What it means to be a Christian

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What it means to be a Christian § In this study we will notice: ü What is a Christian? ü Becoming a Christian ü What hinders me from becoming a Christian? ü Growing as a Christian ü What hinders me from growing? ü The Christian and the body of Christ ü The Christian and others What ü Am I done yet? means to it a be Christian?

Am I Done Yet?

Am I done yet? Ø NO! We have much left to do. We cannot quit until our time here is done! § Hebrews 10: 38 -39 § 1 Corinthians 9: 24 § Acts 20: 24 § Luke 9: 62 Am I Done Yet?

Am I done yet? Ø We need to endure Ø ὑπομονή, (hypomonē), to bear up under, to remain standing even after trying circumstances Ø Cf. California and retrofitting § Hebrews 10: 36 -39 § James 1: 2 -4 § Matthew 10: 22 Am I Done Yet?

Am I done yet? Ø We need to endure Ø ὑπομονή, (hypomonē), to bear up under, to remain standing even after trying circumstances We cannot control Ø Cf. California and retrofitting everything in life, § Hebrews 10: 36 -39 but § James 1: 2 -4 endure it! we CAN § Matthew 10: 22 Am I Done Yet?

Am I done yet? Ø We need to redeem the time § Colossians 4: 5, Ephesians 5: 16 Ø Redeem means to buy up something. To work with urgency and intensity Ø To take full advantage of an opportunity and be wise with our time Am I Done Yet?

Am I done yet? Ø We need to redeem the time Ø What if you were given $1440 a day to spend? But there was a catch! Spend it or lose it. Ø How would you spend your day? Would you be more responsible with your time? Ø Consider this: We have 1440 minutes a day, how are you using them? Am I Done Yet?

Am I done yet? Ø We need to redeem the time Ø Time is a valuable commodity. In a sense, everything in life is measured with time. Wasted time = wasted opportunity Ø We are stewards with our time! 1 Peter 4: 10, Cf. Matthew 25: 18, 26 Ø James 4: 13 -17 Am I Done Yet?

It Is Worth It?

When we obey the gospel and grow: Ø With maturity comes greater appreciation of our fellowship with God Matthew 5: 8, 1 John 1: 3, 5 -7, 4: 19 we love – Him because He first loved us Ø With maturity comes strengthened faith – like Abraham, in time our faith grows; 2 Timothy 1: 12, Psalm 37: 25, 1 John 5: 4 Is it worth it?

When we obey the gospel and grow: Ø With maturity comes greater confidence in prayer – 1 Peter 3: 12, 1 John 5: 14 -15 - we know He answers our prayers - we are better prepared to accept His answers cf. 2 Cor. 12: 7 -9 - we know that He knows what is best, cf. Matthew 6: 10, 26: 42 Ø Philippians 4: 6 -7 Is it worth it?

When we obey the gospel and grow: Ø We have hope of eternal reward Ø We are ready to stand before God Ø Hebrews 11: 13 -16, Joseph – 11: 22, Moses – 11: 26 Ø 2 Timothy 4: 8, 2 Peter 1: 11 2 Corinthians 5: 1 -8 Is it worth it?

When we obey the gospel and grow: Ø We have hope of eternal reward Ø We are ready to stand before God If you miss heaven, Ø Hebrews 11: 13 -16, Joseph – you miss all that 11: 22, Moses – 11: 26 matters! Ø 2 Timothy 4: 8, 2 Peter 1: 11 2 Corinthians 5: 1 -8 Is it worth it?

When we obey the gospel and grow: Ø We avoid the judgment of eternal condemnation Ø Teaching about hell is not popular, and rejected by many. Ø The tragedy is that such gives cause to reject God and live with no real consequences Is it worth it?

When we obey the gospel and grow: Ø We avoid the judgment of eternal condemnation Ø We cannot ignore the Bible’s teaching about hell! Ø Matthew 18: 8 -9 2 Peter 2: 20 -22 Ø Everlasting - Matthew 25: 46, Revelation 20: 10, 14 -15, 21: 8, Matthew 25: 41 Is it worth it?

When we obey the gospel and grow: Ø We avoid the judgment of eternal condemnation Ø A place of eternal torments Ø 2 Thessalonians 1: 6 -9 Matthew 8: 12 (13: 42, 50, 24: 51 etc. ), Mark 9: 43 -44 Luke 16: 23 -24, 27 -28 -the rich man (and Lazarus) Is it worth it?

When we obey the gospel and grow: Ø We avoid the judgment of eternal condemnation Ø A place of eternal torments Such descriptions: Ø 2 Thessalonians 1: 6 -9 Hell is a (13: 42, Matthew 8: 12 place to 50, 24: 51 etc. ), Mark 9: 43 -44 avoid at all cost! Luke 16: 23 -24, 27 -28 -the rich Hebrews 10: 31 man (and Lazarus) Is it worth it?

Yes, the life of a Christian is a challenge. But if we take it seriously and endure, surely the reward will be worth it all! Revelation 14: 13

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