Week Two: “Living in Light of Heaven”
November 8, 20201st Century Christian in the Roman Empire
Standing as a Roman Citizen = Loss
Standing as a Citizen of Heaven = Gain
Influence as a Roman Citizen = None
Influence as a Citizen of Heaven = Immense
21st Century Christian in America
Standing as an American Citizen = Loss
Standing as a Citizen of Heaven = Gain
Influence as an American Citizen = Immense
Influence as a Citizen of Heaven = Immense
(1) Recognize what I can and can’t .
7 “For God did not call us to be impure, but to live a holy life. 8 Therefore, anyone who rejects this instruction does not reject a human being but God, the very God who gives you his Holy Spirit.” – 1 Thessalonians 4:7-8
(2) Recognize the importance of with other believers.
9 “Now about your love for one another we do not need to write to you, for you yourselves have been taught by God to love each other. 10 And in fact, you do love all of God’s family throughout Macedonia. Yet we urge you, brothers and sisters, to do so more and more,” – 1 Thessalonians 4:9-10
(3) Recognize the power of your reputation & with outsiders
11 “And make it your ambition to lead a quiet life: You should mind your own business and work with your hands, just as we told you, 12 so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on anybody.” – 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12