It Seems That Everyone Calls Themselves Christians! REMOVING THE MOUNTAIN OF DOUBT Title Slide: Who is Truly a Christian? Removing the Mountain of Doubt…WHO IS RIGHT? Who is Right?

A CHRISTIAN "...And the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch." A Christian…Text=Acts 11:26… ACTS 11:26

THE PLAN OF SALVATION AS GIVEN IN THE BOOK OF ACTS HEARD GOSPEL BELIEVED REPENTED CONFESSED WERE BAPTIZED SAVED FROM PAST SINS Three Thousand 2:1-47 Repented Baptized 2:38,41 Sins Remitted Samaritans 8:5-12 Believed 8:12 Saved Mk.16:16 Simon 8:13 Mk. 16:16 Ethiopian 8:26-40 8:37 Confessed 8:37 Cf. Rom. 10:9,10 8:38 Went on His Way Rejoicing 8:39 Saul 9:1-18; 22:1-16 Confessed 22:10 22:16 Sins Washed Away Cornelius 10:1-48; 11:1-18 15:7 11:18 10:48 Was Saved 11:14 Lydia 16:14,15 16:15 Jailer 16:25-34 16:31,32 16:33 Rejoiced Greatly 16:34 Corinthians 18:8 Washed—Saved 1 Cor 6:11; 15:2 Ephesians 19:1-7 19:5 Redeemed, Saved Eph. 1:7; 2:8 Explain the Conversion Chart… HEAR+BELIEF+REPENTANCE+CONFESSION+BAPTISM=SALVATION FROM PAST SINS

What Is It To Be A Christian? “So they said, "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved, you and your household.” In “Faith”—A Believer in Christ *John 20:30,31 In “Faith” – A Believer In Christ – John 20:30-31; Acts 16:31 In “Relationship” – A Child Of God – John 1:11-13; Gal. 3:26 In “Communion” – A Friend Of God – John 15:14-15 In “Character” – A Saint – I Cor. 1:2; II Thess. 1:10 In “Conflict” – A Soldier – II Tim. 2:3-4 In “This World”-- A Pilgrim & Stranger -- I Pet. 2:11 In “Obligation” – A Follower Of Christ – Matt. 10:38; I Peter 2:21 Acts 16:31

What Is It To Be A Christian? “For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus.” In “Relationship”—A Child of God *John 1:11-13 In “Faith” – A Believer In Christ – John 20:30-31; Acts 16:31 In “Relationship” – A Child Of God – John 1:11-13; Gal. 3:26 In “Communion” – A Friend Of God – John 15:14-15 In “Character” – A Saint – I Cor. 1:2; II Thess. 1:10 In “Conflict” – A Soldier – II Tim. 2:3-4 In “This World”-- A Pilgrim & Stranger -- I Pet. 2:11 In “Obligation” – A Follower Of Christ – Matt. 10:38; I Peter 2:21 Galatians 3:26

What Is It To Be A Christian? “You are My friends if you do whatever I command you. No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all things that I heard from My Father I have made known to you.” In “Communion”—A Friend of God * In “Faith” – A Believer In Christ – John 20:30-31; Acts 16:31 In “Relationship” – A Child Of God – John 1:11-13; Gal. 3:26 In “Communion” – A Friend Of God – John 15:14-15 In “Character” – A Saint – I Cor. 1:2; II Thess. 1:10 In “Conflict” – A Soldier – II Tim. 2:3-4 In “This World”-- A Pilgrim & Stranger -- I Pet. 2:11 In “Obligation” – A Follower Of Christ – Matt. 10:38; I Peter 2:21 John 15:14,15

What Is It To Be A Christian? “To the church of God which is at Corinth, to those who are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all who in every place call on the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours.” In “Character” —A Saint *2 Thessalonians 2:10 In “Faith” – A Believer In Christ – John 20:30-31; Acts 16:31 In “Relationship” – A Child Of God – John 1:11-13; Gal. 3:26 In “Communion” – A Friend Of God – John 15:14-15 In “Character” – A Saint – I Cor. 1:2; II Thess. 1:10 In “Conflict” – A Soldier – II Tim. 2:3-4 In “This World”-- A Pilgrim & Stranger -- I Pet. 2:11 In “Obligation” – A Follower Of Christ – Matt. 10:38; I Peter 2:21 1 Corinthians 1:2

