In Christ Alone Fox Valley Church of Christ

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In Christ Alone Fox Valley Church of Christ Life of Christ Series 4/8/15

In Christ Alone Fox Valley Church of Christ Life of Christ Series 4/8/15

Profit and Loss Success Power Prestige Respect Knowledge Experience Wealth Possessions Health Education Comfort

Profit and Loss Success Power Prestige Respect Knowledge Experience Wealth Possessions Health Education Comfort Recreation Leisure Godly Success Repentance and Baptism Righteous Conduct Member of Congregation Effective with God’s Word Evangelism Contentment Service Faithful Spouse and Children Transparent Fruit of the Spiritual Gifts and Talent

Our Identity in Christ • Rom 8: 14 -17 • Inherit Son Slave •

Our Identity in Christ • Rom 8: 14 -17 • Inherit Son Slave • John 15: 15 -20 • Serve Freed • Rom 8: 1 -2 • Live Priest • 1 Pet 2: 9 -12 • Mediate Identity in the World: Old Self is a Fix-er Upper Identity in Christ: Old Self is Condemned

Sons in Christ �Received an identity of son-ship � Not a matter of male

Sons in Christ �Received an identity of son-ship � Not a matter of male or female � Daughters of God still receive son-ship �All disciples receive the a full inheritance � Carry the family name � Represent the family to the world � Full familial rights �A direct relationship to God the Father � No mediator needed

Slaves in Christ �Slave to Sin and Death � Power held by Satan �

Slaves in Christ �Slave to Sin and Death � Power held by Satan � Obedient to our desires �No one can be slave to two masters �Slave in Christ � Full surrender � No individual rights outside of Christ � Obedient to his law � Lives belong to Christ and his will

Freed in Christ �Free to choose between: � The Life of Christ � The

Freed in Christ �Free to choose between: � The Life of Christ � The Slavery of Satan �Free to LIVE! � Free from sin and death � Do not abuse the freedom � Bought at a price � Satan wants to buy you back

Priests in Christ �Priests in the Order of Melchizedek �Priestly Duties of Disciples �

Priests in Christ �Priests in the Order of Melchizedek �Priestly Duties of Disciples � Mediate between Heaven and Earth � Bring people close to God � Live our God’s will as examples � Teach the Word of God to the people � Bring people to spiritual maturity � Resolve disputes among the people

Discussion �Split up into four groups �Receive assigned “identity” for discussion �Discuss “identity” questions

Discussion �Split up into four groups �Receive assigned “identity” for discussion �Discuss “identity” questions on Page 70

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