2. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 NKJV 16 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.”

3. Love – Matthew 22:37 “Love... God” John 3:16 “God so loved” Emotional Type of Love? Manifests itself in Action?

4. Love – John 14:15,21,23,24 Love for God Must be Accompanied with Obedience to His Will. Relationship with God built on Foundation of Obedience When there is no Obedience, there is no love

5. Friendship – John 15:15 “I have called you friends” John 15:14 “you are My friends” James 4:4 “friend of world – enemy of God” Abraham Friend of God- James 2:21-23 No Obedience, No Love, No Friendship

6. Family – Mark 3:14-18; 31,32 Mark 3:33-35 “Whoever does the will of God is My brother & My sister & mother.” Those obedient to God are more Jesus’ family than His own flesh and blood relatives.

7. Children – Galatians 3:26 “sons of God” John 1:12 “right to become children of God” Matthew 23:9 “One is your Father” 1 John 3:10 “children of God” Ephesians 5:6 Not sons of disobedience 1 John 3:7 “practices righteousness” Not obedient Not Children of God

8. Fellowship– 1 John 1:3 “fellowship with Father, His Son Jesus Christ” 1 John 1:6 – cannot walk in darkness John 8:12 “the light of the world” Christians’ fellowship relationship with God dependent completely on Obedience to His will

9. Bondservant– Romans 1:1; Galatians 1:10; Philippians 1:1; Titus 1:1; Colossians 4:12; 1 Peter 1:1 1 Peter 2:15-17 “bondservants of God” Ephesians 6:5,6 “from the heart” Romans 3:23; Colossians 2:12; Romans 6:23; 12:1; 1 Corinthians 7:22,23

10. We have a Master– Matthew 23:8-10 –Jesus Christ Luke 6:46 “why do you call me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do the things which I say?” Matthew 6:24 One Master at a Time Do not have Right to call Him Lord if do not obey Him

11. Knowing God– 1 John 2:3-6 “I know Him.. Does not keep His commandments, a liar” Matthew 7:21-23 “I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness..”

12. All that it should be according to Scripture? Are you an active participant in your relationship with God?

13. All that it should be according to Scripture? Are you an active participant in your relationship with God?

14. Do You Love God? Are You a Friend of God? Are You in Fellowship with God? Are You a Child of God? Is God Your Father? Is Jesus your Lord & Master? Do You Know God? Does God Know You?

15. IF you are Not Obedient to God, then you do not have the relationship God desires for you to have with Him. Our relationship with God is dependent upon Obedience to His Will.