study Discussion Guide
Bible Reading:
- Isaiah 43:1
- Ephesians 1:7
- Galatians 3:13
Observation Questions:
1. According to Isaiah 43:1, what does God say about our identity and belonging? How does this relate to the theme of redemption in the sermon?
2. In Ephesians 1:7, what is the basis of our redemption, and how is it described in terms of grace?
3. How does Galatians 3:13 explain the role of Christ in our redemption from the curse of the law?
4. The sermon mentioned a personal journey of exploring ancestry. How did the speaker relate this to our spiritual heritage in Christ? [06:39]
Interpretation Questions:
1. What does it mean to be "called by name" and "redeemed" according to Isaiah 43:1, and how does this shape our understanding of personal identity in Christ?
2. How does the concept of being "grafted into the vine of Christ" (John 15:5) illustrate our spiritual connection and identity? [12:30]
3. The sermon emphasized shedding old labels and embracing a new identity. How does this process of transformation reflect the message of Ephesians 1:7? [22:47]
4. In what ways does the sermon suggest that our redemption is not just for personal benefit but also for the world to see? [35:32]
Application Questions:
1. Reflect on a past label or sin that you struggle with. How can you symbolically replace it with the truth of being redeemed this week? [15:42]
2. The sermon encouraged living confidently in the freedom Christ has given us. What practical steps can you take to walk in this freedom daily? [22:47]
3. How can you actively share the hope and freedom you have found in Christ with someone in your life this week? [35:32]
4. Consider the idea of being the hands and feet of Christ. What specific actions can you take to serve others and demonstrate the transformative power of His grace? [35:32]
5. The sermon mentioned the importance of not relying on others to affirm our redemption. How can you cultivate a personal relationship with God that reinforces your identity in Christ? [22:47]
6. Think about a time when the enemy tried to remind you of your past failures. How can you counter these reminders with the truth of your redemption in Christ? [15:42]
7. The speaker shared a personal story about ancestry. How can you focus more on your spiritual heritage in Christ rather than earthly lineage in your daily life? [06:39]
Devotional
Day 1: Our Identity is Rooted in Redemption
Our identity in Christ is not defined by our earthly lineage or past sins but is firmly rooted in the redemption we have received through His blood. This profound truth transforms how we perceive ourselves and how we live our lives. The world may attempt to label us based on our past mistakes, but in Christ, we are given a new name: Redeemed. This new identity as children of God is not just a theological concept but a transformative reality that empowers us to live with confidence and purpose. [03:08]
Isaiah 62:2-3 (ESV): "The nations shall see your righteousness, and all the kings your glory, and you shall be called by a new name that the mouth of the Lord will give. You shall be a crown of beauty in the hand of the Lord, and a royal diadem in the hand of your God."
Reflection: What past label or sin do you need to let go of today to fully embrace your identity as a redeemed child of God?
Day 2: Secure in Christ, Not Slaves to Sin
The enemy often tries to remind us of our past failures, but we must remember that we are no longer slaves to sin. Our identity is secure in Christ, and we are sons and heirs through Him. This security in Christ means that we are no longer defined by our past but by the freedom and grace we have received. It is crucial to shed the old labels and embrace our new identity, living confidently in the freedom He has given us. [15:42]
Galatians 4:6-7 (ESV): "And because you are sons, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, 'Abba! Father!' So you are no longer a slave, but a son, and if a son, then an heir through God."
Reflection: In what ways can you remind yourself daily of your secure identity in Christ, especially when faced with reminders of past failures?
Day 3: Embracing Our New Identity
Embracing our identity as redeemed individuals requires us to shed the old labels and live out the truth of who we are in Christ. This involves daily reminders of our redemption and walking confidently in the freedom He has given us. It is a call to live out this truth daily, not relying on others to affirm our redemption but walking confidently in the freedom Christ has given us. [22:47]
Colossians 3:9-10 (ESV): "Do not lie to one another, seeing that you have put off the old self with its practices and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge after the image of its creator."
Reflection: What practical steps can you take today to live out your new identity in Christ, free from the labels of your past?
Day 4: Redemption for the World to See
Our redemption is not just for us but for the world to see. We are called to be the hands and feet of Christ, sharing the hope and freedom we have found in Him with others. This calling involves living in a way that reflects our new identity in Christ and being a testament to the transformative power of His grace. Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, and let our lives be a testament to the transformative power of His grace. [35:32]
Matthew 5:14-16 (ESV): "You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven."
Reflection: How can you be the hands and feet of Christ today, sharing the hope and freedom you have found in Him with someone in your life?
Day 5: Let the Redeemed Say So
Let the redeemed of the Lord say so. Our lives should be a testament to the transformative power of His grace, and we should live in a way that reflects our new identity in Christ. This involves not only acknowledging our redemption but also actively living it out, allowing others to see the change in us and be drawn to the hope we have in Him. [45:41]
Psalm 107:2-3 (ESV): "Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, whom he has redeemed from trouble and gathered in from the lands, from the east and from the west, from the north and from the south."
Reflection: In what ways can you actively share your story of redemption with others, allowing your life to be a testament to the transformative power of His grace?
