Teach Your Grandchildren their Identity in Christ with these Bible Verses

In a world that is quick to label children as smart, athletic, funny, pretty—or even with hurtful words—our grandchildren need something far more lasting. They need to know who God says they are. As grandmothers, we have the wonderful privilege of speaking God's truth over their lives and reminding them that their identity is found in Christ, not in the opinions of others or their achievements. One of the most powerful ways to do this is by sharing Scripture. These 10 Bible verses will help you encourage your grandchildren to grow in the confidence of knowing who they are in Christ.

John 1:12 NIV (child of God)

       Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his        name, he gave the right to become children of God.

Galatians 22:20 NIV (new creation)

     I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God who loved me and gave himself for me.

Colossians 3:12  (beloved)   

     Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.

2 Corinthians 5:17 (new creation)

     Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!

Romans 8:16 NIV (adopted as God’s children)

     The Spirit himself  testifies with our spirit that we are children of God.

Romans 8:14 NIV (child of God)

     For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God.

Zephaniah 3:17 NIV (delighted in)

     The LORD your God is with you,

     the Mighty Warrior who saves.

     He will take great delight in you;

    in his love he will no longer rebuke you,

    but will rejoice over you with singing.

Psalm 139:1-2 NIV (known)

      You have searched me, LORD,

        and you know me.

     You know when I sit and when I rise;

       you perceive my thoughts from afar.

1 John 4:10 NIV (loved)

     This is love; not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his son to be an atoning sacrifice for our sin. 

Ephesians 3:12  NIV (welcomed)

     In him and through faith in him, we may approach God with freedom and confidence.

What are some other Bible verses that show our identity in Christ? Please share in the comments.