Many Christians know they have been forgiven, yet still live as though their past, their feelings, their failures, or their temptations define who they are.In Part 2 of our *Transformed* series, we ask a foundational question: *Who are you now that you are in Christ?*Scripture does not tell Christians to construct an identity for themselves. Our identity is something we receive from God. We have been united with Christ, forgiven, made new, indwelt by the Holy Spirit, and freed from sin’s dominion.That changes the way we deal with shame, guilt, comparison, temptation, legalism, and even those sins that seem impossible to overcome.Romans 6 reminds us that the Christian was once a slave to sin—but that is no longer who we are. We have a new Master. Sin may still tempt us, but it no longer owns us.In this episode, we discuss:• The difference between our *condition* and our *position* in Christ• Why the world encourages us to construct our own identity• “Gospel amnesia” and forgetting who we are in Christ• How Christians should deal with shame over their past• Why “I can’t forgive myself” misunderstands the gospel• The danger of allowing feelings to determine what we believe• Why comparison can lead to either pride or despair• What Romans 6 teaches about being dead to sin and alive to God• Why Christians should not identify themselves by their sin• The penalty, power, and presence of sin• The difference between legalism and antinomianism• How our identity in Christ changes the way we fight temptation• Practical examples involving money, lust, contentment, and stewardshipThe question we leave you with is simple:*What is the one sin you have been treating as though it still owns you?*If you are in Christ, sin is no longer your master. Remember who you are—and live from that new identity.*Scriptures discussed:* Romans 6; Romans 7:7, 12; Ephesians 2:4–6; Colossians 2:13–14; 1 Corinthians 6:18–20; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Ezekiel 36:26–27.Learn more, read our latest articles, and listen to other episodes at **TheGospelForum.com**.If this conversation raises questions or exposes an area where you are struggling, we encourage you to speak with the elders and pastors of your local church.#TheGospelForum #IdentityInChrist #Sanctification #ChristianLiving #reformedtheology
