#76 | You Are Not Who You Were | Romans 8:9 | The Great 8

One of the greatest battles believers face isn't just the battle against sin—it's the battle over identity.Too many Christians have been saved by grace but are still living under old labels. They know Jesus forgave them, but they still identify with shame. They know God redeemed them, but they still see themselves through the lens of past failures, old addictions, broken seasons, and former mistakes. Romans 8:9 reminds us of a life-changing truth: "You are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God lives in you." Something fundamentally changed the moment the Spirit of God moved into your life. The enemy wants your history to become your identity. He wants you trapped by what you did, what happened to you, and who you used to be. But the Gospel declares that your past may be part of your story, yet it is no longer your identity. Jesus didn't simply improve your life—He gave you a new one.In this episode, we unpack three powerful truths about your identity in Christ:1. The Spirit Changes Your Position — You are no longer spiritually dead, separated from God, or owned by sin. The Spirit moved in, and everything changed.2. Old Labels Lose Their Authority — Shame, failure, addiction, insecurity, and regret may still speak, but they no longer have the final word over your life.3. New Identity Produces New Direction — What you believe about yourself ultimately shapes how you live. When identity changes, direction changes.We'll also explore why salvation is more than behavior modification, how the Holy Spirit transforms our position before God, and why believers must stop identifying with the version of themselves that Jesus died to replace.If you've been struggling to move beyond your past, carrying old labels, or living under the weight of condemnation, this episode will remind you of one simple truth:You are not who you were.Send us Fan MailBook Derek Griffon to Speak at your next event https://www.derekgriffon.com/invite