Becoming Who You Are By God’s Grace

1.      The only way to become who you truly are is to ground yourself securely in Jesus Christ alone. (vv. 1-2)

• “Taking a stand” on the side of the gospel means choosing to constantly live out the message of the gospel, both in faith and in action.

• To hold onto something else besides God’s truth is both barren and unproductive.

2.      Your identity can never contradict the very essence of the gospel message. (vv. 3-8)

• Your life should bear:                Forgiveness                (Christ dying for our sins)

A new existence         (Christ’s resurrection)

Witnessing                  (Appearance of Christ to believers)

3.      Your past does not have to hold you down from finding your true calling in life. (vv. 9-11)

• God’s grace offers complete restoration.