Quotes
"Fear not, for I have redeemed you. I have called you by your name. You are mine. In Ephesians it says, in whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins according to the riches of his grace. And in Galatians chapter 3 verse 13, Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us." [00:00:18]
"Well, over the years, technology has changed so greatly to where now one of the other search engines known as FamilySearch, I think it's .com or .org, .org. They, now using, I guess, probably AI and what you've already given them, they're able to track your family tree. And sometimes in an attempt to get you to log back in, they'll give you an email that just says something really catchy, clickbait -ish." [00:05:09]
"related to and it's kind of a cool thing because honestly if you go back to all of us there is probably somebody famous whether you know it or not in your life like there's somebody just because I mean at the end of the day you go back far enough we're all kind of related to a couple we don't know their last names but I know their first name was I think Adam and he had a wife Eve Eve yeah that was it like that's our great great great something to the whatever power grandparents so it only makes sense that there's probably somebody in your life well mine came up this week and I'd looked at it before and seen some cool things and I but then this one really caught me off guard I I was bored and able to look and saw some new names and I had to like search through and like dear heavens it's actually making sense and I found out that supposedly President Abraham Lincoln is my ninth cousin five times removed Sir Winston Churchill was my 11th cousin once removed and last but definitely not least my 11th cousin once removed one that may top everyone else on this list is none other than Bob Ross praise God all these years I wondered why I was making happy little accidents but God there" [00:06:56]
"which minister questions rather than godly edifying which is in faith so do or sorry rather than godly edifying which is in faith so do this likely refers to the fact that jewish practice of meticulously tracing down family lines and seeing what tribe you're related to could end or lead to endless debates and debacles to discussions in other words he was saying you know paul's looking at timothy don't get hung up on fables and endless genealogies because at the end of the day it's just meaningless speculation and they don't advance god's work which is built on faith so my question is at the end of the day does it really matter who mine or your earthly ancestors are and we would be able to say an agreement no no what truly matters to me what truly matters to you is who we belong to spiritually jesus christ earthly bloodlines fade but being grafted into the vine is eternal john 15 5 says it like this i am the vine and ye are the branches he that abideth in me and i in him the same bringeth forth much fruit for without me ye can do nothing aren't you thankful to have redemption through christ that at the end of the day it doesn't matter you may not want to look at your genealogy you may not want to look you may not even be a fan of who your parents are today but ha you have a heavenly father that you can trace your steps to you have a heavenly father that you can at the end of the day joshua son of ha that's what counts that's what gets me excited i don't care if anybody in my pathway can paint a happy little tree i'm more concerned about the man who hung on the tree i'm more concerned about god" [00:10:07]
"And Galatians 4, 4 -7 says, We are no longer slaves, but sons and heirs through Christ. I love the fact that it says we are not slaves. In other words, if you were a slave at that time, guess what? Uh -uh. Slave to sin? No. Definitely not. Slave to man? Ah, you still have freedom in Jesus. You still have a great abolitionist by the name of Jesus Christ that has paid your dues. He has paid your ransom. It's time that we start identifying ourselves as redeemed." [00:13:21]
"That's what the enemy will try to do. That's what the enemy will try to tag you with. But I am so thankful that I have the blood of Christ that says redeemed, redeemed, redeemed. It actually talks about at the end of days. You know how the Antichrist, he's going to be marking people's hands and foreheads. He's going to be putting a literal sinner into them in the form of a number or name or something. I'm not here to talk about prophecy." [00:18:27]
"Hello, I'm not just look at whatever you put on your tag. No. No. Whatever it is, hello, that's not your name. Hello, that's not your name. And if it has been, guess what? We can have a name change today. We'll talk about that later on. But I just, I kind of want to talk to some people that have already been through the water for a minute. If that's okay. I want to talk to some people that maybe has already got the Holy Ghost, and maybe has already felt the Spirit of God in your life. Let me talk to you for just a moment. The devil is a liar. You have been redeemed. This is a hospital, and you are to be the surgeons. He's the great physician. Don't get me wrong. He's the guy." [00:19:55]
"that does the surgery he's the one you just sometimes hand him tools you just sometimes are his hands and his feet but at the end of the day he's the surgeon he doesn't want you coming in every sunday praying through now don't get me wrong it's okay that you pray through again on sunday in this room but i pray to god that you've prayed through maybe on the car ride in maybe on your morning devotion maybe on saturday maybe on friday that hopefully there's been some point in your week that you have been wearing redeemed" [00:25:56]
"we we let the enemy get the best of us we slip and we fall even if it is saturday we slip we fall we mess up and we wake up on sunday morning dead on the ground like like he didn't do anything in our life and what winds up happening is we walk through the door" [00:28:41]
"remember i'm talking to the ones who've already been baptized in jesus name filled with the holy ghost and should be on your way to heaven but you still do it i'm not casting stones because i've been guilty as well we come in we wear this we look at this we hear the voice of the devil cry out sinner sinner sinner sinner sinner sinner sinner and we wait for that song to get our revelation that we've been redeemed we wait for that word to get our revelation that we've been redeemed" [00:29:27]
"Let the redeemed of the Lord say so whom he hath redeemed from the hand of the enemy and gathered them out of the lands from the east and from the west, from the north and from the south. They wandered in the wilderness in a solitary way. Has anybody ever wandered in a wilderness and felt all alone? Well, they wandered in the wilderness in a solitary way. They found no city to dwell in hungry and thirsty. They're so fainted in them. Oh, but then, then they cried unto the Lord." [00:39:30]
" Redeemed. Redeemed. Redeemed. Redeemed. Redeemed. Redeemed. I'm not that. I'm not that. I'm not that. I'm not that. I'm not that. I'm not that. I may have been that, but guess what? Oh, no longer. I've had a name change. I went down in the watery grave and the name of Jesus has been applied to my life. I've been redeemed. Redeemed." [00:41:33]
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