What does it mean and how do we get Started
Building a new life based on
our foundational faith?
Building a new life based on
our foundational faith?
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Getting Started building a new life based on the foundation of faith.
1. It Starts with action-
James 2:17 - In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead. (niv)
2. What does that mean for us? What does that look like?
Transformed
Romans 12:2 - Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. (niv)
New Creation
2 Corinthians 5:17 - Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away, and look, new things have come. (hcsb)
2 Corinthians 5:17 - Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away, and look, new things have come. (hcsb)
Galations 5:16-18 - I say then,
walk by the Spirit and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh. 17 For
the flesh desires what is against the Spirit, and the Spirit desires what is
against the flesh; these are opposed to each other, so that you don’t do what
you want. 18 But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not
under the law. (hcsb)
3. Christianity = Lifestyle changea) Its not just a badge
b) It is a change in habits
c) It is changing from a sinners lifestyle to a righteous lifestyle
d) Its no longer leaning on our own understanding but trusting in God
4. Living Righteously
Living righteously means living with the desire to do what is right.
5. Change is hard but we have been given tools
a) Prayer and Meditation
Phillipians 4:6 Don’t worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses every thought, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. 8 Finally brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable—if there is any moral excellence and if there is any praise—dwell on these things. 9 Do what you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, and the God of peace will be with you.(hcsb)
b) The Bible
2 timothy 3:15-17 - and you know that from childhood you have known
the sacred Scriptures, which are able to give you wisdom for salvation through
faith in Christ Jesus. 16 All Scripture is inspired by God and is
profitable for teaching, for rebuking, for correcting, for training in
righteousness, 17 so that the man of God may be complete,
equipped for every good work. (HCSB)
Hebrews
4:12 - For the word of God is living and
effective and sharper than any double-edged sword (hcsb)c) Each Other
Hebrews 10:24-25 -And let us be concerned about one another in order to promote love and good works, 25 not staying away from our worship meetings, as some habitually do, but encouraging each other, and all the more as you see the day drawing near. And he has given us the church…our Christian community, our Christian friends… (hcsb)
Colossians
3:16 - Let the message about the Messiah
dwell richly among you, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, and
singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, with gratitude in your hearts to
God. (hcsb)
James 5:16 - Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, so that you may be healed. The urgent request of a righteous person is very powerful in its effect. (hcsb)
d) We must learn to use these tools skillfully!
6. Change in lifestyle is Hard, Its scary, its difficult
But if we don't want to end up back where we started, we must go through lifestyle change and not try to wear Christianity as a badge.
