THE LIFE THAT IS LIVED IN CHRIST
I TIMOTHY 1:12-20
INTRODUCTION:
A. The gospel of Christ is a threefold message; I Corinthians 15:1-4
B. Mark wrote; Mark 15:19; 16:6, 19
C. Through His death, burial and resurrection Christ offers life to all; John 12:32
D. Our study looks at “The Life That is Lived in Christ”
I. LIFE IN CHRIST IS A PEACEABLE LIFE: John 14:27
A. Peace of mind; Philippians 4:7
B. Peace of heart; Isaiah 26:3
C. Peace of life; John 14:27
D. Peace that we must keep; Matthew 6:25-34; Psalms 4:5-8
II. LIFE IN CHRIST IS EXCITING LIFE: James 1:2-4
A. Joy in the Lord; Psalms 16:11
1. “Fullness of joy”; John 16:24; I John 1:4
2. Abundant life means: enjoyable, exciting, wonderful life; John 10:10; Colossians 3:9-10
B. Forgiveness of sin; I John 1:7-9
C. Assurance; John 6:37
1. He accepts those who call upon Him; Romans 10:13-14
2. At the time of obedience; Acts 22:16; Romans 10:14-17
3. Offered to the faithful; Romans 8:1, 28
III. ETERNAL LIFE: Matthew 25:34
A. God’s promise of life; John 3:16
B. The plan for life; John 5:24
C. The power of life; II Corinthians 5:17
1. New birth; John 3:3
2. New life: thoughts, mind, words and actions; Ephesians 4:22
D. The peril (hindrance) of this life; Mark 16:16; John 3:36
CONCLUSION:
A. Jesus is alive and will return to receive His own; John 14:1-3
B. He wants to give life to all; Matthew 11:28
C. He has a simple plan to save you; Hebrews 6:4-6
