Renamed: Names God Gives His People
Many people call themselves Christians, but the Bible rarely uses that word.
Instead, Scripture gives believers a collection of powerful names that reveal who we are in Christ and how we are called to live.
- Child of God.
- Ambassador for Christ.
- Light of the world.
- Letter From Christ
- Instrument of Righteousness.
- Living Stones.
These are not just labels. They are identity statements.
Each name reveals something about what God has done in us, who we belong to, and the purpose we have been given. They remind us that faith is not simply about believing the right things; it is about living as the people God has called us to be.
The world often defines us by our past, our failures, or our accomplishments.
But the gospel gives us something better.
It gives us a new identity.
This page is a growing collection of the names Scripture gives to those who belong to Christ and what each one teaches us about our identity, purpose, and faith.
Soldier of Christ
📖 2 Timothy 2:3
Believers are called to endure hardship like soldiers serving under a commander. Following Christ requires discipline, perseverance, and a willingness to remain focused on the mission of the Kingdom. A soldier of Christ does not become entangled in the distractions of the world but lives with loyalty to the One who enlisted him.
Light of the World
📖 Matthew 5:14
Jesus calls His followers the light of the world, reflecting His truth and goodness into a dark world. Just as light reveals what is hidden and guides those who are lost, believers are meant to live in a way that points others toward God. Our lives are not meant to hide the gospel but to shine it.
Ambassador for Christ
📖 2 Corinthians 5:20
An ambassador represents the authority and message of the king who sends him. In the same way, believers represent Christ to the world. We carry the message of reconciliation, inviting others to be restored to God through Jesus.
Letter From Christ
📖 2 Corinthians 3:3
Paul describes believers as living letters written by Christ, not with ink but by the Spirit of the living God. Our transformed lives become visible testimonies of the gospel. People may never read a Bible, but they often read the lives of those who follow Christ.
Instrument of Righteousness
📖 Romans 6:13
Once used for sin, our lives are now offered to God as instruments of righteousness. Through Christ, believers are transformed and repurposed so that our words, actions, and gifts can serve God’s purposes in the world.
Living Stones
📖 1 Peter 2:5
Believers are described as living stones being built together into a spiritual house. Rather than isolated individuals, we are part of a greater structure that God is building His people, united in Christ and formed into a dwelling place for His presence.
Stewards of God’s Grace
📖 1 Peter 4:10
God entrusts believers with gifts and opportunities to serve others. As stewards of His grace, we are called to faithfully use what He has given us to encourage, support, and build up the body of Christ.
More than Conquers
📖 Romans 8:37
Through the love of Christ, believers are more than conquerors. Even in hardship, suffering, or opposition, the victory secured by Jesus cannot be taken away. Our hope and triumph are rooted not in our strength but in His.