OUR IDENTITY IN CHRIST:
1) Blessed with every spiritual blessing – (Ephesians 1:3).
2) Chosen and predestined – (Ephesians 1:4-5).
3) Adopted as children of God – (Ephesians 1:5).
4) Redeemed and forgiven – (Ephesians 1:7).
5) Sealed with the Holy Spirit –Ephesians 1:13-14).
6) Made alive with Christ– (Ephesians 2:4-5).
7) God's workmanship – (Ephesians 2:10).
8) Brought near by the blood of Christ – (Ephesians 2:13).
9) Citizens of God's kingdom– (Ephesians 2:19).
10) Members of God's household – (Ephesians 2:19).
11) A holy temple – (Ephesians 2:21-22).
12) Strengthened in our inner being– (Ephesians 3:16).
13) Rooted and grounded in love – (Ephesians 3:17-19).
14) Children of light – (Ephesians 5:8).
15) United with Christ – (Ephesians 5:30-32).

HOW DO WE FIGHT THIS BATTLE?

IDENTITY DECLARATIONS:

In Christ I am blessed with every spiritual blessing heaven has to offer.

In Christ I am chosen and predestined to be a blessing to the world around me.

In Christ I am adopted into God’s family. I am a member of God’s own household.

In Christ I am redeemed and forgiven of all sin: past, present, and future.

In Christ I am sealed with the Holy Spirit, who now lives in me and touches others through me.

In Christ I am made alive with him.

In Christ I am God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works.

In Christ I am a citizen of heaven, seated with Christ in heavenly places.

In Christ I am strengthened in my inner being, rooted and grounded in love.

In Christ I am light and no longer darkness. My life reflects the light of Christ in me.

FAMILY/GROUP DISCUSSION:
(Get more out of this message by talking it over with your family around the lunch table, at your next small group meeting, or with a friend or two at your favorite coffee shop)

1. Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power" (v. 10) – What does it mean to you personally to find strength in God? How do you practically rely on God's power in your daily life?

2. "Take your stand against the devil’s schemes" (v. 11) – In this message, we learned how the devil (accuser) attacks us concerning our identity. Share how you have experienced this kind of attack in your own life. What steps can you take to be stronger in this area?

3. "For our struggle is not against flesh and blood" (v. 12) – How does knowing that our true battle is spiritual impact the way we handle conflicts or challenges with people? How does this perspective influence how we pray for others?

4. "For our struggle is not against flesh and blood" (v. 12) – How does knowing that our true battle is spiritual impact the way we handle conflicts or challenges with people? How does this perspective influence how we pray for others?