1. The Church The People of God
1 Peter 2:9-10 #1

2. Every Person Belongs To God
Made in His image (Gen 1:26-28).
We have dominion over His works (cf. Psa 8).
To us, Jesus Christ revealed God (Matt 11:27; John 1:18; 14:9; Col 1:15; Heb 1:1-3).
To us, the Holy Spirit revealed God’s will (John 14:25-26; 15:26-27; 16:13; 1 Cor 2:10-13).

3. What is God’s purpose for us?
Not to fulfill His need (Acts 17:24-25).
Seek Him (Acts 17:26-27; Heb 11:6; Ro 10:17).
Glorify & thank Him (Rom 1:21-22).
Return His love (1 John 4:7-10; Mt 22:36-40).
Keep His commandments (1 John 2:3-5).

4. Our nature serves God’s purpose
God created man to be a self-conscious, self-controlling being (Gen 1:26).
God’s sovereignty will be vindicated on the Judgment Day (2 Cor 5:10).

5. Our nature serves God’s purpose
How do we know that man has the power to choose his destiny?
God has the power of choice (Exo 32:7-14) & we’re made in His image.
God shows no partiality (Deut 10:17; Ezek 18:19- 24; Acts 10:34-35; Rom 2:11; Eph 6:9).

6. Our nature serves God’s purpose
What does God want us to do with our free-will?
“…do all to the glory of God” “…in the name (authority) of Christ” (1 Cor 10:31; cf. Col 3:17).
“…deny self, take up cross & follow” (Matt 16:24).
Devote your free-will to His service & purpose.

7. Forgiveness of Sin: Salvation!
Faith in Jesus Christ through the Gospel
John 8:24; 20:30-31; Rom 1:16; 10:9-10; Mark 16:16; Heb 11:6
Repent or turn from sins
Luke 24:46-47; Acts 2:38; 3:19; 17:30-31
Confess faith in Christ
Matt 10:32-33; Acts 8:36-38; Rom 10:9-10
Be baptized (immersed) in water
Matt 28:19; Mk 16:16; Acts 2:38; Rom 6:3-4; 1 Pet 3:21
Live in obedient faith
Heb 5:8-9; 1 Peter 1:14; Rev 2:10