What Is It To Be A Christian? “You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. No one engaged in warfare entangles himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who enlisted him as a soldier.” In “Conflict” —A Soldier * In “Faith” – A Believer In Christ – John 20:30-31; Acts 16:31 In “Relationship” – A Child Of God – John 1:11-13; Gal. 3:26 In “Communion” – A Friend Of God – John 15:14-15 In “Character” – A Saint – I Cor. 1:2; II Thess. 1:10 In “Conflict” – A Soldier – II Tim. 2:3-4 In “This World”-- A Pilgrim & Stranger -- I Pet. 2:11 In “Obligation” – A Follower Of Christ – Matt. 10:38; I Peter 2:21 2 Timothy 2:3,4

What Is It To Be A Christian? “Beloved, I beg you as sojourners and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts which war against the soul.” In “This World” —A Pilgrim & Stranger * In “Faith” – A Believer In Christ – John 20:30-31; Acts 16:31 In “Relationship” – A Child Of God – John 1:11-13; Gal. 3:26 In “Communion” – A Friend Of God – John 15:14-15 In “Character” – A Saint – I Cor. 1:2; II Thess. 1:10 In “Conflict” – A Soldier – II Tim. 2:3-4 In “This World”-- A Pilgrim & Stranger -- I Pet. 2:11 In “Obligation” – A Follower Of Christ – Matt. 10:38; I Peter 2:21 1 Peter 2:11

What Is It To Be A Christian? “And he who does not take his cross and follow after Me is not worthy of Me.” In “Obligation” —A Follower of Christ *1 Peter 2:21 In “Faith” – A Believer In Christ – John 20:30-31; Acts 16:31 In “Relationship” – A Child Of God – John 1:11-13; Gal. 3:26 In “Communion” – A Friend Of God – John 15:14-15 In “Character” – A Saint – I Cor. 1:2; II Thess. 1:10 In “Conflict” – A Soldier – II Tim. 2:3-4 In “This World”-- A Pilgrim & Stranger -- I Pet. 2:11 In “Obligation” – A Follower Of Christ – Matt. 10:38; I Peter 2:21 Matthew 10:38

Is It A Wise Investment? WHAT DOES IT COST TO BE A CHRISTIAN? It Cost Jesus His Life --- Matthew 20:28 It Cost God His Son --- John 3:16 Forsaking Of All --- Luke 14:33 Self-Denial --- Matthew 16:24 A Life Of Sacrifice --- Romans 12:1-2 A Life Of Work --- Galatians 5:6 A Life Of Suffering --- II Timothy 3:12 What Does It Cost Us? Forsaking Of All --- Luke 14:33 Self-Denial --- Matthew 16:24 A Life Of Sacrifice --- Romans 12:1-2 A Life Of Work --- Galatians 5:6 A Life Of Suffering --- II Timothy 3:12 Is It A Wise Investment?

Fruits of Conversion A New Creature --- 2 Corinthians 5:17 One’s Purpose Of Life Is Changed -- 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 Those Converted Seek His Kingdom And His Righteousness First --- Matthew 6:33 Takes Delight In Knowing And Doing The Commands Of The Lord --- Psalm 40:8 Takes Delight In Worshipping The Lord --- Psalm 122:1 Willing To Sacrifice For The Cause Of Christ -- 2 Corinthians 8:1-5 A New Creature --- 2 Cor. 5:17 One’s Purpose Of Life Is Changed --2 Cor. 5:14-15 Those Converted Seek His Kingdom And His Righteousness First --- Matt. 6:33 Takes Delight In Knowing And Doing The Commands Of The Lord --- Psalm 40:8 Takes Delight In Worshipping The Lord --- Psalm 122:1 Willing To Sacrifice For The Cause Of Christ -- 2 Cor. 8:1-5

“You are the light of the world…” MATTHEW 5:14-16 “You are the light of the world…” Spoken to His disciples – vss. 1-2 Remember… Acts 11:26 “You are the light of the world…” Spoken to His disciples – vss. 1-2 Remember Acts 11:26?

