As Citizens of Heaven, we arm ourselves with the resolve of Christ in suffering justly for doing good and therefore we live differently than the world. 1- Arm yourself with the resolve of Christ (v. 1): Be willing to suffer rather than give into sin. ...
We can endure suffering because we have been preserved by the blood of Christ to be presented to the Father in glory. 1- Suffering for Good (vs. 17) 2- Jesus Suffered for the Unrighteous (18-20): He suffered once for all, was empowered by the Spirit, and will deliver...
Why do good? To have the opportunity to share the message of Christ. Why do we share? Because Christ is Lord of your life. Why is Christ Lord of your life? Because you fear God more than you fear man. So, as citizens of Heaven, we do good, even under...
The church should always select from among themselves men of high character who are tested and qualified to serve as Deacons. Here are the characteristics and qualifications of being a Deacon. 1) Deacons are problem solvers, not problem starters (6:1) 2) Deacons serve...
As citizens of Heaven, believers inherit eternal blessing from God and are called to live and speak in such a way that represents the gift and blesses others. 1- We Show our Faith by Properly Loving One Another (v. 8) 2- Remember, Two Wrongs Don’t Make a...
