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

2. 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

3. 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

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

5. 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

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

7. 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”!

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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”

11. 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.

12. 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

13. What does being a Christian mean to you?