Your Position In Christ

by Doug Morrell
January 10, 2006

As you begin this new year, one of the greatest gifts you can present to God is to believe, truly accept what He says about you.

Jesus resisted the devil by applying God’s Word. When you are attacked, it is the knowledge and use of the Word that allows you to resist temptation. We cannot resist him by human will or human effort. We resist him by spiritual means - by using the Word of God, being empowered by His Holy Spirit, and through prayer.

As we look at the Word, apply the Word in faith and obedience, allowing the Spirit to empower that action through prayer we can be victorious.

Print this letter, post it in on your bathroom mirror or frig, and read out loud.

I Am Accepted In Christ Jesus
I am God's child (John 1:12)
I am Christ's friend (John 15:15)
I have been justified (Rom. 5:1)
I am united with the Lord and one with Him in spirit (1 Cor. 6:17)
I have been bought with a price; I belong to God (1 Cor. 6:20)
I am a member of Christ's Body (1 Cor. 12:27)
I am a saint (Eph. 1:1)
I have been adopted as God's child (Eph. 1:5)
I have direct access to God through the Holy Spirit (Eph. 2:18)
I have been redeemed and forgiven of all my sins (Col. 1:14)
I am complete in Christ (Col. 2:10)

I Am Secure In Christ
I am free forever from condemnation (Rom. 8:12)
I am assured that all things work together for good (Rom. 8:28)
I am free from any condemning charges against me (Rom. 8:33, 34)
I cannot be separated from the love of God (Rom. 8:35)
I have been established, anointed and sealed by God (2 Cor. 1:21)
I am hidden with Christ in God (Col. 3:3)
I am confident that the good work God has begun in me will be perfected (Phil. 1:6)
I am a citizen of heaven (Phil. 3:20)
I have not been given a spirit of fear, but of power, love and a sound mind (2 Tim. 1:7)
I can find grace and mercy in time of need (Heb. 4:16)
I am born of God and the evil one cannot touch me (1 John 5:18)

I Am Special In Christ Jesus
I am the salt and light of the earth (Mth. 5:13, 14)
I am a branch of the true vine, a channel of His life (John 15:15)
I have been chosen and appointed to bear fruit (John 15:16)
I am a personal witness of Christ's (Acts 1:8)
I am God's temple (1 Cor. 3:16)
I am a minister of reconciliation (2 Cor. 17:20)
I am God's coworker (2 Cor. 6:1)
I am seated with Christ in the heavenly realm (Eph. 2:6)
I am God's workmanship (Eph. 2:10)
I may approach God with freedom and confidence (Eph. 3:12)
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me (Phil. 4:13)

Grow In Grace and Truth,
Doug Morrell

CORE Notes From Doug

Imagine a group of students or adults sharing one goal: to know Jesus Christ deeper and to make Him known to others! Imagine them involved in God’s Word, real fellowship, exciting growth, meaningful service, genuine sharing, prayer and heartfelt worship with one another – doing life together! Imagine yourself in such a caring, committed community – revolutionizing your life as well as the people in your ministry! The CORE Discipleship process will start you on a relational journey, from being a member of a small CORE group to being a vital part of an unbelievable, spiritual discipleship network and community. The CORE Discipleship workbook will help you think, talk, dig deep, care, heal, share and have fun with those in your church! Growing intimately with God and others – developing CORE relationships.

Written for students and adults, the CORE Discipleship Group Workbook contains a 52-week CORE curriculum including: leader's instructions, application forms, weekly journal sheets, accountability questions, weekly scripture memory, and a series of Bible lessons that prepares the student for real life transformation and allows for individual and CORE Group participation and discussion. Click here to learn how you can start making disciples according to the Master's plan.

Copyright 2005 by Doug Morrell, CORE Discipleship Group Ministries, http://www.coregroups.org. You may copy this article for free and distribute as long as you do not change the content, make sure this copyright statement is included, and you distribute for free. Scipture quotations are from the Holy Bible, New International Version. Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984 International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan Bible Publishers.