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Christian Character:
My purpose today is to describe the character of Christians. But before we can consider a Christian’s character let us describe and define who is a Christian?
Nelson’s Bible dictionary says a Christian is an adherent follower of Christ, an ADHERENT follower of Christ. It also tells us that the word Christian occurs three times in the New Testament.
The first is in Acts 11:26
The second in Acts 26:28
The Third in 1 Peter 4:16
This designation as Christian was initiated by the non-Christian population of Antioch, prior to this we are told by historians Christians called themselves “believers” as in Acts 5:14, “brethren of brothers” Acts 6:3 or “Saints” Acts 9:13 or Romans 1:7, 1 Cor 1:2, Phill 1:1
Acts 11:26
26 And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch
KJV
Acts 26:28
28 Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian.
KJV
1 Peter 4:16
16 Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf.
KJV
Acts 5:14
14 And believers were the more added to the Lord, multitudes both of men and women.)
KJV
Acts 6:3
3 Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.
KJV
Acts 9:13
13 Then Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard by many of this man, how much evil he hath done to thy saints at Jerusalem:
Rom 1:7
7 To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.
KJV
1 Cor 1:2
2 Unto the church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all that in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours:
KJV
Phil 1:1
1:1 Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons:
KJV
NOW HERE IS THE BIBLE’S LIST OF CHARACTER TRAITS FOR SAINTS (US)
CHARACTER OF SAINTS
Attentive to Christ's voice
Blameless and harmless
Bold
Contrite
Devout
Faithful
Fearing God
Following Christ
Godly
Guileless
Holy
Humble
Hungering for righteousness
Just
Led by the Spirit
Liberal
Loathing themselves
Loving
Lowly
Meek
Merciful
New creatures
Obedient
Poor in spirit
Prudent
Pure in heart
Righteous
Sincere
Steadfast
Taught by God
True
Undefiled
Upright
Watchful
Zealous of good works
from Nave's Topical Bible, Electronic Database Copyright (c)1990 by Biblesoft and TriStar Publishing)
CHARACTER
1 Attentive to Christ's voice
(from Nave's Topical Bible, Electronic Database Copyright (c)1990 by Biblesoft and TriStar Publishing)
John 10:3-4
John 10:3-4
3 To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out.
4 And when he putteth forth his own sheep, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice.
KJV
CHARACTER
2 Blameless and harmless
(from Nave's Topical Bible, Electronic Database Copyright (c)1990 by Biblesoft and TriStar Publishing)
Phil 2:15
15 That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world;
KJV
CHARACTER
3 Bold
(from Nave's Topical Bible, Electronic Database Copyright (c)1990 by Biblesoft and TriStar Publishing)
Prov 28:1
28:1 The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.
KJV
CHARACTER
4 Contrite
Isa 57:15
Isa 66:2
Isa 57:15
15 For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.
KJV
Isa 66:2
2 For all those things hath mine hand made, and those things have been, saith the LORD: but to this man will I look, even to him that is poor and of a contrite spirit, and trembleth at my word.
KJV
CHARACTER
5 Devout
(from Nave's Topical Bible, Electronic Database Copyright (c)1990 by Biblesoft and TriStar Publishing)
Acts 8:2
Acts 22:12
Acts 8:2
2 And devout men carried Stephen to his burial, and made great lamentation over him.
KJV
Acts 22:12
12 And one Ananias, a devout man according to the law, having a good report of all the Jews which dwelt there,
KJV
CHARACTER
6 Faithful
(from Nave's Topical Bible, Electronic Database Copyright (c)1990 by Biblesoft and TriStar Publishing)
Rev 17:14
14 These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and they that are with him are called, and chosen, and faithful.
KJV
CHARACTER
7 Fearing God
(from Nave's Topical Bible, Electronic Database Copyright (c)1990 by Biblesoft and TriStar Publishing)
Mal 3:16
Acts 10:2
Mal 3:16
16 Then they that feared the LORD spake often one to another: and the LORD hearkened, and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the LORD, and that thought upon his name.
KJV
Mal 3:17
17 And they shall be mine, saith the LORD of hosts, in that day when I make up my jewels; and I will spare them, as a man spareth his own son that serveth him.
KJV
Acts 10:2
2 A devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, which gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God alway.
