So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith, for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.
Galatians 3:26-27 NIV
Our sonship identity is a profound truth. Indeed, it comes specifically from faith in Christ Jesus, not merely being called a ‘son of God’. Many people believe this identity arises from birth into a church or attending religious services. However, a deeper understanding of sonship identity in Christ reveals it is tied to a specific decision and a transformed lifestyle. Consequently, this changes everything.
Galatians 3:26-27 clearly explains this concept. The moment you enter a relationship with Christ Jesus, confessing Him as your Lord and personal Saviour, you begin walking with Him. Consequently, you gain the right to be called a child of God. This commitment to Christ is a baptism into His life. Furthermore, it signifies you have clothed yourself in Him, identifying fully with His very being.
Sadly, some feel sonship comes from merely being born into a church. Others think regular religious service attendance grants this status. However, this perspective misses the core truth. Anyone lacking saving faith in Christ Jesus cannot truly be categorised as a child of God. This holds true even if they attend church regularly and engage in many religious activities. For this reason, the absence of faith in Christ Jesus, for salvation, puts one’s sonship into question.
Therefore, understanding sonship identity in Christ is not merely about adding a ‘son of God’ title to your profile. Rather, it is about genuine faith in Christ Jesus. You gain this identity through your personal relationship with Him. When you confess Him as your Lord and Saviour, you then cloth yourself with Him. His lifestyle becomes your lifestyle. His speech and behaviour also become yours. This is how we recognise you as a child of God.
Living It Out
Reflect on your faith today. Do you truly identify with Christ Jesus in your daily life? Embrace your identity as a child of God through genuine faith. Live out His character in every word and action.