Blessings and Responsibilities of being a Christian

“One who identifies himself as a believer in and follower of Jesus Christ.” (L&N 11.35)Acts 11:26, 26:28, 1 Peter 4:16

You are a new creation“Born again” John 3:3,5You are a child of GodYou belong to GodYou live by faith

Innumerable, both physical and spiritual - Ephesians 1:3

Peace with God Romans 5:1 Isaiah 53:5 Philippians 4:7, it passes understanding

Eph. 2:14-15, extended to one another

The Privilege of Prayer How we communicate with GodHeb. 4:14-16 - Christ our High Priest, 7:24-25 - intercedes 1 John 2:1-2, an Advocate 1 John 5:14-15, He hears our prayers

We have a family Eph. 2:19, household of God Along with being children of God, we are brethren! 1 Peter 3:8 – brethren, love as brothers There are many privileges associated with “one another”!

We have hope Something better than this life Acts 24:15, 16, “I have hope in God…”1 Peter 1:3, begotten again to a living hope Colossians 1:5, hope in heaven Heb. 6:19, an anchorWhatever we endure, we anticipate a rest with the Lord when He returns – 2 Thess. 1:6-10

Be faithful children, serve God, trust Him, etc.Be different than the world Sanctified, saint 1 Peter 2:9, “His own special people”2 Cor. 6:14-17, be separate 1 Pet. 4:1-4, they think it strange Phil. 2:14-16, shine as lights

Keep yourself pure 2 Cor. 7:1, Cleanse ourselves, perfecting holiness 1 Tim. 5:22, Keep yourself pure 1 Peter 1:13-16, “Be holy for I am holy”

Remain faithful 2 Peter 1:5-9, make your call and election sure Matt. 10:22, 24:13, he who endures to the end (Lk. 9:62) Revelation 2:10, “Be faithful until death..”Take steps – attendance, prayer, study, associations, etc.

Keep growing 2 Peter 3:18, grow in the grace and knowledge… 2 Corinthians 4:16, renewed day by day Romans 12:2, Renewing of your mind