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CHRIST FORMED IN YOU Gal 4:12-21 God's people are often spoken of as children Matt 18:1-3; Jhn 13:33 The word "children" shows tender affection as an earthly father should have for his child Zealously affect = to seek to draw over to one's side; to desire one earnestly; to strive after

CHRIST FORMED IN YOU Gal 4:12-21 REASONS FOR PAUL'S ANXIETY I stand in doubt of you I am afraid of you V.11 Why was Paul afraid of them? They observed days, months, years V.10 They desired to be under the law vs 20 OBJECT OF PAUL'S ANXIETY That Christ may be formed in you v.19 After conversion we must strive to grow more like Christ

CHRIST FORMED IN YOU Gal 4:12-21 WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR CHRIST TO BE IN US? Christ must reign in our hearts To accomplish this we must receive his doctrine Jhn 15:7; 2Tim 2:15 We must imbibe the spirit of Christ Phil 2:5-8; Gal 3:27

CHRIST FORMED IN YOU Gal 4:12-21 HOW IS CHRIST FORMED IN US? It takes time for growth Child takes on more physical characteristics of parents as it grows to maturity. We grow and mature by the word 1Pet 2:2 Christ is formed in us as we grow up in Him Eph 4:13-15 Christ is formed in us as we grow in grace 2Pet 3:18 as we add the Christian graces 2Pet 1:5-10

CHRIST FORMED IN YOU Gal 4:12-21 Has Christ been formed in you? He stands at the door and knocks Rev 3:20 Are you willing to let him come in? If you have obeyed the gospel Are you acting like a mature grown-up Christian Are the characteristics of Christ showing in your life?