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In Christ Alone. Fox Valley Church of Christ Life of Christ Series 4/8/15. Profit and Loss. Success. Loss. Godly Success. In Christ. Our Identity in Christ. Identity in the World : Old Self is a Fix- er Upper Identity in Christ : Old Self is Condemned. Sons in Christ.
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In Christ Alone Fox Valley Church of Christ Life of Christ Series 4/8/15
Profit and Loss Success Loss Godly Success In Christ
Our Identity in Christ Identity in the World: Old Self is a Fix-er Upper Identity in Christ: Old Self is Condemned
Sons in Christ • Received an identity of son-ship • Not a matter of male or female • Daughters of God still receive son-ship • All disciples receive the a full inheritance • Carry the family name • Represent the family to the world • Full familial rights • A direct relationship to God the Father • No mediator needed
Slaves in Christ • Slave to Sin and Death • Power held by Satan • Obedient to our desires • No one can be slave to two masters • Slave in Christ • Full surrender • No individual rights outside of Christ • Obedient to his law • Lives belong to Christ and his will
Freed in Christ • Free to choose between: • The Life of Christ • The Slavery of Satan • Free to LIVE! • Free from sin and death • Do not abuse the freedom • Bought at a price • Satan wants to buy you back
Priests in Christ • Priests in the Order of Melchizedek • Priestly Duties of Disciples • Mediate between Heaven and Earth • Bring people close to God • Live our God’s will as examples • Teach the Word of God to the people • Bring people to spiritual maturity • Resolve disputes among the people
Discussion • Split up into four groups • Receive assigned “identity” for discussion • Discuss “identity” questions on Page 70