What Makes Me A Christian? 12:13 Series -- Winter 2008.

What Makes Me A Christian?

What Makes Me A Christian?

12:13 Series -- Winter 200812:13 Series -- Winter 2008

Quick ReviewQuick Review

Faith + Repentance = CONVERSION

Justification is a legal act of God in which he declares us righteous.

Adoption is an act of God in which he makes us members

of his family.

Faith + Repentance = CONVERSION

Justification is a legal act of God in which he declares us righteous.

Adoption is an act of God in which he makes us members

of his family.

Today’s Topic: SanctificationToday’s Topic: Sanctification

A work of God and man A work of God and man that progressively frees us that progressively frees us

from sin and makes us from sin and makes us more like Jesus. more like Jesus.

A work of God and man A work of God and man that progressively frees us that progressively frees us

from sin and makes us from sin and makes us more like Jesus. more like Jesus.

God Expects Us To Grow!God Expects Us To Grow!“We are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ…” (Ephesians 4:15)

Philippians 2:12-13Philippians 2:12-13

Therefore, my beloved…work out your own salvation

with fear and trembling, for God is at work in you,

both to will and to work for his good pleasure.

Therefore, my beloved…work out your own salvation

with fear and trembling, for God is at work in you,

both to will and to work for his good pleasure.

God’s WorkGod’s Work

God takes primary responsibility for making us more like Jesus.

And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to

completion at the day of Jesus Christ. (Philippians 1:6)

God takes primary responsibility for making us more like Jesus.

And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to

completion at the day of Jesus Christ. (Philippians 1:6)

Our WorkOur Work

We have the responsibility(with God’s help)

to put off sinful habitsand put on godly habits.

If by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body you will live.

(Romans 8:13)

We have the responsibility(with God’s help)

to put off sinful habitsand put on godly habits.

If by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body you will live.

(Romans 8:13)

A Modern-Day ExampleA Modern-Day Example

Out Of The Pig PenOut Of The Pig Pen

What is one sinful habit I need to put off?

What is one sinful habit I need to put off?

How To Put Off A SinHow To Put Off A Sin

Recognize that it’s wrong

Repent!

Recognize that it’s wrong

Repent!

Meet Mr. Clean!Meet Mr. Clean!

What is one godly habit I need to put on?

What is one godly habit I need to put on?

How To Put On GodlinessHow To Put On Godliness

Pray for help Memorize

Scripture Confess sin

to parents Trust in the

gospel!

Pray for help Memorize

Scripture Confess sin

to parents Trust in the

gospel!

Radical Action

Required!

Radical Action

Required!And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. For it is better that you lose one of your members than that your whole body go into hell.

(Matthew 5:30)

And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. For it is better that you lose one of your members than that your whole body go into hell.

(Matthew 5:30)

Read Through The Bible In 2008!

Read Through The Bible In 2008!

Any student who reads through the entire Bible in

2008 will receive an invitation to a special party

-- and special gift -- from Mr. Somerville!

Any student who reads through the entire Bible in

2008 will receive an invitation to a special party

-- and special gift -- from Mr. Somerville!