24 May 2015 Ps Andrew Harper - Maturing in christ, ext.

24 May 2015 Ps Andrew Harper- Maturing in Christ ext

Measuring our growth in Christ.

- No matter how long you've been a Christian, has there been ongoing growth?

- God wants to see us as a grown Christian.

Eph v3:13

 Christ dwells in our heart through faith.

 Christ in me, or me in Christ.

 - The greatest power we have, is the knowledge of Christ in me/us.

- God's not focusing on famous people, but rather, His people.

2 Cor 5

- We have a clean slate, our sins erased.

Paul says 165 times "Christ is in you". That's why we are different.

Once the Spirit of Christ is in us, It affects all aspect of our lives, and how people see us.

Gal 2:20

I no longer live, but Christ lives in me.

So when people look at us, they see the spirit of Christ in us.

We should live for christ in all things we do.

Romans6:11- Through Baptism, we become one with Christ.

Our actions reflect his spirit.

Gal 2:20 - crucified with Christ, and now live the way Christ wants me to live.

Submit our bodies, for Christ to shine.

Grace nullifies earning, but doesn't nullify effort.

You have to put in the effort to know Christ more.

The bible will keep you from sin. Alternately, sin will keep you from the bible.

The spirit of Christ is activated by Gods word, bible.

St August quote - "Christ is the way, and gives us the impulse to walk and grow in Christ."

- Have you changed to become more like Christ? -others will see.

Is there more Christ in you today, than there was a year ago?