KJV
CHARACTER
8 Following Christ
(from Nave's Topical Bible, Electronic Database Copyright (c)1990 by Biblesoft and TriStar Publishing)
John 10:4
John 10:27
John 10:4
4 And when he putteth forth his own sheep, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice.
KJV
John 10:27-28
27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:
28 And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.
KJV
CHARACTER
9 Godly
(from Nave's Topical Bible, Electronic Database Copyright (c)1990 by Biblesoft and TriStar Publishing)
Ps 4:3
2 Peter 2:9
Ps 4:3
3 But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call unto him.
KJV
2 Peter 2:9
9 The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished:
KJV
CHARACTER
10 Guileless
(from Nave's Topical Bible, Electronic Database Copyright (c)1990 by Biblesoft and TriStar Publishing)
John 1:47
47 Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him, and saith of him, Behold an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile!
KJV
CHARACTER
11 Holy
(from Nave's Topical Bible, Electronic Database Copyright (c)1990 by Biblesoft and TriStar Publishing)
Deut 7:6
Deut 14:2
Col 3:12
Deut 7:6
6 For thou art an holy people unto the LORD thy God: the LORD thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people unto himself, above all people that are upon the face of the earth.
KJV
Deut 14:2
2 for thou art an holy people unto the LORD thy God, and the LORD hath chosen thee to be a peculiar people unto himself, above all the nations that are upon the earth.
KJV
Col 3:12
12 Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;
KJV
CHARACTER
12 Humble
(from Nave's Topical Bible, Electronic Database Copyright (c)1990 by Biblesoft and TriStar Publishing)
Ps 34:2
2 My soul shall make her boast in the LORD: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad.
KJV
1 Peter 5:5
5 Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.
KJV
CHARACTER
13 Hungering for righteousness
(from Nave's Topical Bible, Electronic Database Copyright (c)1990 by Biblesoft and TriStar Publishing)
Matt 5:6
Matt 5:6
6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
KJV
I shall stop reviewing the list of character traits here, because I want to return to this subject in another sermon and because I think that you, like me, got to this point and quietly said to yourself, “How am I going to accomplish all this?”
This is the place where I get to say, “In ourselves, in our flesh, we will never accomplish those character traits! But we do not have to my brothers and sisters. If we are saved and when we are saved, we receive Christ into our hearts and we receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. From that moment on as long as we are in Christ and Christ is in us and we surrender control to Him, we are a new creature endowed with the mind and spirit of Christ who will accomplish all things through us, if only we will let Him.
So, my friends starting today or continuing today whichever may be the case with you, die to yourself, surrender to Christ and the Holy Spirit and all things are possible. All THINGS.
In my preparation for this message I found the following things that describe us as saved Christians, and who we are in Christ. God, thru Jesus and the power of the Holy Spirit has provided us with all we need. Let me review for you what we are, who we are or have become, and the blessings that are ours as a part of His flock.
~~~~~WHO I AM IN CHRIST! ~~~~~
The Word of God says:
1. ~~~ I AM ~~~
1) Gods child for I am born again of the incorruptible seed of the WORD OF
GOD which liveth and abideth FOREVER 1 Peter 1:23
2) Forgiven of ALL my sins and washed in the Blood.
