To be useful for Christ requires complete conversion To be useful for Christ requires complete...

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Christ becomes the Author of my life instead of me Christ becomes the Author of my life instead of me When Jesus is my Author: When Jesus is my Author: −I will magnify Him (Phil. 1:20) −I will think like Him (Phil. 2:5) −I will live for Him (Gal. 2:20) −I will submit to Him (Eph. 5:22-23, 32) The Author : Carrying the Name of Christ

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To be useful for Christ requires complete conversion To be useful for Christ requires complete conversion One must be converted: One must be converted: From boastful independence and arrogance To childlike trust and humility (Matt. 18:1-4) From increase of me To decrease of me (John 3:30) From an instrument of unrighteousness To an instrument of righteousness (Rom. 6:13) The Canvas : Converted Thoroughly for Use Christ becomes the Author of my life instead of me Christ becomes the Author of my life instead of me When Jesus is my Author: When Jesus is my Author: I will magnify Him (Phil. 1:20) I will think like Him (Phil. 2:5) I will live for Him (Gal. 2:20) I will submit to Him (Eph. 5:22-23, 32) The Author : Carrying the Name of Christ The epistle of my life will influence others (Matt. 5:16) The epistle of my life will influence others (Matt. 5:16) The influence may not involve spoken words (1 Pet. 3:1-2) The influence may not involve spoken words (1 Pet. 3:1-2) My life always has a message to be read My life always has a message to be read I must control the content What message am I publishing? I must not send the wrong message or a mixed message I must not send the wrong message or a mixed message The Readers : Conscious of Influence on Others A Christian should desire good for others A Christian should desire good for others Simulating the example of Jesus (Acts 10:38) Seeking their well-being, not your own (1 Cor. 10:24) Sacrificing in order to serve others (2 Cor. 12:15) A Christian can show others the good life A Christian can show others the good life Through your epistle, point to Jesus (Acts 4:13) Through your epistle, point to heaven (Phil. 3:20) Through your epistle, point to the gospel (Phil. 1:12) The Purpose : Concerned for the Good of Mankind Believe Jesus is Gods Son Mark 16:16 Believe Jesus is Gods Son Mark 16:16 Repent of your sins and turn to God Acts 2:38 Repent of your sins and turn to God Acts 2:38 Confess your faith in Jesus Romans 10:9-10 Confess your faith in Jesus Romans 10:9-10 Be immersed into Christ Romans 6:3-4 Be immersed into Christ Romans 6:3-4 God will wash away all your sins Acts 22:16 God will add you to His church Acts 2:47 God will register you in heaven Hebrews 12:23 Live faithful to your Authors Word Hebrews 5:9 Live faithful to your Authors Word Hebrews 5:9 Give Yourself to Christ Tonight