【双语灵修】在基督里的身份IDENTITY IN CHRIST

哥林多后书 5:17 3月29日

若有人在基督里，他就是新造的人，旧事已过，都变成新的了。

在基督里的身份

“若有人在基督里，他就是新造的人，旧事已过，都变成新的了。” -林后 5:17

我记得我曾经为自己应该成为什么样的人，而深感不安和迷茫。在那些时刻，《哥林多后书》5章17节的经文深深地触动了我，提醒我：在基督里，我是一个新造的人，因祂的恩典和爱而被改造。接受这真理重塑了我看待自己和他人的方式。

在基督里的身份不只是一个概念，而是意义深远的事实，所指的是要明白我们的价值和人生目的，单单在基督里才能找到。通过在十字架上的牺牲，耶稣为我们提供了宽恕、救赎，以及作为神儿女的新身份，这身份超越了我们过去的错误、不安感及文化标签。

在基督里，我们被呼召要带着信心和目的去生活。我们被赋予力量去行在公义、爱和谦卑之中。我们的身份植根于祂那永恒不变的爱和应许之中，而非他人转瞬即逝的看法，或世俗的成就。 明白自己在基督里的身份，给我带来了自由和喜乐，让我能够真实地生活，不用惧怕别人的批评或比较。每一天都是一个机会，让我与神更加亲近，彰显祂的品格，以及和别人分享祂的爱。

如果你正为身份问题而纠结，转向神的话语吧！去探寻神关于你在基督里是谁，这个属祂的真理。接受你是蒙拣选的，被呼召去荣耀神，并且深深被爱的这一个事实。

祷告

主耶稣，感谢祢赐给我们在祢里面的新身份。愿我们向身边的每一个人彰显祢的恩典和真理。阿们。

IDENTITY IN CHRIST

"If anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" - 2 Corinthians 5:17

I recall times when I struggled with insecurity and uncertainty about who I was meant to be. And in moments like that 2 Corinthians 5:17 spoke to me deeply, reminding me that in Christ, I am a new creation, transformed by his grace and love. Embracing this truth has reshaped how I view myself and others.

Identity in Christ isn’t merely a concept; it’s a profound reality. It means understanding that our worth and purpose are found in Christ alone. Through his sacrifice on the cross, Jesus offers us forgiveness, redemption, and a new identity as children of God. This identity transcends our past mistakes, insecurities, and cultural labels.

In Christ we are called to live with confidence and purpose. We are empowered to walk in righteousness, love, and humility. Our identity is rooted in his unchanging love and promises, not in the fleeting opinions of others or in worldly achievements.

Understanding my identity in Christ has brought me freedom and joy. It has allowed me to live authentically, without fear of judgment or comparison. Each day is an opportunity to grow closer to him, to reflect his character, and to share his love with others.

If you wrestle with questions of identity, turn to God’s Word. Seek his truth about who you are in Christ. Embrace the reality that you are chosen, called to glorify God, and deeply loved.

Jesus, thank you for the new identity we have in you. May we reflect your grace and truth to everyone around us. Amen.