Ephesians 1:7; Hebrews 9:14; Colossians 1:14; 1 John 2:12; 1:9
3) A new Creature. 2 Corinthians 5:17
4) The temple of the Holy Spirit. 1 Corinthians 6:19
5) Delivered from the power of darkness and translated into God's Kingdom
Colossians 1:13
6) Redeemed from the curse of the law 1 Peter 1:18; 19; Galatians 3:13
7) Blessed. Deuteronomy 28:1-14; Galatians 3:9
8) A Saint. Romans 1:7; 1 Corinthians 1:2; Philippians 1:1
9) The head and not the tail. Deuteronomy 28:13
10) Above and not beneath. Deuteronomy 28:13
11) Holy and without blame before Him in love 1 Peter 1:16; Ephesians 1:4
12) Elect. Colossians 3:12; Romans 8:33
13) Established to the end 1 Corinthians 1:8
14) Made neigh by the Blood of Christ Ephesians 2:13
15) Victorious Revelations 21:7
16) Set Free John 8:31-33
17) Strong in the Lord Ephesians 6:10
18) Dead to sin Romans 6:2;11; 1 Peter 2:24
19) More than a conqueror Romans 8:37
20) Joint heirs with Christ Romans 8:17
21) Sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise Ephesians1:13
22) In Christ Jesus by His doing 1 Corinthians 30
23) Accepted in the Beloved Ephesians 1:6
24) Complete in Him Colossians 2:10
25) Crucified with Christ Galatians 2:20
26) Alive in Christ Ephesians 2:5
27) Free from condemnation Romans 1:8
28) Reconciled to God 2 Corinthians 5:18
29) Qualified to share in His inheritance Colossians 1:12
30) Firmly rooted, built up, established in my faith and overflowing with
gratitude Colossians 2:7
31) Circumcised with the circumcision made without hands
Colossians 2:11
32) A fellow citizen with the saints and of the household of God
Ephesians 2:19
33) Built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the CHIEF CORNERSTONE Ephesians2:20
34) In the world as He is in Heaven 1 John 4:17
35) Born of God and the evil one does not touch me 1 John 5:18
36) His faithful follower Revelation 17:14; Ephesians 5:1
37) Overtaken with Blessings Deuteronomy 28:2; Ephesians 1:3
38) His disciple because I have love for others John 13:34-35
39) The light of the world Matthew 5:14
40) The salt of the earth Matthew 5:13
41) The righteous of God 2 Corinthians 5:21; 1 Peter 2:24
42) A partaker of His divine nature 2 Peter 1:4
43) Called of God 2 Timothy 1:9
44) The first fruits among His creation James1:18
45) Chosen 1 Thessalonians 1:4; Ephesians 1:4; 1 Peter 2:9
46) An ambassador of Christ 2 Corinthians 5:20
47) Gods workmanship created in Christ Jesus for good works.
Ephesians 2:10
48) The apple of MY FATHER'S EYE Deuteronomy 32:10; Psalms 17:8
49) Healed by the stripes of Jesus 1 Peter 2:24; Isaiah 53:6
50) Being changed into His image 2 Corinthians 3:18; Philippians 1:6
51) Raised up with Christ and sealed in Heavenly places
Colossians 2:12; Ephesians 2:6
52) Beloved of God Colossians 3:12; Romans 1:7; 1 Thessalonians 1:4
53) One in Christ! Hallelujah! John 17:21-23
2. ~~~~ I HAVE ~~~~
1) The mind of Christ Philippians 2:5; 1 Corinthians 2:16
2) Obtained an inheritance Ephesians 1:11
3) Access by one Spirit unto the Father Hebrews 4:16; Ephesians 2:18
4) Overcome the world 1 John 5:4
5) Everlasting life and will not be condemned John 5:24; John 6:47
6) The peace of God which passes understanding Philippians 4:7
7) Received Power, the Power of the Holy Spirit; Power to lay hands on the sick and see them recover, Power to cast out demons, Power over all the power of the enemy and nothing shall by any means hurt me
Mark 16:17; 18b; Luke 10:17; 19
3. ~~~ I LIVE ~~~
1) By and in, the law of the Spirit of Life in Christ Jesus
Romans 8:2
4. ~~~ I WALK ~~~
1) In Christ Jesus Colossians 2:6
5. ~~~ I CAN ~~~
1) Do all things in Christ Jesus Philippians 4:13
6. ~~~ I SHALL ~~~
1) Do even greater works than Christ Jesus John 14:12
7. ~~ I POSSESS ~~
1) The Greater One in me because greater is He who is in me than he who is in the world 1 John 4:4
8. ~~~ I PRESS ~~~
1) Toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God
Philippians 3:14
9. ~~~~ I ~~~~
1) Always triumph in Christ 2 Corinthians 2:14
2) Show forth His praise 1 Peter 2:9
10. ~~~ MY LIFE ~~~
1) Is hid with Christ in God Colossian 3:3
So you see my friends, we can be a Christian with all those character traits, because God has empowered us to do it through His Son Jesus and with the help of the Holy Spirit. All we have to do is repent, accept Christ, live for Him and yield to Him and He will do the rest through us. Isn’t the gift of our Salvation a magnificent thing?
