Involves obedience to the will of God (1 John 3:10; Matt. 7:21) Involves reverence and awe (Heb. 12:28) Involves following the example of Jesus (2:8; John 9:4; Heb. 5:8-9) Involves actual labor (1 Cor. 15:58; 3:8-9; Jas. 2:21-24; John 6:27) Involves finishing the work (2 Tim. 4:7)

Christians are children of God (1 John 3:1-2) Christians live in a crooked & perverse world (Isa. 5:20; John 3:19) Christians are to be blameless & innocent (1 Pet. 2:12; 3:16; Rom. 12:2) Christians are to shine as lights in the midst of darkness (1 Pet. 1:14; Eph. 5:8-11; 1 Thess. 5:5-8; John 8:12) Christians are not to complain and dispute (1 Cor. 10:10) Christians want others to become holy (Matt. 5:16; 1 Pet. 2:12)

Christians must hold FAST to the Word (cf. 2 Tim. 1:13) Christians must hold FORTH the Word (cf. Mark 16:15) Christians must light the way for others to see it, find it and follow it Christians must hold forth the Word OF LIFE (John 10:10; 6:63, 68; 2 Tim. 1:10) Christians must unashamedly hold forth the Word in the dark world (Rom. 1:16) Christians holding fast and holding forth the Word promises heavenly reunion (1 Thess. 2:19-20)

The focus of a Christian’s life is on service (cf. Gal. 6:10; 5:13) The focus of a Christian’s life is on sacrifice (cf. Rom. 12:1) The focus of a Christian’s life is on REJOICING while serving and sacrificing (cf. Phil. 4:4), regardless of circumstances (Acts 16:25)

Believe that Jesus is God’s Son – John 1:12 Repent of your sins and turn to God – 2 Peter 3:9 Confess your faith in Jesus Christ – Romans 10:9-10 Be immersed into Christ – Acts 22:16 God will forgive all of your sins – Acts 2:38 God will add you to His church – Acts 2:47 God will register you in heaven – Hebrews 12:23 Continue to work out your salvation – Philippians 2:12-18