Remember that Christ came, not to create a new religion, but a new man. Remember that Christ came to make you His Holy Temple.

Remember how you felt when you were labeled by the religious right.

Remember that you too we're once on the wrong side of truth.

Remember what Christ did for you apart from any effort on your part.

We are created in Christ Jesus to make manifest the glory of God. We were created in Christ Jesus for the purpose of good works not just good words. We were created in Christ Jesus for preordained purposes to further God’s agenda on earth.

People who recognize the grace of God come to realize their need of it. People who recognize the grace of God recognize both the giver and the gift. People who recognize the grace of God make it their goal to live for the benefit of others.

The Gospel is Sufficient to Set Captives Free. I am not ashamed of the gospel because it completely restores sin ridden people back to God. I am not ashamed of the gospel because it promises power from the Holy Spirit to break free from the cravings of the flesh. I am not ashamed of the gospel because it is available to anyone who will reach out to Christ by faith.

God desires that we know Him better. Knowing God better will require assistance from the Holy Spirit. Three things we must know to know God better (personally)