Titus 21. HIS FAITH SHOULD SHAPE HIS BEHAVIOR (v. 1)Sound WORDSSound LIFESTYLESound TEACHINGAnd do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.Romans 12:22. SHOULD BE IN CONTROL (v. 2)Jesus answered them, “Most assuredly, I say to you, whoever commits sin is a slave of sin. Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed.”John 8: 34, 36I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.Philippians 4:133. SHOULD LEAD BY EXAMPLE (v. 6-7)“The scribes and Pharisees…do not do according to their works; for they say and do not do.”Jesus (Matthew 23:3)4. SHOULD BE AUTHENTIC (v. 8)For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.Hebrews 4:12

Matthew 20:1-16And this is the testimony: that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life.I John 5:11-12I. WRONG DEFINITION“… [God] makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good and sends rain on the just and on the unjust.”Jesus ChristThe plans of the Lord stand firm forever, the plans of His heart through all generations.Psalm 33:11II. WRONG PERSPECTIVEIn this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ.I Peter 1:6-7For if the word spoken through angels proved steadfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just reward, how shall we escape if we neglect so great a salvation, which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed to us by those who heard Him.Hebrews 2:2-3These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.John 16:33III. WRONG PICTUREFor now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part, but then I shall know just as I also am known.1 Corinthians 13:12Christ didn’t die to make bad people good. He died to make dead people alive.G. K. Chesterton

Philippians 2:12-13 1. THE TEAMA. You and GodFor we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.Ephesians 2:10B. You and Fellow-believersTwo are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor. For if they fall, one will lift up his companion. But woe to him who is alone when he falls, for he has no one to help him up. Again, if two lie down together, they will keep warm; But how can one be warm alone? Though one may be overpowered by another, two can withstand him. And a threefold cord is not quickly broken.Ecclesiastes 4:9-12Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.Hebrews 10:23-25C. You and TeachersII. THE TOOLSGod’s WordGod’s SpiritCircumstancesIII.THE TRAININGDisciplineDisciplingIV. THE “THEREFORE”Life Change is a Partnership:God works inWe work outTeachers work withFellow-believers work together“Christ didn’t die to make bad people good. He died to make dead people alive.”G.K. Chesterton

Philippians 2:12-131. THE TEAMA. You and GodFor we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.Ephesians 2:10B. You and Fellow-believersTwo are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor. For if they fall, one will lift up his companion. But woe to him who is alone when he falls, for he has no one to help him up. Again, if two lie down together, they will keep warm; But how can one be warm alone? Though one may be overpowered by another, two can withstand him. And a threefold cord is not quickly broken.Ecclesiastes 4:9-12Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.Hebrews 10:23-25C. You and TeachersII. THE TOOLSGod’s WordGod’s SpiritCircumstancesIII.THE TRAININGDisciplineDisciplingIV. THE “THEREFORE”Life Change is a Partnership:God works inWe work outTeachers work withFellow-believers work together“Christ didn’t die to make bad people good. He died to make dead people alive.”G.K. Chesterton

Philippians 1:9-11And this is the testimony: that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life.1 John 5:11-12Today: Paul’s Prayer for UsI. Growing Love (v. 9)A. In KnowledgeB. In Discernment“Husbands…live with [your wives] with knowledge…as heirs together of the grace of life…”1 Peter 3:7“Test all things; hold fast what is good. Abstain from every form of evil.”1 Thess. 5:21-22II. Godly Character (v. 10)A. Best Choices“And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind…”Romans 12:2B. BehaviorC. BlamelessIII. Glorifying God (v. 11)A. Filled With The Holy SpiritB. Fruitful By The Holy Spirit“If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?”Psalm 11:3

