LIGHTS IN THE WORLD: Influence & Example

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LIGHTS IN THE WORLD: Influence & Example Matthew 5:14-16 Appeal To Be Unique, Distinctive Romans 12:1-2 Galatians 2:20 “Pre” & “Post” Cultures What Should We Do?

COURAGE TO TAKE A STAND 2Timothy 1:7-14 Not a spirit of timidity 1Cor. 11:1 Follow me, as I follow Christ Numbers 13:30-31, 14:1-8, 11-12 The courage of Joshua & Caleb Courage of Daniel & his friends John 9 What is your courage quotient? Rev. 21:8

Lights In The Midst… Imperative that we appear as lights amid the perversity & wickedness Ephesians 4:20-24 Realize the power of example & influence 1Peter 2:11-12 A conduct worthy of Christ

Philippians 2:12-16 “Work out YOUR salvation..” Make it personal. Get self together! “With fear and trembling” Let God work in you “Without grumbling or disputing” “Prove yourselves..” “Holding fast the word of life..”

“Hey Dad, Just What Is A Christian? Have I Ever Seen One?” “Christian” found only three times in the Bible 1Peter 4:16 Acts 11:22, 26:28 CHRISTIAN: Christianos “An adherent of Christ” CHRISTIAN: A Noun. Not used as an adjective in the Scriptures

CHRISTIAN: God’s Definition 1Peter 1:14 An obedient child 1Peter 1:18-22 One redeemed by the precious blood of Christ 1Peter 2:9-12 Obedient in all facets of life One living a life that clearly reflects a vibrant relationship with God through Christ Is That It?

AN UNCOMMON PERSON IN A COMMON WORLD 1Pet. 2:9 Citizen of a holy nation Col.1:13 One called out of darkness into light 1Cor.6:19-20 Living a life reflective of the purchase price paid by Christ 1Pet. 2:21; Heb. 12:1-3 One who has a clear focus on Christ Phil. 2:5-8 Mind set like that of Christ

A CHRISTIAN IS A DISCIPLE.. A STUDENT/LEARNER Acts 11:26, John 6:44-45, 63 1Peter 2:2-3 One who LONGS for the PURE MILK of The Word 2Peter 3:18 One who grows in grace and knowledge So, how well do you REALLY know Jesus, Who Is The Christ? Galatians 2:20; 2Peter 1:2-8

A CHRISTIAN IS ONE THAT IS HOLY, DEDICATED & TRANSFORMED Living a life that truly reflects a willingness to follow the example & teaching of Jesus Titus 2:11-14 Sensibly, righteously and godly James 1:27 1Thessalonians 4:1-12 UNSPOTTED BY THE WORLD! In The World, BUT Not Of The World

THERE IS NOTHING MAGICAL ABOUT IT. A CHRISTIAN ABSTAINS & ATTAINS 1Peter 2:11-12 ABSTAIN… Gal. 5:19-21 James 3:14-16 ATTAIN… Heb. 6:1 Gal. 5:22-25 James 3:17-18

MY KINGDOM IS NOT OF THE WORLD…John 18:36 1Peter 2:4-10 Unique responsibilities based on the preciousness of our relationship w/Christ Living Stone Spiritual Household Holy Royal Priesthood Citizen Of A Holy Nation

LIVING STONE, IN A SPIRITUAL HOUSEHOLD Ephesians 2:19-22 Expected to fulfill part as a member of the family Romans 12:10-16 Devoted to one another in brotherly love Colossians 2:2, 16 Knit together as a family As A Member Of The Family, Have You Done Your Part?

A CHRISTIAN, BY DEFINITION IS PART OF A ROYAL PRIESTHOOD “I was glad when they said to me, let us go to the house of the Lord.” Psalms 122:1 Do You Have A Like Mind Set? John 4:23-24 Colossians 3:16-17 2Corinthians 9:7

A CHRISTIAN IS A CITIZEN OF A HOLY NATION Time to really see what all this might entail Willingly humble self to Monarch/King Colossians 1:13 1Corinthians 6:19-20 Matthew 17:1-5, 28:18-20 Mark 7:7-8

A CHRISTIAN IS ONE WHO HAS SET CHRIST FIRST IN THE HEART 1Peter 3:15-22 Colossians 3:1-3 Matthew 22:37 Proverbs 4:23 Matthew 12:34-35 If Christ is the center of your life, then what sort of life will you be living? Colossians 3:5-15