1. A Christian... Is “a person reborn”, living in newness of life. Now “belongs to the Lord”, God’s special child sojourning in this world as a pilgrim. Is “living by faith”, trusting in the Lord and desiring to be a trustworthy servant. Is “sanctified in Christ Jesus”, set apart by the Spirit to pursue holiness.

2. A Christian is “kept by the power of God through faith for salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.” -1 Peter 1.5

3. Guarded By The Power Of God

4. Satan’s goal: our destruction 1.Know our adversary. – “the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.” (1 Peter 5.8 ) – 2 Corinthians 11.14-15 – 1 Timothy 4.1-3

5. Satan’s goal: our destruction 1.Know our adversary. 2.Christians beware! – Hebrews 3.12-14 – “...Satan, who deceives the whole world...” (Rev. 12.9)

6. God’s provision: our safekeeping God helps us by providing... 1.Jesus Christ. – As our “merciful and faithful High Priest... He is able to aid those who are tempted.” (Hebrews 2.17-18) – “For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus” (1 Timothy 2.5 ) – 1 John 1.7-10; 2.1-2

7. God’s provision: our safekeeping God helps us by providing... 1.Jesus Christ. 2.A way of escape from temptation. – Matthew 6.13; 26.41 – 1 Corinthians 10.13

8. God’s provision: our safekeeping God helps us by providing... 1.Jesus Christ. 2.A way of escape from temptation. 3.“Regular” blessings. – The scriptures (2 Timothy 3.16-17) – Prayer and peace (Philippians 4.6-7) – Hebrews 3.12-13; 10.24-25

9. God’s provision: our safekeeping God helps us by providing... 1.Jesus Christ. 2.A way of escape from temptation. 3.“Regular” blessings. 4.Victory! – Philippians 4.13 – Ephesians 3.16, 20 – 1 John 2.13-14; 4.4

10. Our responsibility: remain faithful 1.The Christian’s security... – John 10.28-29 – Romans 8.35-39 – “Beware, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief in departing from the living God” (Heb. 3.12) – “Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.” (Revelation 2.10)

11. Our responsibility: remain faithful 1.The Christian’s security. 2.The Christian’s responsibility... – 1 Corinthians 10.12 – 1 Peter 1.13 – 1 Corinthians 9.27; 16.13 – Ephesians 3.17; 6.10-18 – 2 Timothy 2.1 – James 4.7 – 1 Peter 5.8-11

12. “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world. But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you. To Him be the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen.” -1 Peter 5.8-11

15. Are you remaining faithful to the Lord? Are you resisting the devil steadfast in the faith? Are you guarded by the power of God?

16. You are if... You are being watchful and resisting our adversary who seeks to destroy you. You are accepting every day the help God provides in Jesus and the Bible. You are actively doing the things that keep you guarded by the power of God.

17. Do you believe that Jesus Christ is the son of God? Do you believe that he died, was buried, and was resurrected from the dead, by the power of God, so that your sins may be forgiven?

18. Do you want to be baptized today? Then come on up here, to make your desire known, as we sing #000.