What it Means to be a Christian (2)

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What it Means to be a Christian (2) Blessings and Responsibilities of being a Christian

Christian! “One who identifies himself as a believer in and follower of Jesus Christ.” (L&N 11.35) Acts 11:26, 26:28, 1 Peter 4:16

What it Means to be a Christian! You are a new creation “Born again” John 3:3,5 You are a child of God You belong to God You live by faith

Blessings of being a Christian Innumerable, both physical and spiritual - Ephesians 1:3

Blessings of being a Christian Peace with God Romans 5:1 Isaiah 53:5 Philippians 4:7, it passes understanding Eph. 2:14-15, extended to one another

Blessings of being a Christian The Privilege of Prayer How we communicate with God Heb. 4:14-16 - Christ our High Priest, 7:24-25 - intercedes 1 John 2:1-2, an Advocate 1 John 5:14-15, He hears our prayers

Blessings of being a Christian We have a family Eph. 2:19, household of God Along with being children of God, we are brethren! 1 Peter 3:8 – brethren, love as brothers There are many privileges associated with “one another”!

Blessings of being a Christian We have hope Something better than this life Acts 24:15, 16, “I have hope in God…” 1 Peter 1:3, begotten again to a living hope Colossians 1:5, hope in heaven Heb. 6:19, an anchor Whatever we endure, we anticipate a rest with the Lord when He returns – 2 Thess. 1:6-10

Responsibilities of a Christian! Be faithful children, serve God, trust Him, etc. Be different than the world Sanctified, saint 1 Peter 2:9, “His own special people” 2 Cor. 6:14-17, be separate 1 Pet. 4:1-4, they think it strange Phil. 2:14-16, shine as lights

Responsibilities of a Christian! Keep yourself pure 2 Cor. 7:1, Cleanse ourselves, perfecting holiness 1 Tim. 5:22, Keep yourself pure 1 Peter 1:13-16, “Be holy for I am holy”

Responsibilities of a Christian! Remain faithful 2 Peter 1:5-9, make your call and election sure Matt. 10:22, 24:13, he who endures to the end (Lk. 9:62) Revelation 2:10, “Be faithful until death..” Take steps – attendance, prayer, study, associations, etc.

Responsibilities of a Christian! Keep growing 2 Peter 3:18, grow in the grace and knowledge… 2 Corinthians 4:16, renewed day by day Romans 12:2, Renewing of your mind

What does being a Christian mean to you?