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.

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

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

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

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

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

Children – Children – Galatians 3:26 “sons of God”Galatians 3:26 “sons of God”John 1:12 “right to become children of John 1:12 “right to become children of God”God”Matthew 23:9 “One is your Father”Matthew 23:9 “One is your Father”1 John 3:10 “children of God”1 John 3:10 “children of God”Ephesians 5:6 Not sons of disobedienceEphesians 5:6 Not sons of disobedience1 John 3:7 “practices righteousness”1 John 3:7 “practices righteousness”Not obedient Not Children of GodNot obedient Not Children of God

Fellowship– Fellowship– 1 John 1:3 “fellowship with Father, His 1 John 1:3 “fellowship with Father, His Son Jesus Christ”Son Jesus Christ”1 John 1:6 – cannot walk in darkness1 John 1:6 – cannot walk in darknessJohn 8:12 “the light of the world”John 8:12 “the light of the world”Christians’ fellowship relationship Christians’ fellowship relationship with God dependent completely on with God dependent completely on Obedience to His willObedience to His will

Bondservant– Bondservant– Romans 1:1; Galatians 1:10; Romans 1:1; Galatians 1:10; Philippians 1:1; Titus 1:1; Colossians Philippians 1:1; Titus 1:1; Colossians 4:12; 1 Peter 1:14:12; 1 Peter 1:11 Peter 2:15-17 “bondservants of God”1 Peter 2:15-17 “bondservants of God”Ephesians 6:5,6 “from the heart”Ephesians 6:5,6 “from the heart”Romans 3:23; Colossians 2:12; Romans Romans 3:23; Colossians 2:12; Romans 6:23; 12:1; 1 Corinthians 7:22,236:23; 12:1; 1 Corinthians 7:22,23

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

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

All that it should be All that it should be according to Scripture?according to Scripture?

Are you an active Are you an active participant in your participant in your

relationship with God?relationship with God?

All that it should be All that it should be according to Scripture?according to Scripture?

Are you an active Are you an active participant in your participant in your

relationship with God?relationship with God?

Do You Love God?Do You Love God?Are You a Friend of God?Are You a Friend of God?

Are You in Fellowship with Are You in Fellowship with God?God?

Are You a Child of God?Are You a Child of God?Is God Your Father?Is God Your Father?

Is Jesus your Lord & Master?Is Jesus your Lord & Master?Do You Know God?Do You Know God?

Does God Know You?Does God Know You?

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