What Makes Me A Christian? 12:13 Series -- Winter 2008

Quick Review Justification is a legal act of God in which he declares us righteous. Adoption is an act of God in which he makes us members of his family. Sanctification is a a work of God and man that progressively frees us from sin and makes us more like Jesus.

Two-Step Sanctification PUT ON PUT OFF

Today’s Topic: Spiritual Disciplines Exercises that help us put off sin and put on godliness.

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Spirit Building Is Better! Train yourself for godliness; for while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come. (1Tim. 4:7-8)

A 12:13 Spiritual Workout Read my Bible Talk with my parents Love my church Pray to my Father

Read My Bible Read the passage Write down any words that catch my attention What does this passage tell me about God? Answer in one sentence: “God…” What does this passage tell me about me? How should this passage affect the way I live or think? Answer in one sentence: “I…”

Read Through The Bible In 2008! Any student who reads through the entire Bible in 2008 will receive an invitation to a special party -- and special gift -- from Mr. Somerville!

Talk With My Parents What has God been saying to you from the Bible? Can you explain this Bible passage to me? What sins in my life should I be fighting right now? Are you pleased with the way I honor and obey you? Do you see specific ways I am growing as a Christian?

Love My Church Am I grateful? (Hebrews 12:28) Am I going? (Hebrews 10:25) Am I giving? (1Peter 4:10) Am I greeting? (1Thessalonians 5:11) Am I growing? (1Peter 2:2)

Pray To My Father Praise Repent Ask Your will be done!

Prayer 1: PRAISE Thank you for… Your character Your deeds Your Son, my Savior!

Prayer 2: REPENT Forgive me for… Bad things I did Good things I didn’t do

Prayer 3: ASK I need/want You to… Provide Protect Heal Save Strengthen

Prayer 4: YOUR WILL BE DONE! Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven (Matthew 6:10)