How a person “identifies” has become a popular topic in our culture. But I would argue that the number one identity of a believer is whether they are in Christ or not. In fact, that is the only identity that truly matters, and one that conforms to reality and truth.

Are you in Christ Jesus?

This is the very simple main idea of this text. The central truth is that believers are the offspring of Abraham by virtue of their union with Christ Jesus. That is communicated in a variety of ways in this paragraph. But the point is that believers are united together in Christ - all sons of God through faith, and if sons then heirs!

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