Ben from One Church Oak Park walks through Colossians 3:5–17 to unpack what it means to actively live out our new identity in Christ.

Using the everyday imagery of stripping off dirty bedsheets or changing out of muddy shoes, Ben shows that following Jesus requires a double action:

1. Putting Off the Old Self (vv. 5–11): Putting to death earthly vices like sexual immorality, lust, evil desire, greed, anger, and slander.

2. Putting On the New Self (vv. 12–17): Embracing our identity as God's chosen, holy, and dearly loved children by actively putting on compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.

Too many Christians get trapped in a "comfortable middle"—avoiding blatant sin, but never fully surrendering their lives to become like Jesus. Learn how stepping into your true baptismal identity transforms not only your heart, but your entire church community.