Christians are new creatures in Christ, 2 Cor. 5:17; Jn. 3:3-5 Sinner – Saint Alien – Citizen Child of the Devil – Child of God
Christians are not automatically mature Grow, 2 Pt. 3:18 Mature, Eph. 4:13, 14 Danger of going back, 2 Pt. 2:20, 22
God’s mercy – all that we have & are, 1 Cor. 15:10 Life, Rom. 1:25 Sustenance, Mt. 6:30-32 Salvation, Jn. 10:9
Bodies offered as living sacrifices Belong to God, 1 Cor. 6:18-20 Sacrifice -Living VS. dead, Lev. 3:1-5 -Complete, Mt. 22:37 Holy, acceptable Reasonable
Not conformed to this world Its company and conduct, 1 Cor. 15:33 Its maxims and principles, 1 Cor. 1:26-28 Its spirit and temper, 1 Cor. 15:32
Transformed by renewing our mind Train the mind, Phil. 4:8 Activities and surroundings, Phil. 4:6, 7; 2 Tim. 3:16, 17; Heb. 3:13 Changed life, Eph. 4:17-22
Distinctions Gross sin: public nudity Accepted sin: near nudity Impressions: flirting with sin
In our entertainment, Prov. 4:23 Music -Hip-hop -Rock -Country
In our entertainment, Prov. 4:23 Videos -X or R rated -PG-13 -Other (TV, Internet)
In our speech, Neh. 13:24; Eph. 5:4 Excise denominational language -Pastor for preacher -Fellowship for food -Miracle for marvelous
In our speech, Neh. 13:24; Eph. 5:4 Mortify filthy words -Cursing -Dirty jokes -Innuendo
In our appearance, Phil. 2:15, 16 Clothing “Theme” – All Black Tattoos & piercings
Christians are new creature in Christ, 2 Cor. 5:17; Jn. 3:3-5 Sinner – Saint Alien – Citizen Child of the Devil – Child of God
Christians are not automatically mature Grow, 2 Pt. 3:18 Mature, Eph. 4:13, 14 Danger of going back, 2 Pt. 2:20, 22