Week Two: “Living in Light of Heaven”

November 8, 2020

1st 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

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