IDENTITY: REDEEMED & FORGIVEN

For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness 
and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves,
in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.”
Colossians 1:13-14

In Christ, followers are redeemed and forgiven, so God sees us as set free

from captivity or slavery to sin and evil.  The death and resurrection of Christ

is the means of redemption and provides not only forgiveness of sin, but

spiritual transformation.  God knows us completely – loves us as if we already

have reached His promised perfection in Christ, even though it will not be

complete until Christ returns.

God intends for us to live filled with the knowledge of His will, worthy of the

Lord and pleasing to Him in every way, bearing fruit in every good work,

growing in the knowledge of God, being strengthened with His power and

giving joyful thanks to the Father. (Col 1:9-12) 

Identity references to search on your own: 

Galatians 3:13  
Ephesians 1:1
Ephesians 1:7
Hebrews 2:11
1 Peter 2:24

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