“You are the light of the world…” MATTHEW 5:14-16 “You are the light of the world…” Spoken to His disciples – vss. 1-2 Remember Acts 11:26? Who Does Jesus Add To His Church? --- Acts 2:47; Ephesians 1:22-23; 4:4; 5:23b “You are the light of the world…” Spoken to His disciples – vss. 1-2 Remember Acts 11:26? Who Does Jesus Add To His Church? --- Acts 2:47; Eph. 1:22-23; 4:4; 5:23b

WHAT WERE THESE GALATIANS 3:26-27 BAPTIZED INTO ? THE PLAN OF SALVATION AS GIVEN IN THE BOOK OF ACTS HEARD GOSPEL BELIEVED REPENTED CONFESSED WERE BAPTIZED SAVED FROM PAST SINS Three Thousand 2:1-47 Repented Baptized 2:38,41 Sins Remitted Samaritans 8:5-12 Believed 8:12 Saved Mk.16:16 Simon 8:13 Mk. 16:16 Ethiopian 8:26-40 8:37 Confessed 8:37 Cf. Rom. 10:9,10 8:38 Went on His Way Rejoicing 8:39 Saul 9:1-18; 22:1-16 Confessed 22:10 22:16 Sins Washed Away Cornelius 10:1-48; 11:1-18 15:7 11:18 10:48 Was Saved 11:14 Lydia 16:14,15 16:15 Jailer 16:25-34 16:31,32 16:33 Rejoiced Greatly 16:34 Corinthians 18:8 Washed—Saved 1 Cor 6:11; 15:2 Ephesians 19:1-7 19:5 Redeemed, Saved Eph. 1:7; 2:8 WHAT WERE THESE BAPTIZED INTO ? GALATIANS 3:26-27 What Were These Baptized Into—Galatians 3:26,27—INTO CHIRST! HEAR+BELIEF+REPENTANCE+CONFESSION+BAPTISM=SALVATION FROM PAST SINS

ACTS 2:47 Who was being saved? “….And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.” Who was being saved? Those who had repented and had been baptized for the remission of sins in the name of Jesus Christ---Acts 2:38 “….And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.” Who was being saved? Those who had repented and had been baptized for the remission of sins in the name of Jesus Christ---Acts 2:38

THESE WERE BAPTIZED INTO CHRIST AND THEN CHRIST ADDED THEM THE PLAN OF SALVATION AS GIVEN IN THE BOOK OF ACTS THESE WERE BAPTIZED INTO CHRIST AND THEN CHRIST ADDED THEM TO HIS CHURCH! HEARD GOSPEL BELIEVED REPENTED CONFESSED WERE BAPTIZED SAVED FROM PAST SINS Three Thousand 2:1-47 Repented Baptized 2:38,41 Sins Remitted Samaritans 8:5-12 Believed 8:12 Saved Mk.16:16 Simon 8:13 Mk. 16:16 Ethiopian 8:26-40 8:37 Confessed 8:37 Cf. Rom. 10:9,10 8:38 Went on His Way Rejoicing 8:39 Saul 9:1-18; 22:1-16 Confessed 22:10 22:16 Sins Washed Away Cornelius 10:1-48; 11:1-18 15:7 11:18 10:48 Was Saved 11:14 Lydia 16:14,15 16:15 Jailer 16:25-34 16:31,32 16:33 Rejoiced Greatly 16:34 Corinthians 18:8 Washed—Saved 1 Cor 6:11; 15:2 Ephesians 19:1-7 19:5 Redeemed, Saved Eph. 1:7; 2:8 THESE WERE BAPTIZED INTO CHRIST AND THEN CHRIST ADDED THEM TO HIS CHURCH! HEAR+BELIEF+REPENTANCE+CONFESSION+BAPTISM=SALVATION FROM PAST SINS

