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Identity Termination: Why God Didn't Fix the Old You
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Stop trying to improve something that God has already ended.
Most people think salvation is just a second chance or a clean slate. But in this episode, Austin Gardner reveals a much deeper, more shocking truth: You were included in Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection before you even knew it.
Using the metaphor of a bankrupt company, Austin explains that the cross isn't about "behavior management"—it’s about Identity Termination. The old you didn't just get a makeover; the old you died. Now, your life is "hid with Christ in God."
If you’ve spent years striving to "become" a better Christian, this teaching is your invitation to wake up to who you already are.
In this episode, we explore:
- Romans 6 & Colossians 3: The legal reality of your death in Christ.
- The Elevator Metaphor: Why resurrection isn't something you wait for, but something you're carried into.
- Seated in Heavenly Places: What it means to live from victory rather than for it.
- Levi in Abraham: How a great-grandson participated in an act decades before his birth—and how you did the same in Christ.
Connect with Austin:
- Blog/Hub: waustingardner.com (Read the full "DNA of Grace" series here).
- Substack/Email: Sign up for daily grace-filled encouragement.
- Podcast: Search "Followed by Mercy" on all major platforms.
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