On EARTH as it is in HEAVEN -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- taking hold.

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on EARTH as it is in HEAVEN taking hold of eternal life

“God sent His only Son into the world that we might live through Him.” - 1 John 4:9

“God sent His only Son into the world that we might live through Him.” - 1 John 4:9 “A person is a spiritual person to the degree that his or her life is effectively integrated into and dominated by God’s kingdom or rule.” - Dallas Willard

New and Eternal Life

- Completely upheld by God’s undeserved love

New and Eternal Life - Completely upheld by God’s undeserved love 1.He loved us first (1 John 4:9)

New and Eternal Life - Completely upheld by God’s undeserved love 1. He loved us first (1 John 4:9) 2. He caused our new life in Christ (1 Peter 1:3)

New and Eternal Life - Completely upheld by God’s undeserved love 1. He loved us first (1 John 4:9) 2. He caused our new life in Christ (1 Peter 1:3) 3. He gave us His Holy Spirit (Romans 5:5)

New and Eternal Life - Two Primary Characteristics

New and Eternal Life - Two Primary Characteristics 1) Intimacy (knowing God)

New and Eternal Life - Two Primary Characteristics 1) Intimacy (knowing God) “I came that they might have life and have it abundantly.”John 10:10

New and Eternal Life - Two Primary Characteristics 1) Intimacy (knowing God) “This is eternal life, that they know you the only true God and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.”John 17:3

New and Eternal Life - Two Primary Characteristics 1) Intimacy (knowing God) “Take hold of the eternal life to which you have been called.”1 Timothy 6:12

New and Eternal Life - Two Primary Characteristics 1) Intimacy (knowing God) 2) Imitation (becoming like Him)

“Spiritual formation is the process through which those who love and trust Jesus effectively take on His character. When this process is what it should be, they increasingly live their lives as He would if He were in their place… They come more and more to share His vision, love, hope, feelings, and habits.” - Dallas Willard

New and Eternal Life - Two Primary Characteristics 1) Intimacy (knowing God) 2) Imitation (becoming like Him)

New and Eternal Life - Two Primary Characteristics 1) Intimacy (knowing God) 2) Imitation (becoming like Him) “Be kind to one another, and forgive each other, as God in Christ forgave you. Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children.” Eph. 5:1

New and Eternal Life - Two Primary Characteristics 1) Intimacy (knowing God) 2) Imitation (becoming like Him) - Two Primary Callings

New and Eternal Life - Two Primary Characteristics 1) Intimacy (knowing God) 2) Imitation (becoming like Him) - Two Primary Callings 1) Submissive Student

Qualities of a Submissive Student “A pupil is not above his teacher, but everyone when he is fully trained will be like His teacher.” Luke 6:40

Qualities of a Submissive Student “A pupil is not above his teacher, but everyone when he is fully trained will be like His teacher.” Luke 6:40 1. Sober-minded Having an accurate view of oneself (Rom. 12:3)

Qualities of a Submissive Student “A pupil is not above his teacher, but everyone when he is fully trained will be like His teacher.” Luke 6:40 1. Sober-minded Having an accurate view of oneself (Rom. 12:3) 2. Studious Apply your mind to study His ways

Qualities of a Submissive Student “A pupil is not above his teacher, but everyone when he is fully trained will be like His teacher.” Luke 6:40 1. Sober-minded Having an accurate view of oneself (Rom. 12:3) 2. Studious Apply your mind to study His ways 3. Submissive To learn from Jesus is to hear and obey (Jn. 13:17)

New and Eternal Life - Two Primary Characteristics 1) Intimacy (knowing God) 2) Imitation (becoming like Him) - Two Primary Callings 1) Submissive Student 2) Purposeful Participant

Qualities of a Purposeful Participant “Discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness; for bodily discipline is only of little profit, but godliness is profitable for all things, since it holds promise for the present life and for the life to come.” 1 Timothy 4:7-8

Qualities of a Purposeful Participant “Discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness; for bodily discipline is only of little profit, but godliness is profitable for all things, since it holds promise for the present life and for the life to come.” 1 Timothy 4: In Position “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.” James 4:8

Qualities of a Purposeful Participant “Discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness; for bodily discipline is only of little profit, but godliness is profitable for all things, since it holds promise for the present life and for the life to come.” 1 Timothy 4: In Position “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.” 2. In Practice Persistent in the spiritual disciplines

Qualities of a Purposeful Participant “Discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness; for bodily discipline is only of little profit, but godliness is profitable for all things, since it holds promise for the present life and for the life to come.” 1 Timothy 4: In Position “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.” 2. In Practice Persistent in the spiritual disciplines 3. In Process No lightning strikes, sorry

New and Eternal Life - Two Primary Characteristics 1) Intimacy (knowing God) 2) Imitation (becoming like Him) - Two Primary Callings 1) Submissive Student 2) Purposeful Participant