Praise God! Go in peace and have a great day in the Lord
R. Lehmann
My purpose today is to describe the character of Christians. But before we can consider a Christian’s character let us describe and define who is a Christian?
Nelson’s Bible dictionary says a Christian is an adherent follower of Christ, an ADHERENT follower of Christ. It also tells us that the word Christian occurs three times in the New Testament.
The first is in Acts 11:26
The second in Acts 26:28
The Third in 1 Peter 4:16
This designation as Christian was initiated by the non-Christian population of Antioch, prior to this we are told by historians Christians called themselves “believers” as in Acts 5:14, “brethren of brothers” Acts 6:3 or “Saints” Acts 9:13 or Romans 1:7, 1 Cor 1:2, Phill 1:1
Acts 11:26
26 And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch
KJV
Acts 26:28
28 Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian.
KJV
1 Peter 4:16
16 Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf.
KJV
Acts 5:14
14 And believers were the more added to the Lord, multitudes both of men and women.)
KJV
Acts 6:3
3 Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.
KJV
Acts 9:13
13 Then Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard by many of this man, how much evil he hath done to thy saints at Jerusalem:
Rom 1:7
7 To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.
KJV
1 Cor 1:2
2 Unto the church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all that in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours:
KJV
Phil 1:1
1:1 Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons:
KJV
NOW HERE IS THE BIBLE’S LIST OF CHARACTER TRAITS FOR SAINTS (US)
CHARACTER OF SAINTS
Attentive to Christ's voice
Blameless and harmless
Bold
Contrite
Devout
Faithful
Fearing God
Following Christ
Godly
Guileless
Holy
Humble
Hungering for righteousness
Just
Led by the Spirit
Liberal
Loathing themselves
Loving
Lowly
Meek
Merciful
New creatures
Obedient
Poor in spirit
Prudent
Pure in heart
Righteous
Sincere
Steadfast
Taught by God
True
Undefiled
Upright
Watchful
Zealous of good works
from Nave's Topical Bible, Electronic Database Copyright (c)1990 by Biblesoft and TriStar Publishing)
CHARACTER
1 Attentive to Christ's voice
(from Nave's Topical Bible, Electronic Database Copyright (c)1990 by Biblesoft and TriStar Publishing)
John 10:3-4
John 10:3-4
3 To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out.
4 And when he putteth forth his own sheep, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice.
KJV
CHARACTER
2 Blameless and harmless
(from Nave's Topical Bible, Electronic Database Copyright (c)1990 by Biblesoft and TriStar Publishing)
Phil 2:15
15 That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world;
KJV
CHARACTER
3 Bold
(from Nave's Topical Bible, Electronic Database Copyright (c)1990 by Biblesoft and TriStar Publishing)
Prov 28:1
28:1 The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.
KJV
CHARACTER
4 Contrite
Isa 57:15
Isa 66:2
Isa 57:15
15 For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.
KJV
Isa 66:2
2 For all those things hath mine hand made, and those things have been, saith the LORD: but to this man will I look, even to him that is poor and of a contrite spirit, and trembleth at my word.
KJV
CHARACTER
5 Devout
(from Nave's Topical Bible, Electronic Database Copyright (c)1990 by Biblesoft and TriStar Publishing)
Acts 8:2
Acts 22:12
Acts 8:2
2 And devout men carried Stephen to his burial, and made great lamentation over him.
KJV
Acts 22:12
12 And one Ananias, a devout man according to the law, having a good report of all the Jews which dwelt there,
KJV
CHARACTER
6 Faithful
(from Nave's Topical Bible, Electronic Database Copyright (c)1990 by Biblesoft and TriStar Publishing)
Rev 17:14
14 These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and they that are with him are called, and chosen, and faithful.
KJV
CHARACTER
7 Fearing God
(from Nave's Topical Bible, Electronic Database Copyright (c)1990 by Biblesoft and TriStar Publishing)
Mal 3:16
Acts 10:2
Mal 3:16
16 Then they that feared the LORD spake often one to another: and the LORD hearkened, and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the LORD, and that thought upon his name.
KJV
Mal 3:17
17 And they shall be mine, saith the LORD of hosts, in that day when I make up my jewels; and I will spare them, as a man spareth his own son that serveth him.
KJV
Acts 10:2
2 A devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, which gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God alway.
