From Sinner to Saint
"To the faithful saints in Christ Jesus at Ephesus." - Ephesians 1:1
There’s a big difference between a saint and a sinner. Humans are called “sinners” more than 300 times in the Bible. But it’s interesting—Paul never calls his audience “sinners.” Do you know why? Because he’s talking to believers, and if you’ve been SAVED, you’re no longer a SINNER.
When you are in Christ, your identity changes. You are no longer defined by your past sins but by your present relationship with Jesus. The Bible tells us that if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!
This transformation is more than just a change in status; it’s a change in nature. As believers, we are no longer bound by the label of “sinner.” Instead, we are called “saints,” set apart for God’s purposes. This doesn’t mean we won’t struggle with sin or that we become perfect overnight. It means that our primary identity is no longer rooted in our failures but in Christ’s victory.
Paul emphasizes this in his letters. In Ephesians 1:1, he addresses the believers as “saints.” He doesn’t see them through the lens of their past mistakes but through the lens of Christ’s redemptive work. This new identity calls us to live differently. We are called to live as those who are set apart, reflecting God’s holiness in our daily lives.
Being a saint means living in the reality of who we are in Christ. It means embracing the truth that we are loved, forgiven, and empowered by the Holy Spirit to live a life that honors God. It means rejecting the lies of the enemy that try to drag us back into our old ways of thinking and living.
As saints, we have a new mission. We are to proclaim the praises of Him who called us out of darkness into His marvelous light. Our lives should be a testimony to the transforming power of Jesus. We are no longer sinners defined by our shortcomings; we are saints defined by His grace.
So, the next time the enemy tries to remind you of your past, remind him of your present. Remind him that you are in Christ, a new creation, a saint set apart for God’s glory, and live in the freedom and purpose that come with this new identity.
There’s a big difference between a saint and a sinner. Humans are called “sinners” more than 300 times in the Bible. But it’s interesting—Paul never calls his audience “sinners.” Do you know why? Because he’s talking to believers, and if you’ve been SAVED, you’re no longer a SINNER.
When you are in Christ, your identity changes. You are no longer defined by your past sins but by your present relationship with Jesus. The Bible tells us that if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!
This transformation is more than just a change in status; it’s a change in nature. As believers, we are no longer bound by the label of “sinner.” Instead, we are called “saints,” set apart for God’s purposes. This doesn’t mean we won’t struggle with sin or that we become perfect overnight. It means that our primary identity is no longer rooted in our failures but in Christ’s victory.
Paul emphasizes this in his letters. In Ephesians 1:1, he addresses the believers as “saints.” He doesn’t see them through the lens of their past mistakes but through the lens of Christ’s redemptive work. This new identity calls us to live differently. We are called to live as those who are set apart, reflecting God’s holiness in our daily lives.
Being a saint means living in the reality of who we are in Christ. It means embracing the truth that we are loved, forgiven, and empowered by the Holy Spirit to live a life that honors God. It means rejecting the lies of the enemy that try to drag us back into our old ways of thinking and living.
As saints, we have a new mission. We are to proclaim the praises of Him who called us out of darkness into His marvelous light. Our lives should be a testimony to the transforming power of Jesus. We are no longer sinners defined by our shortcomings; we are saints defined by His grace.
So, the next time the enemy tries to remind you of your past, remind him of your present. Remind him that you are in Christ, a new creation, a saint set apart for God’s glory, and live in the freedom and purpose that come with this new identity.
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