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L. F. ine. inish. D. efining. y. Victor. “The thief comes only to steal, and kill , and destroy . I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” (John 10:10). “I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again.” (JN 3:3).
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L F ine inish D efining y Victor
“The thief comes only to steal, and kill, and destroy. I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” (John 10:10)
“I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again.” (JN 3:3)
“But now a righteous from God, apart from the law, has been made known, to which the Law and the prophets testify. This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe…” (RO 3:21-22)
3 Characteristics of The Christian Life 1. A Surrendered Life “…If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.” (MK 8:34)
3 Characteristics of The Christian Life 1. A Surrendered Life “…whoever does not bear his cross and come after me cannot be my disciple.” (LK 14:27)
3 Characteristics of The Christian Life 1. A Surrendered Life “For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me and for the gospel will save it.” (MK 8:35)
3 Characteristics of The Christian Life 2. A Serving Life “A new command I give you; Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” (JN 13:34-35)
3 Characteristics of The Christian Life 2. A Serving Life “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.” (MK 10:45)
3 Characteristics of The Christian Life 2. A Serving Life “And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for edifying of the body of Christ.” (Eph. 4:11-12)
3 Characteristics of The Christian Life 2. A Serving Life “For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” (Eph. 2:10)
3 Characteristics of The Christian Life 3. A Shared Life
“Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share.” (1 Tim. 6:17-18)
“Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.” (Gal. 6:10)
“A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.” (Prov. 11:25)
“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” (Gal. 6:2)
“Brothers, if someone is caught in a sin, you who are spiritual should restore him gently. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted.” (Gal. 6:1)
“But in your hearts, set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But, do this with gentleness and respect.” (1 Pet. 3:15)
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