Today is just a simple thought but one everyone needs to consider with profound honesty. There are only two possible identities for humans in the world. In our world of identity politics, it's hard to consider that there are simply two identities. The bible gives us a simplicity that moves directly to the heart of the human problem. Christians should never primarily be asking ourselves whether someone is republican, democrat, or anything else. We are always focused foremost on whether someone is in Adam or Christ. We all live and breathe according to one of these two identities.

In Romans 5 and 1 Corinthians 15, Paul gives explanation about what it is to be in Adam or Christ.

Romans 5:

In Adam In Christ

Enemies of God Reconciled and saved

All sinners The free gift of grace

All subject to death Justified before God

Under God's judgment Given life

Condemned in sin Made righteous

Law breakers Grace abounding

Ruled by sin and death Eternal life

1 Corinthians 15:

In Adam In Christ

Of physical life Of spiritual life

Of the dust Of heaven

In the image of Adam In the image of Christ

And at the return of Jesus...

Perishable Imperishable

Mortal body Immortal body

So, when we look around us and hear our world talk about a million different identities, let's all think about the only two that ever matter.

Are you in Adam or Christ?