INTRODUCTION:
A. The Christian is in a different kingdom; Colossians 1:13
B. The Christian is separate from the world; II Corinthians 6:17
C. The Christian is a new creature; II Corinthians 5:17
D. For the Christian a new life has begun; Philippians 3:13
E. Our lesson “What Makes the Christian Different?”
I. THE CHRISTIAN WILL GROW IN THE LORD: I Peter 2:2
A. The Hebrew letter tells us; Hebrews 5:12
B. Three things which bring Christian growth:
1. Pure food; II Timothy 2:15
2. Godly exercise; Hebrews 5:14
3. A righteous environment; I Corinthians 15:33
II. THE CHRISTIAN IS A LIVING STONE: I Peter 2:5
A. The Christian must be an active part of the church:
1. Active in attendance; Acts 20:7; Hebrews 10:22-25
2. Active in being led by the Spirit; Romans 8:9, 14
3. In partaking of the Divine Nature; II Peter 1:4
B. I must be responsible in Christian duties; I Corinthians 15:58
III. THE OLD MAN CRUCIFIED; THE NEW MAN IS BEING RENEWED:
A. The old man, along with his characteristics; Romans 6:6; Galatians 5:19-21
B. The Christian is to become like God; Galatians 5:22-25
CONCLUSION:
A. As a Christian, I will:
1. Try to lead others to the Lord; Matthew 28:19-20
2. Develop godly love; never critical of the church before the world;
I Peter 1:22
B. As a Christian I will put God first in all things; Matthew 6:33
