BONUS EPISODE: Where Are You Empty? Living Out of Fullness

Episode • Oct 23, 2019 • 37m

How the biblical concept of identity, rooted in Paul's letters to the Ephesians and Colossians, can radically transform our daily lives and free us from the shame and lies of our inherited identity. In this exclusive Voxology solo episode, Tim Stafford introduces a powerful past sermon from Mike Erre that explores what it means to be "in Christ" and how our God-given identity is foundational to becoming who we were created to be. Despite being recorded several years ago, Mike’s reflection is more relevant than ever, challenging us to move from performance-based faith into a grace-driven reality of fullness.

Key Takeaways: • Inherited Identity vs. In-Christ Identity – Unpacking the difference between the scripts the world writes for us and the indestructible identity we receive through Jesus. • Becoming Who You Already Are – How Paul’s order of indicative (what Christ has done) before imperative (what we should do) is essential to a healthy understanding of growth and obedience. • Identity in Ephesians and Colossians – Exploring profound truths from Paul’s letters about what it means to be sealed, adopted, raised, and filled in Christ. • The Role of Grace in Formation – Challenging the belief that grace simply cleans up our past, instead showing how grace leads and sustains our transformation. • Living From Fullness, Not Emptiness – How the false pursuit of "more" can be put to rest when we fully embrace the completeness we already have in Christ.

Resources Mentioned: • Book of Ephesians – Ephesians 1–4 • Book of Colossians – Colossians 1–3 • "The Secret" – Referenced as an example of modern-day gnostic thinking • Good Friday Activity Cards – Reflection prompts for listing false identities and embracing Christ’s truth • Past Episodes with Tim Gombis – Exploring Kingdom dynamics vs. sin and death patterns

Let this episode be a pause to realign your understanding of grace, formation, and true identity. Join us in preparing for Good Friday by reflecting on the lies you carry and the truth Christ declares over you.

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