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.

LIGHTS IN THE WORLD:LIGHTS IN THE WORLD: Influence & ExampleInfluence & Example Matthew 5:14-16 Appeal To Be

Unique, Distinctive Romans 12:1-2 Galatians 2:20 “Pre” & “Post”

Cultures What Should We

Do?

COURAGE TO TAKE A STAND 2Timothy 1:7-14 Not a spirit of timidityNot a spirit of timidity 1Cor. 11:1 Follow me, as I follow Christ Numbers 13:30-31, 14:1-8, 11-12 The

courage of Joshua & Caleb Courage of Daniel & his friendsCourage of Daniel & his friends John 9 What is your courage quotient?What is your courage quotient? Rev. 21:8

Lights In The Midst…Lights In The Midst… Imperative that we appear as lights

amid the perversity & wickedness Ephesians 4:20-24 Realize the power of example & Realize the power of example &

influenceinfluence 1Peter 2:11-12 A conduct worthy of Christ

Philippians 2:12-16Philippians 2:12-16 “Work out YOURYOUR salvation..” Make

it personal. Get self together!Get self together! “With fear and trembling” Let God work in youLet God work in you “Without grumbling or disputing” “Prove yourselves..” “Holding fast the word of life..”

“Hey Dad, Just What Is A Christian? Have I Ever Seen One?”

“Christian” found only three times in the Bible

1Peter 4:16Acts 11:22,

26:28 CHRISTIAN: Christianos

“An adherent of Christ”“An adherent of Christ” CHRISTIAN: A NounA Noun. Not

used as an adjective in the Scriptures

CHRISTIAN: God’s DefinitionGod’s Definition 1Peter 1:141Peter 1:14 An obedient child 1Peter 1:18-221Peter 1:18-22 One redeemed by

the precious blood of Christ 1Peter 2:9-121Peter 2:9-12 Obedient in all facets

of life One living a life that clearly reflects One living a life that clearly reflects

a vibrant relationship with God a vibrant relationship with God through Christthrough Christ

Is That It?Is That It?

AN UNCOMMON PERSON IN A AN UNCOMMON PERSON IN A COMMON WORLDCOMMON WORLD 1Pet. 2:91Pet. 2:9 Citizen of a holy

nation Col.1:13Col.1:13 One called out of

darkness into light 1Cor.6:19-201Cor.6:19-20 Living a life

reflective of the purchase price paid by Christ

1Pet. 2:21; Heb. 12:1-31Pet. 2:21; Heb. 12:1-3 One who has a clear focus on Christ

Phil. 2:5-8Phil. 2:5-8 Mind set like that of Christ

A CHRISTIAN IS A DISCIPLE.. A CHRISTIAN IS A DISCIPLE.. A STUDENT/LEARNER A STUDENT/LEARNER

Acts 11:26, John 6:44-45, 63Acts 11:26, John 6:44-45, 63 1Peter 2:2-31Peter 2:2-3 One who LONGSLONGS for

the PURE MILKPURE MILK of The WordThe Word 2Peter 3:182Peter 3:18 One who grows in

grace and knowledge So, how well do you REALLYREALLY know

Jesus, Who Is The Christ?Jesus, Who Is The Christ? Galatians 2:20; 2Peter 1:2-8Galatians 2:20; 2Peter 1:2-8

A CHRISTIAN IS ONE THAT IS A CHRISTIAN IS ONE THAT IS HOLY, DEDICATED & HOLY, DEDICATED & TRANSFORMEDTRANSFORMED

Living a life that truly reflects a willingness Living a life that truly reflects a willingness to follow the example & teaching of Jesusto follow the example & teaching of Jesus

Titus 2:11-14Titus 2:11-14 Sensibly, righteously and godly

James 1:27James 1:27 1Thessalonians 4:1-121Thessalonians 4:1-12 UNSPOTTED BY THE WORLD! In The World,In The World, BUTBUT Not Not Of The WorldOf The World

THERE IS NOTHING MAGICAL ABOUT THERE IS NOTHING MAGICAL ABOUT IT.IT. A CHRISTIAN ABSTAINS & ATTAINSA CHRISTIAN ABSTAINS & ATTAINS

1Peter 2:11-12 ABSTAIN…ABSTAIN…

Gal. 5:19-21James 3:14-16

ATTAIN…ATTAIN…Heb. 6:1Gal. 5:22-25James 3:17-18

MY KINGDOM IS NOT OF MY KINGDOM IS NOT OF THE WORLD…THE WORLD…John 18:36John 18:36

1Peter 2:4-101Peter 2:4-10 Unique responsibilities based on the preciousness of our relationship w/Christ

Living StoneLiving Stone Spiritual HouseholdSpiritual Household HolyHoly Royal PriesthoodRoyal Priesthood Citizen Of A Holy NationCitizen Of A Holy Nation

LIVING STONE, IN A LIVING STONE, IN A SPIRITUAL HOUSEHOLDSPIRITUAL 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 As A Member Of The Family, Have You Done Your Part?You Done Your Part?

A CHRISTIAN, BY DEFINITION IS A CHRISTIAN, BY DEFINITION IS PART OF A ROYAL PRIESTHOODPART OF A ROYAL PRIESTHOOD

““I was glad when they I was glad when they said to me, let us go to said to me, let us go to the house of the Lord.”the house of the Lord.” Psalms 122:1Psalms 122:1

Do You Have A Like Do You Have A Like Mind Set?Mind Set?

John 4:23-24 Colossians 3:16-17 2Corinthians 9:7

A CHRISTIAN IS A CITIZEN OF A A CHRISTIAN IS A CITIZEN OF A HOLY NATIONHOLY NATION

Time to really see what all this might entail

Willingly humble self to Willingly humble self to Monarch/KingMonarch/King

Colossians 1:13Colossians 1:13 1Corinthians 6:19-201Corinthians 6:19-20 Matthew 17:1-5, 28:18-Matthew 17:1-5, 28:18-

2020 Mark 7:7-8Mark 7:7-8

A CHRISTIAN IS ONE WHO HAS A CHRISTIAN IS ONE WHO HAS SET CHRIST FIRST IN THE HEARTSET CHRIST FIRST IN THE HEART

1Peter 3:15-221Peter 3:15-22 Colossians 3:1-3Colossians 3:1-3 Matthew 22:37Matthew 22:37 Proverbs 4:23Proverbs 4:23 Matthew 12:34-35Matthew 12:34-35 If Christ is the center of your life, If Christ is the center of your life,

then what sort of life will you be then what sort of life will you be living?living?

Colossians 3:5-15Colossians 3:5-15