Some have called these God’s communicable attributes because we, being made in His image, can imitate them. “Therefore, be imitators of God, as beloved children; and walk in love, just as Christ also loved you and gave Himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God as a fragrant aroma.”
Ephesians 5:1-2
Love
Joy
Peace
Patient
Kindness
Goodness
Faithfulness
Gentleness
Self-control
Benevolent
Gracious
Holy
Jealous
Just
Wrathful
Merciful
Truthful
Righteous
Wise
Discerning
Beautiful
God’s Natural Attributes
God’s incommunicable attributes are those that belong to God alone.
“I am the LORD, and there is no other; besides Me there is no God.”
Isaiah 45:5
Eternal
Incomprehensible
All-knowing
All-wise
All-powerful
Omnipresent
Self-existent
Creator
Trinity
Self-sufficient
Sovereign
Immutable
Independent
Transcendent
Immanence
Judge
Majestic
Perfect
Infinite
2. Praise God for Who You Are in Christ
“But by His doing you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification, and redemption, so that just as it is written, “Let Him who boast, boast in the Lord” 1 Corinthians 1:30-31.
All the moral and ethical commands, given to the believer in Christ, are rooted in, based on and shaped by our union with Jesus Christ. The phrases in Christ, in Him, and in the Lord, are used over 160 times in the New Testament. Being in Christ is not like tools in box or clothes in a closet but like a branch in a vine or a limb in a body. A survey of the “in Christ” passages reveal over forty truths about our identity in the Lord.
Only 20 are provided here. Begin each day by praising God for who He has made you in Christ and act like it in the power of the Holy Spirit.
Know who you are in Christ
Act like who you are in Christ
Alive to God Eph 2:4-5; Col 3:1-4
Live the life Eph 4:1-2; Col 3:5-11
Loved 1 John 4:10; Rom 5:8
Love Rom 5:5; Eph 5:1-2
Dead to sin Rom 6:2-10
Give no place to sin Rom 6:11-15
Forgiven Eph 1:7; Col 1:13-14
Forgive Eph 4:32; Rom 8:1, 33-34
Righteous Phil 3:9; Gal 2:16
Live Righteously Phil 3:13-14; Gal 2:20
Child of God John 1:12-13
Act like His child Eph 5:1; 1 Pet 1:14-15
God’s possession 2 Tim 2:19; 1 Pet1:18
Yield to God Rom 12:1-2; 2 Tim 2:19-21
Heir of God Rom 8:17; Col 1:12; Eph1:11
Add to your inheritance Matt 6:19-21; 2 Cor 5:9-10
Possessor of every spiritual blessing Eph 1:3; 2:5; 2 Pet 1:3-4
Seek things above Col 3:1-2
Blessed by God 1 Pet 3:9-12
Give a blessing 1 Pet 3:8-9
Servant of God 1 Cor 7:22-23; Rom6:22
Serve Rom 6:17-19; 12:11; Heb 12:28
New Creation in Christ 2 Cor 5:17
Live in Christ Gal 5:1; Rom 8:4
Free from the law Rom 6:14; 7:1-6
Live in Christ Gal 5:1; Rom 8:4
Light of the world 1 Thess 5:5; Matt 5:14
Let your light shine Eph 5:8; Matt 5:15-16
Victorious over Satan Rev 12:9-11; Col 1:13-14
Claim your victory Eph 6:11-17; Jas 4:7
Cleansed John 15:3; 1 John 1:7, 9
Live a clean life 2 Cor 7:1; Phil 4:8
Possessor of peace Rom 5:1; John 14:27
Be a peacemaker Rom 12:18; 14:19; Col 3:15
Received God’s grace Eph 2:8-9
Grow in grace 2 Pet 3:18
Indwelt by the Holy Spirit 1 Cor 6:19 -20; Rom 8:9, 14
Yield to the Holy Spirit Eph 5:18;4:30; 1 Thess 5:19
Spiritual gifts 1 Cor 12:4-13; Rom 12:3-6
Use your gift Rom 12:6-8;1 Pet 4:10-11
3. Praise God for the Holy Spirit and Invite Himto Fulfill His “Job Description” in You
The Holy Spirit is God, third person of the Trinity, and your source of power in the Christian life. Daily review his divine “job description”, which covers every aspect of your life. Learn to cooperate with the Holy Spirit who is on duty constantly and eager to empower you.
