CHRIST FORMED IN YOU

“…for whom I am again in the pains of childbirth until Christ is formed in you,”

Galatians 4:19

“…are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes

from the Lord, who is the Spirit.” 2 Corinthians 3:18

“He is the one we proclaim, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone fully mature in Christ”-

Colossians 1:28

YOU ARE AN AMAZING DISCIPLE

“.. washed,…sanctified, …justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the

Spirit of our God”1Corinthians 6:11

“..made us alive with Christ”Ephesians 2:4-5

“… to be made new in the attitude of your minds; 24 and to put on the new self,

created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.”

Ephesians 4:22-24

CHRIST FORMED IN YOU

THIS IS NOT THE CHRIST FORMED

IN US THAT WE ARE SEEKING

CHRIST FORMED IN YOU

RATHER BEING TRANSFORMED

INTO CHRIST

JESUS

✓ Courage of Christ

✓ Holiness of Christ

✓ Humility of Christ

✓ Evangelism of Christ

✓ Compassion of Christ

✓ Confidence of Christ

✓ Patience of Christ

✓ Trust of Christ

✓ Obedience of Christ

✓ Sincerity of Christ

✓ Gladness of Christ

✓ Christ Reliance

✓ Security of Christ

THE COURAGE OF CHRIST

What is Biblical Courage?

tolmáō (from tolma, "bold courage") – properly, to show daring courage necessary for a valid risk ("putting it all on the line"); courageously venture forward by putting fear behind and embracing the fruit that lies ahead for taking a necessary risk.

Original Word: τολμάωPart of Speech: Verb Transliteration: tolmaó Phonetic Spelling: (tol-mah'-o)

COURAGE, n. L., the heart. Bravery; intrepidity; that quality of mind which enables men to encounter danger and difficulties with firmness, or without fear or depression of spirits; valor; boldness; resolution. It is a constituent part of fortitude; but fortitude implies patience to bear continued suffering.

Antonym: cowardice, fear, shrink back, irresolution, faint heartedness, etcThen everyone deserted him and fled.(the disciples)- Mark 14:50/ Peter’s rebuke/

HOW DO WE SEE JESUS’ COURAGE? 1. Spiritual Courage to stand against Satan (Matthew 4-11, 10)2. Mental Courage to stand and endure injustice (Matt. 26:57-68)3. Verbal Courage to speak to the good news to hostile crowds (Luke 12:1)

JESUS’ COURAGE

Mark 10:32-34Mark 11:15-18John 8:58-59

Matthew 26:50-53

THE GREATEST ACT OF COURAGE

COURAGE OF THE APOSTLES 1. The courage to preach despised truths! 2. The courage to preach the whole counsel of God 3. The courage to stand in the midst of persecution

“When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus. -Acts 4:13

When Christ is formed in us, people see that we have been with Jesus

CHRIST FORMED IN USDiscuss: If Christ Courage was completely formed in you tomorrow morning when stepped out of bed, what would you notice different about your day and your interactions? (family, wife, kids, church, co-workers, neighbors, strangers, etc)-------------------------------Pray: What hinders you from having Christ courage formed completely in you?

CAUTION!!! IN CHRIST FORMED IN YOU

As you pray to have Jesus’ courage formed in you, God will put you in situations that you will need to have Christ Courage. If there are times that you shrink back, do not lose heart.

Pray and embrace the next opportunity with determination.