THE PLAN OF SALVATION AS GIVEN IN THE BOOK OF ACTS HEARD GOSPEL BELIEVED REPENTED CONFESSED WERE BAPTIZED SAVED FROM PAST SINS Three Thousand 2:1-47 Repented Baptized 2:38,41 Sins Remitted Samaritans 8:5-12 Believed 8:12 Saved Mk.16:16 Simon 8:13 Mk. 16:16 Ethiopian 8:26-40 8:37 Confessed 8:37 Cf. Rom. 10:9,10 8:38 Went on His Way Rejoicing 8:39 Saul 9:1-18; 22:1-16 Confessed 22:10 22:16 Sins Washed Away Cornelius 10:1-48; 11:1-18 15:7 11:18 10:48 Was Saved 11:14 Lydia 16:14,15 16:15 Jailer 16:25-34 16:31,32 16:33 Rejoiced Greatly 16:34 Corinthians 18:8 Washed—Saved 1 Cor 6:11; 15:2 Ephesians 19:1-7 19:5 Redeemed, Saved Eph. 1:7; 2:8 WHAT WERE THESE TAUGHT? What Were Those Outside of Christ Taught? HEAR+BELIEF+REPENTANCE+CONFESSION+BAPTISM=SALVATION FROM PAST SINS

A REVIEW OF ACTS 8 Verse 5 --- Christ was preached Verse 12---The Kingdom was preached, the name of Jesus was preached, baptism was preached Verses 14-17---Apostles knew what had been preached (same as was preached on Day of Pentecost) and sent Peter and John to lay hands on them Verse 35 --- Jesus was preached A Review of Acts 8… Verse 5 --- Christ was preached Verse 12---The Kingdom was preached, the name of Jesus was preached, baptism was preached Verses 14-17---Apostles knew what had been preached (same as was preached on Day of Pentecost) and sent Peter and John to lay hands on them Verse 35 --- Jesus was preached

“You are the light of the world…” MATTHEW 5:14-16 “You are the light of the world…” Spoken to His disciples – vss. 1-2 Remember Acts 11:26? Who Does Jesus Add To His Church? --- Acts 2:47 Who Will Receive The Crown Of Life? --- Revelation 2:10 Who Will Receive the Crown of Life?—Rev.2:10…

YOU ARE IF YOU ARE A FAITHFUL NEW TESTAMENT CHRISTIAN! ARE YOU A LIGHT FOR CHRIST? YOU ARE IF YOU ARE A FAITHFUL NEW TESTAMENT CHRISTIAN! Are You A Light For Christ? You Are If You Are a Faithful New Testament Christian!!!!!!

THE PLAN OF SALVATION AS GIVEN IN THE BOOK OF ACTS HEARD GOSPEL BELIEVED REPENTED CONFESSED WERE BAPTIZED SAVED FROM PAST SINS Three Thousand 2:1-47 Repented Baptized 2:38,41 Sins Remitted Samaritans 8:5-12 Believed 8:12 Saved Mk.16:16 Simon 8:13 Mk. 16:16 Ethiopian 8:26-40 8:37 Confessed 8:37 Cf. Rom. 10:9,10 8:38 Went on His Way Rejoicing 8:39 Saul 9:1-18; 22:1-16 Confessed 22:10 22:16 Sins Washed Away Cornelius 10:1-48; 11:1-18 15:7 11:18 10:48 Was Saved 11:14 Lydia 16:14,15 16:15 Jailer 16:25-34 16:31,32 16:33 Rejoiced Greatly 16:34 Corinthians 18:8 Washed—Saved 1 Cor 6:11; 15:2 Ephesians 19:1-7 19:5 Redeemed, Saved Eph. 1:7; 2:8 Explain the Conversion Chart… HEAR+BELIEF+REPENTANCE+CONFESSION+BAPTISM=SALVATION FROM PAST SINS

Our Lights Will Shine By Following This Plan A New Testament Christian Obeyed This Plan GOD'S PLAN FOR OUR SALVATION Our Lights Will Shine By Following This Plan Hear the Word of God---Romans 10:17 Believing In Your Heart-Acts 16:31 Repenting Of Your Sins---Acts 2:38 Confess That Christ Is The Son of God-- I John 4:15 Be Baptized Into Christ---Galatians 3:26-29 Be Faithful Until Death---Revelation 2:10; I Corinthians 15:58 Invitation… Hear the Word of God---Rom. 10:17 Believing In Your Heart-Acts 16:31 Repenting Of Your Sins---Acts 2:38 Confess That Christ Is The Son of God--1 John 4:16 Be Baptized Into Christ---Gal. 3:26-29 Be Faithful Until Death---Rev. 2:10; 1Cor. 15:58