Identity Theft | Episode 8 | Born Again

Duane Sheriff Ministries - Messages

In the eighth episode of "Identity Theft," Duane Sheriff teaches the contrast between Adam's disobedience and Christ's obedience and how it affects believers today. Citing Romans 5, he explains how Adam's sin brought death and condemnation to all humanity, while Jesus' righteousness brings life and justification to those who believe.

Just as we were born into sin through Adam, we can be born again into righteousness through Jesus Christ. Through our new identity in Christ, believers are now righteous, holy, and more than conquerors (Romans 8:37). God brought forth Jesus through the virgin birth, bypassing man's sin nature. 1 Peter 1:23 describes how believers are born again of incorruptible seed through the Word of God.

Isaiah 9:6 prophesies Jesus as both a child born and a son given. While Jesus had a beginning in His humanity, He is eternal as the Son of God. Jesus is the "everlasting Father" of the new creation, not to be confused with God the Father. Through our faith in Jesus, believers can overcome sin, sickness, and the challenges of this world.