KJV
CHARACTER
8 Following Christ
(from Nave's Topical Bible, Electronic Database Copyright (c)1990 by Biblesoft and TriStar Publishing)
John 10:4
John 10:27
John 10:4
4 And when he putteth forth his own sheep, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice.
KJV
John 10:27-28
27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:
28 And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.
KJV
CHARACTER
9 Godly
(from Nave's Topical Bible, Electronic Database Copyright (c)1990 by Biblesoft and TriStar Publishing)
Ps 4:3
2 Peter 2:9
Ps 4:3
3 But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call unto him.
KJV
2 Peter 2:9
9 The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished:
KJV
CHARACTER
10 Guileless
(from Nave's Topical Bible, Electronic Database Copyright (c)1990 by Biblesoft and TriStar Publishing)
John 1:47
47 Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him, and saith of him, Behold an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile!
KJV
CHARACTER
11 Holy
(from Nave's Topical Bible, Electronic Database Copyright (c)1990 by Biblesoft and TriStar Publishing)
Deut 7:6
Deut 14:2
Col 3:12
Deut 7:6
6 For thou art an holy people unto the LORD thy God: the LORD thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people unto himself, above all people that are upon the face of the earth.
KJV
Deut 14:2
2 for thou art an holy people unto the LORD thy God, and the LORD hath chosen thee to be a peculiar people unto himself, above all the nations that are upon the earth.
KJV
Col 3:12
12 Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;
KJV
CHARACTER
12 Humble
(from Nave's Topical Bible, Electronic Database Copyright (c)1990 by Biblesoft and TriStar Publishing)
Ps 34:2
2 My soul shall make her boast in the LORD: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad.
KJV
1 Peter 5:5
5 Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.
KJV
CHARACTER
13 Hungering for righteousness
(from Nave's Topical Bible, Electronic Database Copyright (c)1990 by Biblesoft and TriStar Publishing)
Matt 5:6
Matt 5:6
6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
KJV
I shall stop reviewing the list of character traits here, because I want to return to this subject in another sermon and because I think that you, like me, got to this point and quietly said to yourself, “How am I going to accomplish all this?”
This is the place where I get to say, “In ourselves, in our flesh, we will never accomplish those character traits! But we do not have to my brothers and sisters. If we are saved and when we are saved, we receive Christ into our hearts and we receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. From that moment on as long as we are in Christ and Christ is in us and we surrender control to Him, we are a new creature endowed with the mind and spirit of Christ who will accomplish all things through us, if only we will let Him.
So, my friends starting today or continuing today whichever may be the case with you, die to yourself, surrender to Christ and the Holy Spirit and all things are possible. All THINGS.
In my preparation for this message I found the following things that describe us as saved Christians, and who we are in Christ. God, thru Jesus and the power of the Holy Spirit has provided us with all we need. Let me review for you what we are, who we are or have become, and the blessings that are ours as a part of His flock.
~~~~~WHO I AM IN CHRIST! ~~~~~
The Word of God says:
1. ~~~ I AM ~~~
1) Gods child for I am born again of the incorruptible seed of the WORD OF
GOD which liveth and abideth FOREVER 1 Peter 1:23
2) Forgiven of ALL my sins and washed in the Blood.
