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Who I am in Christ: 8 Bible verses to memorize

What God says about those who belong to him. Short enough to learn one a week; each comes with a line of context.

  1. 2 Corinthians 5:17

    Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away. Behold, the new has come!

    Paul on the new creation.

  2. Galatians 2:20

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

    Paul's description of his own life.

  3. Romans 8:1

    Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.

    The opening sentence of Romans 8.

  4. Ephesians 2:10

    For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance as our way of life.

    Paul on why we were made.

  5. John 1:12

    But to all who did receive Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God—

    From the prologue of John's Gospel.

  6. 1 Peter 2:9

    But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.

    Peter's description of the church using Israel's titles.

  7. Romans 8:16–17

    The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. And if we are children, then we are heirs: heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ—if indeed we suffer with Him, so that we may also be glorified with Him.

    The Spirit's witness and what heirs receive.

  8. Colossians 3:3

    For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God.

    A short sentence about where life is hidden.

Berean Standard Bible (public domain).

How to memorize it, five minutes a day

  1. One phrase at a time. Read the first phrase aloud twice. Cover it and say it. Uncover it and check every word.
  2. Add the next phrase only when the first comes easily, then say the two together. Keep joining until the verse is whole.
  3. Come back tomorrow and say it before you look. Rate yourself honestly: got it, needed help, or practise again.
  4. Space the reviews. Each time you recall it without help, wait longer before the next review: a day, three days, a week, a month.
  5. Say the whole passage once a week so the verses stay joined, not just memorized one by one.