Benefits of Being A Christian The Christian Is

Benefits of Being A Christian • The Christian Is A New Creation – II Cor. 5: 17 “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. ”

Benefits of Being A Christian • The Christian Is A New Creation – II Cor. 5: 17 “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; creation old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. ” – There Are Many New and Joyful Aspects of the Christian’s New Life

Benefits of Being A Christian • A New Gift – Forgiveness of Sins • Problem? Sin! • Solution? Being a Christian! • The Ultimate Gift – Clear Conscience I Peter 3: 21 – Washing of Sins Acts 22: 16; I John. 1: 7 – Added to Church Acts 2: 47 – All Spiritual Blessings Eph. 1: 3

Benefits of Being A Christian • A New Freedom – Victory Over Sin • Christians – No Longer Slaves To Sin Rom. 6: 17 -18 • Freedom In Christ Pertains To Inner Man • Sin No Longer Controls Our Thoughts and Actions

Benefits of Being A Christian • A New Outlook – A Triumphant Frame of Mind • Colossians 3: 1 -2 “If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. ” • Matt. 19: 26 “…with God all things are possible. ” • Phil. 4: 13 “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. ”

Benefits of Being A Christian • A New Self Image – A Sense of Personal Worth • • Created In the Image of God Genesis 1: 26 Purchased With Blood of Christ I Peter 1: 18 -19 God’s Possession I Cor. 6: 20 God’s Children Rom. 8: 16 -17; I John 3: 1

Benefits of Being A Christian • A New Potential – Usefulness in the Lord’s Work • Created For Good Works – Good Steward – Good Influence • Teaching • Helping • Example Eph. 2: 10 I Peter 4: 10 -11 I Tim. 4: 16

Benefits of Being A Christian • A New Quality of Conduct – The Christian’s New Way of Life • • Christian = Christ Like Character Putting God First Serving Others Romans 6: 4 II Tim. 1: 9 Matt. 6: 33 I Tim. 6: 18 -19 • “The Ultimate in this life is enjoyed only when one ceases to make this life their ultimate concern!”

Benefits of Being A Christian • A New Fellowship – Communion with God and Fellow Christians • Relationship With God Romans 5: 10 -11 – As Sinners – Separated From God – As Christians – Reconciled To God • Relationship With Christians – Fellow Citizens Eph. 2: 19 -22 – God’s Family the Church Acts 2: 42 -47

Benefits of Being A Christian • A New Strength – The Christian’s Hope • • • Hope = Desire + Expectation Mansion In Heaven Keeps Us Faithful Crown of Righteousness “I Can Do” Attitude I Peter 1: 3 -5 John 14: 1 -3 Rom. 15: 13 II Tim. 4: 7 -9 Phil. 4: 13

Benefits of Being A Christian • • A New Gift A New Freedom A New Outlook A New Self Image A New Potential A New Quality of Conduct A New Fellowship A New Strength

Are You Enjoying The Benefits of Being A Christian?

By Bob Gard – Hollister, Missouri church of Christ www. hollisterchurchofchrist. org Lesson From Gary Henry www. brasstacks. org