Convicts of sin, righteous and judgment (John 16:7-11)
Glorifies Jesus Christ (John 16:14)
Regenerates us (Titus 3:5; John 3:5, 8)
Baptized with (1 Cor 12:13)
Sealed with (Eph 1:13; 4:30)
Indwelt with (1 Cor 6:19-20)
Anointed with (1 John 2:20, 27)
Gives assurance of salvation (Rom 8:14-16)
Fills, controls and empowers us (Eph 5:17-21)
Leads us (Rom 8:14)
Imparts spiritual gifts to us (1 Cor 12:7,11)
Illuminates Scriptures to the believer (John 14:26; 16:12-15; 1 Cor 2:12-16; 1 Jn 2:20, 27)
Intercedes for us (Rom 8:26)
Produces Christ-like character in us (John 7:38-39; Gal 5:22-23)
Gives us the power to love (Rom. 5:5)
Sanctifies us (1 Pet 1:2)
Transforms us into the image of Jesus (2 Cor 3:18; 1 Cor 6:11)
Empowers us to witness of Christ (Acts 1:8)
Comforts and counsels us (John 14:16; 2 Cor 1:3-5)
Will raise and transform our bodies (Rom 8:11)
4. Praise God for the Armor He Provides and Put it on By Faith
“But put on the Lord Jesus Christ and make no provision for the flesh in regard to its lusts.” Romans 13:14
Ephesians 6:10-20:
Gird your loins with truth
Put on the Breastplate of Righteousness
Shod your feet with the preparation of the Gospel
Take up the Shield of Faith
Put on the Helmet of Salvation
Take up the Sword of the Spirit
Now bring your request to God!
“Therefore, let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.”
Hebrews 4:16
Begin Each Day with a Four-fold Praise!
“Through Him then, let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is the fruit of lips that give thanks to His name.” Hebrews 13:15
Steve King
PastorSteve King served as the Senior Pastor at Cherrydale Baptist Church in Arlington, VA from 1983 to 2019, and Senior Pastor Emeritus from 2019-2022. Steve has a passion to make disciples who love God and people above all else. He hosted Renewing Hope on WAVA 105.1 FM for 26 years, led the Band of Shepherds pastors’ fellowship for 30 years, served on the board of Pioneers International for 26 years, was on the leadership team of One Heart DC and is lecturer and writer for the C.S. Lewis Institute. He is the author of Beware the Slow Leaks – eight ways ministry leaders can thrive and finish strong (Salem Books). Steve holds degrees from the University of Georgia (BBA) and Western Seminary (MDiv).
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PastorSteve King served as the Senior Pastor at Cherrydale Baptist Church in Arlington, VA from 1983 to 2019, and Senior Pastor Emeritus from 2019-2022. Steve has a passion to make disciples who love God and people above all else. He hosted Renewing Hope on WAVA 105.1 FM for 26 years, led the Band of Shepherds pastors’ fellowship for 30 years, served on the board of Pioneers International for 26 years, was on the leadership team of One Heart DC and is lecturer and writer for the C.S. Lewis Institute. He is the author of Beware the Slow Leaks – eight ways ministry leaders can thrive and finish strong (Salem Books). Steve holds degrees from the University of Georgia (BBA) and Western Seminary (MDiv).
COPYRIGHT: This publication is published by C.S. Lewis Institute; 8001 Braddock Road, Suite 301; Springfield, VA 22151. Portions of the publication may be reproduced for noncommercial, local church or ministry use without prior permission. Electronic copies of the PDF files may be duplicated and transmitted via e-mail for personal and church use. Articles may not be modified without prior written permission of the Institute. For questions, contact the Institute: 703.914.5602 or email us.
