Identity in Christ: 7 Truths That Will Transform How You Fight Sin
From Dial In with Jonny Ardavanis by Jonny Ardavanis
May 5, 2026 · 32 min
About this episode
This episode explores the concept of finding identity in Christ and its implications for fighting sin and overcoming temptation.
Did you know the Apostle Paul — who wrote half the New Testament — never once called himself a "Christian"? Instead, he used the phrase "in Christ" nearly 200 times. In this episode, we unpack what it means to find your identity in Christ, why so many believers struggle with temptation and insecurity, and how understanding union with Christ is the grip of the entire Christian life. This episode is brought to you by our ministry partner Accountable2You. Join thousands living in freedom with nothing to hide, and visit https://accountable2you.com/dialin. **Use our unique code DIALIN to get 25% off your first year of an Accountable2You Personal or Family Plan** We answer 7 key questions about our identity in Christ, including: • What does it mean to be "in Adam" vs. "in Christ"? • How do we reckon ourselves dead to sin? • What happens when we forget who we are in Christ? • How does our new identity empower us to overcome temptation? • And what do we say when Satan accuses us? Whether you're wrestling with habitual sin, struggling with assurance, or just want to go deeper in your walk with God — this episode is for you. 📖 Key Scriptures: Romans 5–6, Colossians 3, 2 Corinthians 5:17…
People in this episode
Host: Jonny Ardavanis
Topics covered
- identity in Christ
- overcoming temptation
- Christian life
- union with Christ
- spiritual assurance
- fighting sin
Keywords
- identity in Christ
- Apostle Paul
- temptation
- sin
- Christian assurance
- union with Christ
- spirituality
Sponsors
Accountable2You
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: New Testament
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