Philippians 4:1-7 “…so stand firm in the Lord…” (4:1)Trust God when all else fails to help you in your circumstances.Trusting the Lord is not always easyBut it’s all we have and all we need.“Rejoice in the Lord…” (4:4)Pursue joyJoy is contentment based on God’s Word, not your circumstances.Jesus faced the cross with joy. (Hebrews 12:1-2)It’s easily “robbed” from our lives at times.“The LORD is near.” (4:5)Find your security in God’s presence.He’s everywhere.If you feel alone, don’t trust your feelings.“Be anxious for nothing…” (4:6a)Beware of anxiety - any emotion that can overwhelm or take control of you.FearStress; worryGriefAnger“…but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.” (4:6b)Make a conversation with the LORD a priority.There are always things to be thankful for.Remember only He supplies our needs.Make your requests.He already knows what you need before you ask! (Matthew 6:8)“…and the peace of God which surpasses all comprehension, shall guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” (4:7)God will give you Peace.Peace is the absence of war.I may not be able to change my circumstances.God may not change my circumstances.God will give me peace with my circumstances. (James 1:2,3)

And this is the testimony: that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life.I John 5:11-121. PAUL MET JESUS (v. 1-9)On the Way to PersecuteOn the Way to Preach2. PAUL MET ANANIAS (v. 10-18)Available to GodAfraid of PersecutorAccepting of Brother Saul3. PAUL MET THE LOCAL CHURCH (v. 19)4. PAUL MET THE WORLD (v. 20-22)5. PAUL MET PERSECUTION (v. 23-25)6. PAUL MET REJECTION AT CHURCH (v. 26)7. PAUL MET BARNABAS (v. 27-31)And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord who has enabled me, because he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry, although I was formerly a blashphemer, a persecutor, and an insolent man; but I obtained mercy because I did it ignorantly in unbelief. And the grace of our Lord was exceedingly abundant, with faith and love which are in Christ Jesus. This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief. However, for this reason I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might show all longsuffering, as a pattern to those who are going to believe on Him for everlasting life. Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, to God who alone is wise, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.I Timothy 1:12-17

And this is the testimony: that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life.I John 5:11-121. PAUL MET JESUS (v. 1-9)On the Way to PersecuteOn the Way to Preach2. PAUL MET ANANIAS (v. 10-18)Available to GodAfraid of PersecutorAccepting of Brother Saul3. PAUL MET THE LOCAL CHURCH (v. 19)And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord who has enabled me, because he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry, although I was formerly a blashphemer, a persecutor, and an insolent man; but I obtained mercy because I did it ignorantly in unbelief. And the grace of our Lord was exceedingly abundant, with faith and love which are in Christ Jesus. This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief. However, for this reason I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might show all longsuffering, as a pattern to those who are going to believe on Him for everlasting life. Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, to God who alone is wise, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.I Timothy 1:12-17

And this is the testimony: that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life.I John 5:11-121. PAUL MET JESUS (v. 1-9)On the Way to PersecuteOn the Way to PreachAnd I thank Christ Jesus our Lord who has enabled me, because he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry, although I was formerly a blashphemer, a persecutor, and an insolent man; but I obtained mercy because I did it ignorantly in unbelief. And the grace of our Lord was exceedingly abundant, with faith and love which are in Christ Jesus. This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief. However, for this reason I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might show all longsuffering, as a pattern to those who are going to believe on Him for everlasting life. Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, to God who alone is wise, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.I Timothy 1:12-17

We are all surrounded by people who do not know the Lord, but need Him. Some are searching while others are ignoring their need for a Savior. Some are skeptical, and have questions about Jesus that they need answers to. All of these people need help! If you are a Christian, you probably can think of one person or several people that helped you in your search for truth — people that pointed the way to Jesus. God has called each of us to do the same for others; to help others with the truth of Jesus’ love.

Let’s be aware that…

1. Some are CURIOUS about the truth of Jesus. (Luke 19:1-6)

Many realize there is something missing in their life, they just don’t know what it is. These people are searching.

2. Some need to EXAMINE the truth of Jesus. (Acts 17:1-13)

Many are open to Christianity and want to check it out.

3. Some need to be CONVINCED of the truth of Jesus. (Acts 17:1-4)

Many are skeptical, and will not believe until they are shown proof for the things of Christ, to Christianity and want to check it out.

4. Some need to RESPOND to the truth of Jesus. (Acts 17:4-6,12; Acts 16:11-15; Acts 16:25; Acts 26:24-29)

Eventually, everyone must make a decision: to accept Jesus as Savior or reject/ignore Him.

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