Be Yourself: Discovering Your New Identity in Christ

by Colin S. Smith

Many people think that being a Christian is like wearing a mask – just another form of pretending to be something you are not. Nothing could be further from the truth.

In this 50-page book, "Be Yourself: Discovering Your Identity in Christ," Pastor Colin Smith explains why the Christian life is all about discovering who you are in Jesus Christ and then being who you are. The Bible says, “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation, the old has gone, the new has come’’ (2 Corinthians 5:17).

Colin S. Smith is senior pastor of The Orchard Evangelical Free Church in the northwest suburbs of Chicago and a Council Member with The Gospel Coalition. For more resources by Colin Smith visit Unlocking the Bible, where you can request a free sample of LifeKEYS Daily devotional, listen to the radio program, or browse other gospel-centered, Christ-exalting resources. You can also follow Colin on Twitter @PastorColinS.

35 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 14, 2015

About the author

Colin Smith was born in Edinburgh, Scotland. He came to personal faith in Christ at the age of six, and sensed God's call to pastoral ministry early in life. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Theology and Master of Philosophy from London Bible College. Before coming to the States in 1996, Colin served as the Senior Pastor of the Enfield Evangelical Free Church in London for 16 years. While in London, he was active in the Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches in England; and served the Fellowship as president.Colin currently serves as Senior Pastor of the The Orchard Evangelical Free Church in Arlington Heights, Illinois. He is committed to preaching the Bible in a way that nourishes the soul by directing attention to Jesus Christ. He has published several books and is the teacher of the popular evangelistic video series, 10 Keys for Unlocking the Bible Story.

Reviews

[Laura Eder · Rating 5 out of 5]

A short, yet compelling look at what it means to be your (new) self by discovering all that belongs to those who trust in Christ.

[Alan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the simplicity of this little book. Colin Smith shares some incredibly hard to grasp truths in a way that is not watered down but very accessible. He accurately sums up what it means to be IN CHRIST.

Whether you are looking for something to jump start your faith or just need reminding of who you are in Christ after many seasons of being one, this book is a treasure.