“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.” 2 Corinthians 5:17
The definition of appellation is a “name or title” and is often used to define the regions of wine growing around the world.
In a broader context, God has given an appellation to those who believe in Him. He calls you a new creature in Christ Jesus. You are of a rare vintage created in heaven.
This appellation is important because it relates to your new identity. As a believer in Christ you no longer belong to the world.
You have severed ties with the world and have been elected into membership in the “set apart” people of God. You live in the world but you are not of the world. You belong to God!
God spoke this promise to the Israelites on Mount Sinai. If you will indeed obey My voice and keep My commandments you shall be a special treasure to Me above all people for all the earth is Mine.
This is an awesome promise to a believer and confirms your standing in the seed of Abraham. You are a child of Christ by the promise of God.
Jesus said you have to be born again to be a disciple of Christ. This takes place by the work of the Water and the Spirit. The Water washes away your sins and the Spirit creates new life.
Your inheritance is in Christ and you will live forever with Him. There is no finish line with Christ.
The reality of the appellation is you become baptized into the death and resurrection of Christ. You have been marked with the Cross and your life belongs to Christ.
The characteristic of someone with the appellation of Christ is a desire to live for Him and walk by faith believing in His promises.
Christ died so you can have life and have it more abundantly!
Hal Hollister Ministry 