1. part 1 – ‘grace identity’

2. identity defines you How we see ourselves, view ourselves, determines how we live Our identity is influenced by several factors

3. l ife in the land of the dead Dead man/woman…walking Ephesians 2 verse 1 ‘As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins…’

4. life in the land of the dead Dead man/woman…under wrath Ephesians 2 verse 3b ‘…Like the rest, we were by nature objects of wrath.’

5. identity influencers & thieves #1. The ‘spirit of this age’ 2:1. As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, 2:2. in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world

6. Galatians 1 verse 3 & 4 3. Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, 4. who gave himself for our sins to rescue us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father,

7. identity influencers & thieves #2. the spiritual powers of evil Verse 2. ‘…and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient.

8. the spiritual powers of evil John 12 verse 31 ‘Now is the time for judgment on this world; now the prince of this world will be driven out.’

9. the spiritual powers of evil 2 Corinthians 4 verse 4 ‘The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.’

10. identity influencers & thieves #3. the spiritual dis-ease of sin Ephesians 2 verse 3 All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our sinful nature and following its desires and thoughts.

11. the spiritual dis-ease of sin Sin is a dis-ease of the soul, being out of alignment with God We were created a ‘living soul’ to be in relationship with God (Genesis 2 verse 7)

13. the spiritual dis-ease of sin John 8 verse 34 & 36 34. Jesus replied, "I tell you the truth, everyone who sins is a slave to sin… 36. So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.

14. the spiritual dis-ease of sin Romans 3 verse 22 & 23 22. This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference, 23. for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,

15. life in the land of the living Ephesians 2 verse 4&5 4. But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, 5. made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions — it is by grace you have been saved.

17. grace identity I am… Greatly loved Given unlimited mercy Given resurrection life Given salvation by grace Given purpose