1. One who is a follower of Christ 1 Cor. 1:12 Christ Crucified For You Christ Crucified For You Baptized In Christ’s Name Baptized In Christ’s Name When one becomes a Christian things change

2. I. What Have You Received?

3. Received 1. Salvation (Mark 16:16; 1 Pet. 3:21) 2. Remission of sins (Acts 2:38; 3:19) 3. Cleansing from sin (Acts 22:16; Eph. 5:25-27) 4. Gift of Holy Spirit (Acts 2:38) 5. Freedom from sin (John 8:32; Rom. 6) 6. Joy (Acts 8:39)

4. I. What Have You Received? II. What Have You Become?

5. Become 1. Member of the body (1 Cor. 12:13) 2. Citizen of the kingdom (Jn 3:3, 5; Mt. 18:3) 3. A child in God’s family (Jn 3:3, 5; Gal. 3:26-27) 4. A sheep in the fold (Acts 20:28; Jn 10:1ff) 5. Soldier in Lord’s army (2 Tim. 2:3-4; Eph. 6:10-20) 6. A laborer in vineyard (Mt. 20:1-16) 7. A branch in the vine (Jn. 15:1-8) 8. A priest in the temple (1 Pet. 2:5-9) 9. A stone in building (1 Pet. 2:5; 1 Cor. 3:9) 10. A member of Christ’s church (Acts 2:47)

6. I. What Have You Received? II. What Have You Become? III. What Are You To Do?

7. To Do 1. Walk in newness of life (Rom. 6:3-4) 2. Desire milk to grow (1 Pet. 2:1-3) 3. Glorify name Christian (1 Pet. 4:16) 4. Continue steadfast (Acts 2:41-42) 5. Edify the body (Eph. 4:15-16) 6. Seek things above (Col. 3:1-2) 7. Tell others about the Savior (2 Tim 2:2) 8. Don’t fall away (Acts 8:13-24)

8. I. What Have You Received? II. What Have You Become? III. What Are You To Do?

9. Summary As a child – give loving obedience As a soldier – fight the good fight As a laborer – diligently work As a branch – bear fruit As a priest – offer spiritual sacrifices As a bride – maintain purity As a citizen of kingdom – submit to King As a sheep – follow the Lord