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To be useful for Christ requires complete conversion To be useful for Christ requires complete conversion One must be converted: One must be converted:

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2 To be useful for Christ requires complete conversion To be useful for Christ requires complete conversion One must be converted: One must be converted: −From boastful independence and arrogance To childlike trust and humility (Matt. 18:1-4) −From “increase” of me To “decrease” of me (John 3:30) −From an “instrument of unrighteousness” To an “instrument of righteousness” (Rom. 6:13) The Canvas : Converted Thoroughly for Use

3 Christ becomes the Author of my life instead of me Christ becomes the Author of my life instead of me When Jesus is my Author: When Jesus is my Author: −I will magnify Him (Phil. 1:20) −I will think like Him (Phil. 2:5) −I will live for Him (Gal. 2:20) −I will submit to Him (Eph. 5:22-23, 32) The Author : Carrying the Name of Christ

4 The epistle of my life will influence others (Matt. 5:16) The epistle of my life will influence others (Matt. 5:16) The influence may not involve spoken words (1 Pet. 3:1-2) The influence may not involve spoken words (1 Pet. 3:1-2) My life always has a message to be read My life always has a message to be read −I must control the content −What message am I publishing? I must not send the wrong message or a mixed message I must not send the wrong message or a mixed message The Readers : Conscious of Influence on Others

5 A Christian should desire good for others A Christian should desire good for others −Simulating the example of Jesus (Acts 10:38) −Seeking their well-being, not your own (1 Cor. 10:24) −Sacrificing in order to serve others (2 Cor. 12:15) A Christian can show others “the good life” A Christian can show others “the good life” −Through your epistle, point to Jesus (Acts 4:13) −Through your epistle, point to heaven (Phil. 3:20) −Through your epistle, point to the gospel (Phil. 1:12) The Purpose : Concerned for the Good of Mankind

6 Believe Jesus is God’s Son – Mark 16:16 Believe Jesus is God’s Son – Mark 16:16 Repent of your sins and turn to God – Acts 2:38 Repent of your sins and turn to God – Acts 2:38 Confess your faith in Jesus – Romans 10:9-10 Confess your faith in Jesus – Romans 10:9-10 Be immersed into Christ – Romans 6:3-4 Be immersed into Christ – Romans 6:3-4 −God will wash away all your sins – Acts 22:16 −God will add you to His church – Acts 2:47 −God will register you in heaven – Hebrews 12:23 Live faithful to your Author’s Word – Hebrews 5:9 Live faithful to your Author’s Word – Hebrews 5:9 Give Yourself to Christ Tonight

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