You are Not a Sinner

We Are Not Sinners: Understanding Our Identity in Christ

Addressing the Remnant of God

As believers, it’s time we stop identifying ourselves as sinners. Yes, we all sin, and we all fall short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23), but that doesn’t define who we are. Our identity is not tied to our shortcomings but to the grace and redemption found in Christ Jesus. Let me share what God has revealed to me about this powerful truth.

The Child Analogy: How the World Perceives Us

Think of a child who is misbehaving in a store. The world might look at that child and say, “That kid is bad.” However, the parent’s perspective is different. The parent knows their child is not inherently bad—they see their potential, love them, and want to guide them.

Similarly, the world tries to label us by our sins and failures, keeping us trapped in an old mindset. But God, as our perfect Father, sees us through the lens of love and redemption. When we come to Christ, we are no longer defined by the old system of the flesh but by the new life in the Spirit (Romans 8:1-2).

Our Identity in God’s Kingdom

We are earthly beings with physical desires, but we walk by the Spirit. In Christ, we are new creations: “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” (2 Corinthians 5:17). We are no longer part of “The Walking Dead,” spiritually lifeless and bound to sin.

The good we do comes from God’s Spirit working within us. Jesus said, “Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven” (Matthew 5:16). When people see the good in us, they praise God, our perfect Father, just as a parent is praised for raising a well-behaved child.

Acknowledging Human Weakness Without Condemnation

We will stumble and fall because we are human. Yet, that doesn’t make us sinners in identity. The Bible reminds us that “God’s grace is sufficient” (2 Corinthians 12:9), and through the blood of Jesus, we are covered. We don’t have to toil or rely on our own strength to achieve perfection—we rely on God’s grace and the righteousness He has given us (Philippians 3:9).

Reframing the Concept of Self-Control

God revealed to me that “self-control” is a worldly term that doesn’t accurately reflect Kingdom principles. In the Kingdom of God, there is no self-sufficiency; everything we have comes from Him. “You are not your own; you were bought at a price” (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). Even the discipline we exercise is not ours but God’s work within us.

Paul’s teachings illustrate this concept beautifully. When Paul talks about disciplining his body, he doesn’t identify with his flesh but views it as something to bring under submission (1 Corinthians 9:27). Similarly, we are disciplined by Christ, who is the head of the body, and we align ourselves with His authority.

Aligning With the Mind of Christ

Our carnal nature no longer defines us. Instead, we make it obedient to the Spirit of God. “We take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ” (2 Corinthians 10:5). This alignment is a conscious decision, one that starts in the mind and reflects our spiritual authority.

We are righteous through faith in Christ. “God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God” (2 Corinthians 5:21). This righteousness is our true identity—not sin.

The Power of Intentional Decisions

Transformation begins with intentionality. It starts with the decision to trust in God and rely on His strength. When we try to depend on ourselves, we are more likely to stumble. However, when we walk in step with the Spirit, we are empowered to live victoriously (Galatians 5:16).

Reclaiming Our True Identity

We are not sinners—we are God’s children. When God looks at us, He doesn’t see our flaws or failures. He sees the blood of Jesus, which has made us whole and sanctified. “You are fearfully and wonderfully made” (Psalm 139:14). We have been reborn, renewed, and brought into the image of Christ through sanctification (Romans 8:29).

Walking in the Truth of Sanctification

As believers, our journey is one of continual renewal. “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind” (Romans 12:2). Let’s leave behind the mindset of “I am a sinner” and embrace our true identity as redeemed children of God.

We are no longer bound by sin or defined by our past. We are sanctified, set apart, and called to reflect God’s glory. Let’s walk boldly in this truth, knowing that we are His—loved, redeemed, and righteous.