“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.”
— 2 Corinthians 5:17
In today’s culture, the question “Who am I?” is often answered with a swirl of confusion, ever-changing feelings, or superficial labels. From social media to schoolyard conversations, children are bombarded with messages about their identity—messages that often contradict the eternal truth of God’s Word. As Christian parents and homeschoolers, we have the sacred calling to teach our children where their true identity lies: in Christ alone.
📣 The Identity Crisis of Our Times
The world teaches our children to build their identity on shaky foundations:
- Feelings: “Be who you feel you are.”
- Performance: “You are what you achieve.”
- Appearance or Popularity: “You are how others perceive you.”
- Gender and Sexuality: “You can define yourself however you choose.”
These messages seem empowering but often leave children more anxious, insecure, and unstable. The result? A generation of kids asking, “Am I enough?” “Do I matter?” “Who am I really?”—and not finding lasting answers.
But God’s Word gives a better answer. A permanent one.
🙌 Who Am I in Christ?
When your child understands who they are in Christ, everything changes. The Bible tells us that our identity doesn’t come from our performance, personality, or preferences—it comes from God’s design and Christ’s redemption.
Here are 10 truths every child should know about their identity in Jesus:
- I am created in God’s image (Genesis 1:27)
- I am deeply loved (Romans 5:8)
- I am completely forgiven (Ephesians 1:7)
- I am a new creation (2 Corinthians 5:17)
- I am chosen and adopted (Ephesians 1:4–5)
- I am a temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19)
- I am a citizen of heaven (Philippians 3:20)
- I am part of the body of Christ (1 Corinthians 12:27)
- I am God’s masterpiece (Ephesians 2:10)
- I am more than a conqueror (Romans 8:37)
These aren’t just memory verses—they’re anchors for your child’s soul.
🏛️ Identity in the Bible: Changed Lives
Use Bible stories to show how God transforms people’s identities:
- Peter: Once impulsive and afraid—became the rock on which Christ built His church (Matthew 16:18).
- Mary Magdalene: Once possessed by demons—became the first witness of the Resurrection (John 20:1–18).
- Paul: Once a persecutor of Christians—became the apostle to the Gentiles (Acts 9).
These real people encountered Jesus and were never the same. He didn’t just change their behavior—He gave them new names, new missions, and new hearts.
🏠 Teaching Identity in Christ at Home
✏️ 1. Begin Each Day with Affirmation
Start your homeschool morning with truth:
“You are a child of God, made with purpose, and loved with an everlasting love.”
Speak identity over them using Scripture-based affirmations.
📖 2. Bible Memory with Purpose
Memorize verses about identity: Galatians 2:20, Ephesians 2:10, and Romans 8:1.
Let them write and illustrate “Who God Says I Am” flashcards.
📚 3. Culture vs. Christ Activity
Create a sorting activity where kids compare cultural messages with biblical truths (e.g., “Follow your heart” vs. “Trust in the Lord”).
🧩 4. Journal Their Journey
Have your children journal or draw answers to:
- “Who does God say I am?”
- “What lies do I hear about myself?”
- “What truth replaces that lie?”
🛡️ 5. Guard the Inputs
Evaluate shows, books, and platforms: do they promote self-centered or God-centered identity? Disciple them to discern what honors God.
❤️ Proclaiming the Gospel Through Identity
All of us are born with a broken identity. Sin distorts who we are, but Christ restores us.
Let your child know:
“You don’t have to earn your identity—it’s a gift from Jesus.”
When we surrender to Christ, we are born again with a new heart, a new purpose, and a new identity that can never be taken away.
🧡 Coming Soon: Free Identity in Christ Printables!
As part of the Christ Schooling resources, you’ll soon be able to download tools like:
- “Who I Am in Christ” Verse Cards
- Culture vs. Christ Sorting Activity
- Identity Affirmation Posters for Your Wall
- Bible Character Identity Study Sheets
Keep watching www.christschooling.com for these free printables after the 90-day blog series!
🌿 Final Encouragement
In a world that tries to redefine your child daily, be the voice that reminds them:
“You are not your feelings, not your failures, not your followers—you are God’s beloved child, made on purpose, for a purpose.”
Ground them in Christ, and they will stand tall even when the world shakes.
📖 Key Verse for Today:
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”
— Romans 12:2
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