HOW TO BECOME A CHRISTIAN Definition of a Christian: To be “Christ Like.” To be a “follower of Christ.” A more accurate definition of a Christian is “one who belongs to Christ” (Gal 2:20)

1 COR 1:10-13 Unless one was baptized in the name of Paul, he could not say he was “of Paul.” Unless one is baptized in the name of Christ, he cannot rightfully say he “belongs to Christ.”

Jon 2:13-23 DOES ZEAL CONSUME YOU? today Are we consumed with zeal for the house of God today?

Are you consumed with zeal for the church of Christ? The church is the wisdom of God. Eph 3:10-11

Are you consumed with zeal for the church of Christ? Are you a critic or a supporter of the church–Phil 2: 14-15?

Are you consumed with zeal for the church of Christ? When is the last time you prayed for the church? Eph 1:15-17

Jesus shed his blood for the church Acts 20:28

Are you consumed with zeal for the doctrine of Christ? We CANNOT be ashamed of the doctrine of Christ! Mark 8:38

Are you consumed with zeal for the doctrine of Christ? It is ONLY by continuing in the doctrine of Christ that we can be saved 1 Tim 4:16 2 Jon 9-11

Are you consumed with zeal for the mission of Christ? Jesus came to “seek and save that which was lost.” Luk 19:10 “Make disciples of all nations” Mat 28:19-20

Are you consumed with zeal for the mission of Christ? Compel them to come in. Luk 14:16-24 Are you grieved by lost souls? Rom 9:2-3 When was the last time you prayed for a lost soul?

Lest you think zeal was appropriate in the life of Jesus but not in our own life, remember the words of Jesus in Mat 22:36-38.