Ephesians 1:7; Hebrews 9:14; Colossians 1:14; 1 John 2:12; 1:9
3) A new Creature. 2 Corinthians 5:17
4) The temple of the Holy Spirit. 1 Corinthians 6:19
5) Delivered from the power of darkness and translated into God's Kingdom
Colossians 1:13
6) Redeemed from the curse of the law 1 Peter 1:18; 19; Galatians 3:13
7) Blessed. Deuteronomy 28:1-14; Galatians 3:9
8) A Saint. Romans 1:7; 1 Corinthians 1:2; Philippians 1:1
9) The head and not the tail. Deuteronomy 28:13
10) Above and not beneath. Deuteronomy 28:13
11) Holy and without blame before Him in love 1 Peter 1:16; Ephesians 1:4
12) Elect. Colossians 3:12; Romans 8:33
13) Established to the end 1 Corinthians 1:8
14) Made neigh by the Blood of Christ Ephesians 2:13
15) Victorious Revelations 21:7
16) Set Free John 8:31-33
17) Strong in the Lord Ephesians 6:10
18) Dead to sin Romans 6:2;11; 1 Peter 2:24
19) More than a conqueror Romans 8:37
20) Joint heirs with Christ Romans 8:17
21) Sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise Ephesians1:13
22) In Christ Jesus by His doing 1 Corinthians 30
23) Accepted in the Beloved Ephesians 1:6
24) Complete in Him Colossians 2:10
25) Crucified with Christ Galatians 2:20
26) Alive in Christ Ephesians 2:5
27) Free from condemnation Romans 1:8
28) Reconciled to God 2 Corinthians 5:18
29) Qualified to share in His inheritance Colossians 1:12
30) Firmly rooted, built up, established in my faith and overflowing with
gratitude Colossians 2:7
31) Circumcised with the circumcision made without hands
Colossians 2:11
32) A fellow citizen with the saints and of the household of God
Ephesians 2:19
33) Built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the CHIEF CORNERSTONE Ephesians2:20
34) In the world as He is in Heaven 1 John 4:17
35) Born of God and the evil one does not touch me 1 John 5:18
36) His faithful follower Revelation 17:14; Ephesians 5:1
37) Overtaken with Blessings Deuteronomy 28:2; Ephesians 1:3
38) His disciple because I have love for others John 13:34-35
39) The light of the world Matthew 5:14
40) The salt of the earth Matthew 5:13
41) The righteous of God 2 Corinthians 5:21; 1 Peter 2:24
42) A partaker of His divine nature 2 Peter 1:4
43) Called of God 2 Timothy 1:9
44) The first fruits among His creation James1:18
45) Chosen 1 Thessalonians 1:4; Ephesians 1:4; 1 Peter 2:9
46) An ambassador of Christ 2 Corinthians 5:20
47) Gods workmanship created in Christ Jesus for good works.
Ephesians 2:10
48) The apple of MY FATHER'S EYE Deuteronomy 32:10; Psalms 17:8
49) Healed by the stripes of Jesus 1 Peter 2:24; Isaiah 53:6
50) Being changed into His image 2 Corinthians 3:18; Philippians 1:6
51) Raised up with Christ and sealed in Heavenly places
Colossians 2:12; Ephesians 2:6
52) Beloved of God Colossians 3:12; Romans 1:7; 1 Thessalonians 1:4
53) One in Christ! Hallelujah! John 17:21-23
2. ~~~~ I HAVE ~~~~
1) The mind of Christ Philippians 2:5; 1 Corinthians 2:16
2) Obtained an inheritance Ephesians 1:11
3) Access by one Spirit unto the Father Hebrews 4:16; Ephesians 2:18
4) Overcome the world 1 John 5:4
5) Everlasting life and will not be condemned John 5:24; John 6:47
6) The peace of God which passes understanding Philippians 4:7
7) Received Power, the Power of the Holy Spirit; Power to lay hands on the sick and see them recover, Power to cast out demons, Power over all the power of the enemy and nothing shall by any means hurt me
Mark 16:17; 18b; Luke 10:17; 19
3. ~~~ I LIVE ~~~
1) By and in, the law of the Spirit of Life in Christ Jesus
Romans 8:2
4. ~~~ I WALK ~~~
1) In Christ Jesus Colossians 2:6
5. ~~~ I CAN ~~~
1) Do all things in Christ Jesus Philippians 4:13
6. ~~~ I SHALL ~~~
1) Do even greater works than Christ Jesus John 14:12
7. ~~ I POSSESS ~~
1) The Greater One in me because greater is He who is in me than he who is in the world 1 John 4:4
8. ~~~ I PRESS ~~~
1) Toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God
Philippians 3:14
9. ~~~~ I ~~~~
1) Always triumph in Christ 2 Corinthians 2:14
2) Show forth His praise 1 Peter 2:9
10. ~~~ MY LIFE ~~~
1) Is hid with Christ in God Colossian 3:3
So you see my friends, we can be a Christian with all those character traits, because God has empowered us to do it through His Son Jesus and with the help of the Holy Spirit. All we have to do is repent, accept Christ, live for Him and yield to Him and He will do the rest through us. Isn’t the gift of our Salvation a magnificent thing?
Praise God! Go in peace and have a great day in the Lord
R. Lehmann
