New in Christ - Part 3 | Colossians 3:10-11

Scripture: Colossians 3:10–11

Summary: Paul reminds us that following Jesus isn’t just about putting off old sins—it’s about putting on a whole new identity. When you came to Christ, something decisive happened: the old you was laid down, and a new you was given, one rooted in Christ alone. That identity isn’t fragile or temporary; it’s secure, settled, and continually being renewed into the image of Jesus. When Christ becomes your defining center, you stop living for approval and start living from acceptance—because Christ is all, and Christ is in all.

Key Takeaways:

• Your identity is not something you earn; it’s something you receive in Christ.

• Putting on the new self means living from who you already are, not striving to become someone else.

• When Christ defines you, freedom replaces pressure, and purpose replaces insecurity.

• Growth begins when Jesus is above all else—personally and collectively.