Your Identity in Christ
The moment you accept Christ, your identity changes. You become a new creation. The old is gone, and the new has begun. Your past experiences—or even your present struggles—cannot define or change your identity in Christ.
2 Corinthians 5:17 (NKJV)
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.”
Ephesians 4:24 (NIV)
“And to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.”
Your identity is sealed with the blood of Jesus, and it cannot be changed by your actions. The only thing that can alter your identity is renouncing Christ—this is what is described in Hebrews 6:6, which I will explain further below.
Your identity in Christ is not defined by what you do, but by what Christ has already done for you at the cross. I know this isn’t commonly preached, but let’s take a moment to reason together.
Isaiah 1:18 (KJV)
“Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord:…”
If God loved us before we ever thought of needing Him—when we were still in sin—He loved us first. He demonstrated His love for us while we were still disobedient.
Romans 5:8 (NIV)
“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
So what makes us think He will reject us when we sin? If it wasn’t our holiness that caused Him to love us in the first place, why do we now treat our actions as a condition of His love?
Talk to me, friend—does that make sense to you?
Forever and ever, you will be righteous, perfect, and holy in the eyes of God. The blood of Jesus Christ covered all your sins—past, present, and future—if you believe and trust in what Christ has done.
So, am I saying our actions have no role in any of this?
No. I’m saying your actions (sins) do not determine or change your identity in Christ.
Christ is the determining factor.
There are many reasons why we should live holy and avoid sin, but the benefits or consequences only affect us—they do not change our standing before God.
If you want more insight, I recommend reading my book “Your Sins Don’t Count”, where I explore this in detail.
But for the sake of your identity, I want to highlight the only action that can change who you are in Christ: renouncing Christ.
And even that is nearly impossible, because very few Christians ever qualify to do so. (renouncing Christ.)
Hebrews 6:6 (NIV)
“And who have fallen away, to be brought back to repentance is impossible. To their loss they are crucifying the Son of God all over again and subjecting him to public disgrace.”
Let’s Break Down the Qualifications in Hebrews 6
1. “Those who were once enlightened”
These are believers who have deeply known God—not just as new converts, but as those who have lived in and understood the finished work of Christ.
2. “Who have tasted the heavenly gift”
This refers to those who have received salvation and known Jesus personally.
Ephesians 2:8 (NIV)
“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God.”
3. “Who have shared in the Holy Spirit”
These are believers who have received the Holy Spirit and walked in baptism and communion with Him.
4. “Who have tasted the goodness of the word of God”
These are people who have received supernatural revelation from the Word and live in deep understanding of the Scriptures.
5. “And the powers of the coming age”
These are believers who have experienced the gifts of the Spirit—healing, miracles, prosperity, and mighty works.
So if any believer reaches this level of maturity, then it’s possible for them to renounce Christ.
Otherwise, it is impossible.
And once a person does renounce Christ at that level, the Bible says it is impossible for them to return.
When such a Christian renounces Christ, their identity changes, and they lose salvation. That is the only action that can affect your standing in Christ.
You cannot sin your salvation away.
Therefore, besides renouncing Christ, your actions will never change how God sees you. He sees you as holy, perfect, and righteous—even when you fall short or sin.
And no, I’m not telling you to live however you want. I’m showing you the other side of the coin:
God is not moved by your sins.
His love for you is far greater than your performance.