Embracing Your True Identity in Christ
Episode Overview
Understanding Romans 7 and 8 as descriptions of life in the Kingdom of Grace. Embracing freedom from judgment, sin, law, and death through Christ. Receiving the spirit of adoption and calling God our Father. Developing boldness in faith to counter self-accusations. Recognising faith as a gift from the Holy Spirit.
"The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God"
Do you really know who you are? In this episode of 'How it Happens with Colin Cook', Colin takes you on a deep dive into Romans Chapter 8, exploring the powerful message of life in the Spirit and the resurrection of Jesus. He breaks down the common misconceptions between Romans 7 and 8, explaining how both chapters describe life in the Kingdom of Grace.
Colin passionately discusses how we are freed from the judgment of God, sin, law, and death, and how we can embrace our new identity in Christ. Through faith, we receive the spirit of adoption, enabling us to call out to God as our Father, even when our natural minds accuse us of unworthiness. Colin emphasises the importance of boldness in faith, especially for those struggling with addictions.
He reassures that Christ's victory is counted as ours, providing a foundation for resisting self-accusations and embracing the truth of the gospel. This episode is a heartfelt reminder that faith is a gift from God, given by the Holy Spirit to help us believe and persevere through life's challenges. If you're looking for a message of hope and encouragement, this episode is a must-listen.