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What goes God expect in the lives of Christians?

What goes God expect in the lives of Christians? . Three Basic Requirements for Christian Living. #1 – Must have our sins forgiven W ages of sin is death – eternal punis hment #2 – Live a sanctified life Sin must not reign in our life

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What goes God expect in the lives of Christians?

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  1. What goes God expectin the lives ofChristians?

  2. Three BasicRequirementsfor Christian Living #1 – Must have our sins forgiven Wages of sin is death – eternal punishment #2– Live a sanctified life Sin must not reign in our life #3 – Daily activity of Christian Living Things that we must do

  3. The Christian life Romans 6 • Begins with Baptism • Buried in the likeness of Christ death (v 5) • Sins washed away by the blood of Christ (I Jn. 1:7) • Raised up to walk in newness of life (v 4) • Living with Christ requires making changes • Sin cannot reignin our moral body (v 12) • Become servants to righteousness (v 18) • Live a sanctified life (V 19 & 22) • Ends with Eternal life with Christ in Heaven (v 22)

  4. A Christian lifemust be aSanctified Life • Definition of Sanctify • To separate from profane things • Topurify - - - Freed from the guilt of sin • “. . . be holy in all your behavior” I Pet. 1:15 • A Christian should be separated from sinful things and ways • “. . .we have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.”Hebrews 10:10

  5. Do’s and Don’tsGalatians 5:19-25 • Don’t give in to the works of the flesh immorality impurity sensuality idolatry sorcery enmities strife jealousy disputes dissensions factions outburst of anger envying drunkenness carousing things like these These works do not lead to Eternal Life • Do adopt the fruit of the Spirit love joy peace patience kindness goodness faithfulness gentleness self-control These works lead to Eternal Life

  6. Epistle to the Romans Chapter 12 I urge you therefore, brethren, by the . . . Chapter 15 13. And, concerning you, my brethren, . . . Instructions for Living a Christian Life

  7. Living a Christian Life Romans 12:1 & 2 I beseech to youtherefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a(1)living sacrifice, (2) holy, (3) acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

  8. Different Christian AbilitiesRom. 12:3-8 All one body, but have different functions Prophecy (Preaching) Service Teaching Exhorting Giving with liberality Lead with diligence Mercy with cheerfulness All functions are equally important – I Cor. 12:14-24

  9. General ResponsibilitiesRom. 12:9 -15:13 • Love without hypocrisy • Contributing to needs of the saints • Practice hospitality • Overcome evil with good • Be in subjection to governing authorities • Pay your taxes & owe nothing to anyone • Love your neighbor • Be careful in judging God’s servant • Pursue things that make for peace & build up one another • Please your neighbor for his good and his edification

  10. A Judgment Day SceneMatt. 25:31-46 Separation of the righteous from the unrighteous Based on their Activities in life to help others - feed and give drink to the hungry - give lodging to the stranger - clothed the naked - visit the sick or one in prison

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