1. Grace Bible Church Glorifying God by Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

2. The Need for Committed Friends Selected Scriptures
2 Peter 1:12 & 3:1-2.
It is important to be reminded of what you already know

3. The Purpose of the Christian Life
A man centered gospel obscures God’s purpose in saving us
Salvation is not a fire insurance policy to keep man from going to Hell
Salvation is about the glory of God –
Ephesians 1:5-6
Romans 3:25, 26
Ephesians 2:7

4. The Purpose of the Christian Life
Ephesians 2 - Salvation is by God’s grace through faith in Christ
Romans 6 – Salvation is from sin to righteousness

5. The Purpose of the Christian Life
Saved to be the People of God –
Romans 9:25-26
1 Peter 2:9-10

6. The Purpose of the Christian Life
Saved to be Holy - Ephesians 1:4
Colossians 1:22; 3:12
1 Thessalonians. 4:7
2 Timothy 2:19
Titus 2:11-14
1 Peter 1:15-16
To Be holy is to be set apart to God

7. The Purpose of the Christian Life
Saved to be Conformed to Christ –
Roman 8:29
2 Corinthians 3:18
Philippians 3:21
1 John 3:2-3

8. Reason for Christian Failure
God does His part – Philippians. 1:6 – why do professing Christians fail?
False professions of faith

9. Reason for Christian Failure
Ignorance:
Lack Scriptures,
Taught incorrectly,
Preoccupied, lazy or entrapped in sin
Discouragement, being overwhelmed

10. Daniel & His Friends
Determined to be Faithful - Daniel 1:8,
Daniel 3 - Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah in the fiery furnace
Daniel 6 - Daniel in the Lion’s Den

11. Daniel & His Friends
Diligence in Prayer –
Daniel 2:14-18 – they prayed for God’s compassion
Daniel 6:10 - He prayed “as he had been doing previously.”
There is no magic formula for prayer - you just need to pray enough

12. Daniel & His Friends
Dependence on His Word -
Daniel 1 – Dietary Laws
Daniel 4 – Worship God alone
Daniel 6 – Prayer
Daniel 9 – Reading Jeremiah

13. Daniel & His Friends
Committed Friends –
Daniel 1, 2 & 3
Examples of godly committed friendships occur throughout the Scriptures

14. The Body of Christ 1 Corinthians 12
1 Corinthians 12-14: a correction of pride in false spirituality
God is the source of all spiritual gifts, ministries & powers - no spiritual gift is for self edification

15. The Body of Christ 1 Corinthians 12
The church, like a physical body, has many parts but is only one body and each part is needed
A body with a non-function part is lame, and so is a church missing a gift / ministry

16. The Body of Christ Ephesians 4:11-16
Each person in the body helps the rest of the body become mature
You use your gift / ministry to help others become mature in that area and they do the same for you
Spiritual maturity includes walking with the Lord so that your life exhibits Him living through you

17. Personal Holiness
We are to reflect Christ in our lives & fulfill the “one another” commands which result in godly living
2 Timothy 2:22
Flee, run away from - youthful lusts = all the strong desires common to immaturity
Beware of thinking you can tolerate them - 1 Corinthians 10:12

18. Personal Holiness Pursue righteousness, faith, love & peace
Righteousness reflects the character of Jesus in your life
Faith is the action of belief in trust of God and His promises
Love seeks the best interest of others at the sacrifice of yourself.
Peace is the result of walking intimately in trust of God

19. Personal Holiness
You must do God’s will God’s way, not your will your way or any other combination.
Be careful about who and what you allow to influence you (see Psalm 1)
Develop godly friends that will help you to both flee from temptation and pursue godliness

20. Grace Bible Church Glorifying God by Making Disciples of Jesus Christ