What is Biblically based identity & is it relevant now?
Yes Identity can be based on Biblical principles and most of all The Word of God. It is indeed very relevant and applicable to any age of life across cultures, life experiences and individual personalities.
Personalities and identity are different we will go into that difference a bit later. However at this stage it is important to understand that definining identity in one specific way does not mean we all end up giving up our individual preferences, traits or desires.
Building your identity on Biblical values and principles can be incredibly freeing, especially if you’ve ever felt boxed in by labels from the world, people around you, or even ones you’ve given yourself. Sometimes, you just know there’s something way deeper inside you than what your current situation or potential seems to allow. That was me through most of my teens and even into my early twenties—never realizing how important it is to form your identity on solid, unchanging truths. Identity can grow and deepen over time, but at its core, it stays the same, kind of like a building with a strong foundation. You can keep adding layers and rooms, but it’s still the same building, with the same purpose and structure.
Let’s look at one real life example from the Bible.
The story of Moses : A Story of Identity, Struggle, and Redemption
📖 Exodus 15:2 (AMP)“The Lord is my strength and my song,
And He has become my salvation;
This is my God, and I will praise Him;
My father’s God, and I will exalt Him.” Exodus 6 : 20: Amram (a descendant of Kohath) marries Jochebed, his father’s sister. They become the parents of Aaron and Moses
.Exodus 7:1 (AMP)“Then the Lord said to Moses, ‘See, I make you as God to Pharaoh [to declare My will and purpose to him]; and your brother Aaron shall be your prophet.’” 10Then Moses said to the LORD, “Please, Lord, I am not a man of words (eloquent, fluent), neither before nor since You have spoken to Your servant; for I am [b]slow of speech and tongue.” 11The LORD said to him, “Who has made man’s mouth? Or who makes the mute or the deaf, or the seeing or the blind? Is it not I, the LORD? 12Now then go, and I, even I, will be with your mouth, and will teach you what you shall say.” 13But he said, “Please my Lord, send the message [of rescue to Israel] by [someone else,] whomever else You will [choose].”
Aaron to Speak for Moses14Then the anger of the LORD was kindled and burned against Moses; He said, “Is there not your brother, Aaron the Levite? I know that he speaks fluently. Also, he is coming out to meet you, and when he sees you, he will be overjoyed. 15You must speak to him and put the words in his mouth; I, even I, will be with your mouth and with his mouth, and I will teach you what you are to do. 16Moreover, he shall speak for you to the people; he will act as a mouthpiece for you, and you will be as God to him [telling him what I say to you]. 17You shall take in your hand this staff, with which you shall perform the signs [the miracles which prove I sent you].”
These excerpts from Exodus offer a glimpse into how God saw Moses—and how Moses saw himself. Despite being called by the God of the universe, Moses wrestled with deep internal blocks and lifelong struggles as he led the vast nation of Israel. But let’s remember who Moses was:
A Hebrew boy marked for death, rescued by God’s mercy and his family’s boldness, then adopted by Pharaoh’s daughter. He grew up in an Egyptian palace—a prince! Yet after killing an Egyptian to defend an Israelite, he fled into the wilderness. What a dramatic life trajectory.
Did this weaken his confidence and sense of identity?Did his circumstances drown out God’s voice—even when God was speaking directly to him?
In Exodus 4, Moses protests: “I’m not eloquent.” He doubts himself, even as God affirms him. But by Exodus 15, we see a transformation. Moses is no longer hiding or hesitating—he’s singing songs of deliverance! He’s not identifying as a prince or a wanderer anymore, but as the son of Amram, an Israelite whose God never lost sight of him.
What a powerful reclaiming of identity!
What a story—written by God Himself!
Moses stepped into a calling he may never have imagined regaining. And in doing so, he reminds us: God’s view of us is deeper than our past, stronger than our fears, and faithful through every wilderness.
🔑 What a Reclaiming of Identity!
Moses stepped into a calling he never thought he’d regain. His story reminds us:
God’s view of us is deeper than our past, stronger than our fears, and faithful through every wilderness.
And here’s something cool:
Aaron and Moses were brothers, but their personalities were different. Aaron seemed bolder at first, but God shaped Moses into a leader of legacy. Their identity as chosen men of God was the same, even though their personalities were different. Both of them were part of the Levi tribe which later becomes the priestly tribe of Israel. Hebrews summarizes the life of Moses in the wall of fame – Faith version.
24 By faith Moses, when he had grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter,[25] He chose to share the oppression of God’s people instead of enjoying the fleeting pleasures of sin. [26] He thought it was better to suffer for the sake of Christ than to own the treasures of Egypt, for he was looking ahead to his great reward. [27] It was by faith that Moses left the land of Egypt, not fearing the king’s anger. He kept right on going because he kept his eyes on the one who is invisible. [28] It was by faith that Moses commanded the people of Israel to keep the Passover and to sprinkle blood on the doorposts so that the angel of death would not kill their firstborn sons.
Hebrews 11:25-28 NLT
So God given Identity— It’s not just relevant for today it carries meaning for generations to come.
What other source of identity can offer that kind of timeless impact?
If we accept God as our Father and he is King then does it mean we are as well can that be our identity ROYALTY. Yes—more than Moses.
Whether you’re quiet or bold, struggling or thriving, from a palace or a village—your identity in Christ is secure. You are not forgotten. You are not average. You are not just surviving.
You are royalty, you are relevant—called to live with dignity, purpose, and spiritual authority BY FAITH
So the next time you feel overlooked, boxed in, or unsure of who you are, remember & claim by faith (belief): You are a child of the King. And that changes everything.
🚀 What’s Next?
I encourage you to explore more such Bible stories examples like David, Joseph, and the Samaritan woman. Trace how their personalities formed and how their identities were transformed by God through faith. Remember Faith is a belief not a feeling, it is a gift of the Holy Spirit (Gal 5: 22) so ask God for it boldly as His royal son/daughter.
And if you’ve received Christ as your Savior or are thinking about it. I invite you to read the next blog in this series. It builds on this journey and explores what this identity means for you personally.
optional Prayer for all: Lord even as I am learning about identity and what it means for me, Help me to connect the Word into my world. Give me an increasing portion of faith. Show me places where I might have taken up my own identity, or that of others opinions. Show your light your love and your truth and help me to see myself through your Loving Father’s eyes. In Jesus name Amen.
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