1. LIGHTS IN THE WORLD: Influence & Example
Matthew 5:14-16
Appeal To Be Unique, Distinctive
Romans 12:1-2
Galatians 2:20
“Pre” & “Post” Cultures
What Should We Do?

2. COURAGE TO TAKE A STAND 2Timothy 1:7-14 Not a spirit of timidity
1Cor. 11:1 Follow me, as I follow Christ
Numbers 13:30-31, 14:1-8, The courage of Joshua & Caleb
Courage of Daniel & his friends
John 9
What is your courage quotient?
Rev. 21:8

3. Lights In The Midst…
Imperative that we appear as lights amid the perversity & wickedness
Ephesians 4:20-24
Realize the power of example & influence
1Peter 2:11-12
A conduct worthy of Christ

4. Philippians 2:12-16
“Work out YOUR salvation..” Make it personal. Get self together!
“With fear and trembling”
Let God work in you
“Without grumbling or disputing”
“Prove yourselves..”
“Holding fast the word of life..”

5. “Hey Dad, Just What Is A Christian? Have I Ever Seen One?”
“Christian” found only three times in the Bible 1Peter 4:16 Acts 11:22, 26:28
CHRISTIAN: Christianos “An adherent of Christ”
CHRISTIAN: A Noun. Not used as an adjective in the Scriptures

6. CHRISTIAN: God’s Definition
1Peter 1:14 An obedient child
1Peter 1:18-22 One redeemed by the precious blood of Christ
1Peter 2:9-12 Obedient in all facets of life
One living a life that clearly reflects a vibrant relationship with God through Christ
Is That It?

7. AN UNCOMMON PERSON IN A COMMON WORLD
1Pet. 2:9 Citizen of a holy nation
Col.1:13 One called out of darkness into light
1Cor.6:19-20 Living a life reflective of the purchase price paid by Christ
1Pet. 2:21; Heb. 12:1-3 One who has a clear focus on Christ
Phil. 2:5-8 Mind set like that of Christ

8. A CHRISTIAN IS A DISCIPLE.. A STUDENT/LEARNER
Acts 11:26, John 6:44-45, 63
1Peter 2:2-3 One who LONGS for the PURE MILK of The Word
2Peter 3:18 One who grows in grace and knowledge
So, how well do you REALLY know Jesus, Who Is The Christ?
Galatians 2:20; 2Peter 1:2-8

9. A CHRISTIAN IS ONE THAT IS HOLY, DEDICATED & TRANSFORMED
Living a life that truly reflects a willingness to follow the example & teaching of Jesus
Titus 2:11-14 Sensibly, righteously and godly
James 1:27
1Thessalonians 4:1-12
UNSPOTTED BY THE WORLD! In The World, BUT Not Of The World

10. THERE IS NOTHING MAGICAL ABOUT IT. A CHRISTIAN ABSTAINS & ATTAINS
1Peter 2:11-12
ABSTAIN… Gal. 5: James 3:14-16
ATTAIN… Heb. 6:1 Gal. 5: James 3:17-18

11. MY KINGDOM IS NOT OF THE WORLD…John 18:36
1Peter 2:4-10 Unique responsibilities based on the preciousness of our relationship w/Christ
Living Stone
Spiritual Household
Holy
Royal Priesthood
Citizen Of A Holy Nation

12. LIVING STONE, IN A SPIRITUAL HOUSEHOLD
Ephesians 2:19-22 Expected to fulfill part as a member of the family
Romans 12:10-16 Devoted to one another in brotherly love
Colossians 2:2, 16 Knit together as a family
As A Member Of The Family, Have You Done Your Part?

13. A CHRISTIAN, BY DEFINITION IS PART OF A ROYAL PRIESTHOOD
“I was glad when they said to me, let us go to the house of the Lord.” Psalms 122:1
Do You Have A Like Mind Set?
John 4:23-24
Colossians 3:16-17
2Corinthians 9:7

14. A CHRISTIAN IS A CITIZEN OF A HOLY NATION
Time to really see what all this might entail
Willingly humble self to Monarch/King
Colossians 1:13
1Corinthians 6:19-20
Matthew 17:1-5, 28:18-20
Mark 7:7-8

15. A CHRISTIAN IS ONE WHO HAS SET CHRIST FIRST IN THE HEART
1Peter 3:15-22
Colossians 3:1-3
Matthew 22:37
Proverbs 4:23
Matthew 12:34-35
If Christ is the center of your life, then what sort of life will you be living?
Colossians 3:5-15