Where Do We Go From Here?
I AM
1. A Child of God (Romans 8:16)
Romans 8:16 (NLT)
"For his Spirit joins with our spirit to affirm that we are God’s children."
Matthew 7:11 (NLT)
"So if you sinful people know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Heavenly Father give good gifts to those who ask him."
2. Redeemed from the hand of the enemy (Psalms 107:2)
Psalms 107:2 (NLT)
"Has the Lord redeemed you? Then speak out! Tell others he has redeemed you from your enemies."
James 4:7 (NLT)
"So humble yourselves before God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you."
3. Forgiven (Colossians 1:13,14)
Colossians 1:13-14 (NLT)
"For he has rescued us from the kingdom of darkness and transferred us into the Kingdom of his dear Son, who purchased our freedom and forgave our sins."
4. Saved by Grace Through Faith (Ephesians 2:8)
Ephesians 2:8 (NLT)
"God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God."
5. Justified (Romans 5:1)
Romans 5:1 (NLT)
"Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us."
Justify:
A. Show or prove to be right or reasonable.
B. Declare or make righteous in the sight of God.
6. Sanctified (1 Corinthians 5:17)
Sanctify: Set apart as or declare holy; consecrate.
7. A New Creature (2 Corinthians 5:17)
2 Corinthians 5:17 (NLT)
"This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!"
8. Partaker of His Divine Nature (2 Peter 1:4)
2 Peter 1:4 (NLT)
"And because of his glory and excellence, he has given us great and precious promises. These are the promises that enable you to share his divine nature and escape the world’s corruption caused by human desires."
John 14:6 (NLT)
"Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me."
Luke 10:5 (NKJV)
"But whatever house you enter, first say, ‘Peace to this house.’"
Luke 10:5 (NLT)
"Whenever you enter someone’s home, first say, ‘May God’s peace be on this house.’"