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Men With a Mission 1. Session 8 dying to self. We will attempt to discover in this section the principles surrounding the teaching of dying to self. What are the key ingredients of such a truth?. Men With a Mission 1. Session 8 dying to self. EXPLANATION OF “DYING TO SELF”
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Men With a Mission 1 Session 8 dying to self We will attempt to discover in this section the principles surrounding the teaching of dying to self. What are the key ingredients of such a truth?
Men With a Mission 1 Session 8 dying to self • EXPLANATION OF “DYING TO SELF” • Examples of dying to self in the New Testament Matthew 6:19-33 John 13:13-17 Philippians 2 Matthew 8:18-22 Acts 5:41-42 Colossians 3:1-3, 5f Matthew 10:32-39 Romans 6:6 2 Timothy 2:11-12 Matthew 16:24-28 Romans 12:1-3 2 Timothy 4:6-7 Mark 10:17-22 Romans 14:8 Titus 2:14 Mark 10:35-45 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 Hebrews 12:1-2 Mark 14:36 2 Corinthians 4:7-18 1 Peter 2:21-25 Luke 6:20-45 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 Revelation 7:9f Luke 9:23-26 2 Corinthians 12:10 Luke 14:25-33 Galatians 6:14-17
Men With a Mission 1 Session 8 dying to self • What does it mean to “die to self”? To be fully surrendered to Christ and His all Not me, but Christ
Men With a Mission 1 Session 8 dying to self • Steps of dying to self: Salvation Recognize the bondage of the will to self-centeredness Dedicate self (Rom 12:1-2) Actively pursue action which promotes: • Death to self • Dignity to Him Expect a lifelong battle
Men With a Mission 1 Session 8 dying to self • OUR IDENTITY IN CHRIST • In Christ, I Am Significant • Matthew 5:13 – I am the salt of the earth Matthew 5:14 – I am the light of the world John 1:12 – I am a child of God John 15:1, 5 – I am part of the True Vine John 15:16 – I am chosen by Christ to bear the fruit Acts 1:8 – I am His witness 1 Corinthians 3:16 – I am His temple
Men With a Mission 1 Session 8 dying to self In Christ, I Am Significant 1 Corinthians 12:27 – I am a member of Christ’s body 2 Corinthians 5:17, 18 – I am a new creation, reconciled to God 2 Corinthians 6:1 – I am a worker with Him Ephesians 1:1 – I am a saint Ephesians 2:6 – I am seated in the heavenlies Ephesians 2:10 – I am His workmanship Philippians 3:20 – I am a citizen of heaven
Men With a Mission 1 Session 8 dying to self • In Christ, I Am Accepted • I am His fruit (John 15:15) I have been justified (Rom 5:1) I am united to the Lord and am one spirit with Him (1 Cor 6:17) I belong to God (1 Cor 6:20) I am a member of Christ’s body (1 Cor 12:27) I have been made righteous (2 Cor 5:21) I was predestined, adopted (Eph 1:5)
Men With a Mission 1 Session 8 dying to self • In Christ, I Am Accepted I have direct access to God (Eph 2:18) I am a fellow citizen of the house of God (Eph 2:1) I am no longer a stranger (Eph 2:19) I may approach with boldness (Eph 3:12) I have been redeemed and forgiven (Col 1:14) I have been made complete in Christ (Col 2:10)
Men With a Mission 1 Session 8 dying to self • In Christ, I Am Secure • I am a child of God (John 1:12). I am free forever from condemnation (Rom 8:1). I have been called (Rom 8:28). Nothing shall separate me from His love (Rom 8:35). We are established and anointed (2 Cor 1:21). We have been sealed (Eph 1:13, 14). I have been rescued and transferred (Col 1:13).
Men With a Mission 1 Session 8 dying to self • In Christ, I Am Secure I am hidden with Christ in God (Col 3:3). We will be finished (Phil 1:6). We can do all things (Phil 4:13). I have been given a spirit of power, love, and sound mind (2 Tim 1:7). I have the right to come boldly (Heb 4:16). I am born of God and Satan can’t touch me (1 John 5:18).