Considerations for the Called
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Intro: How are we to live as Christians in a world that is in opposition to the Gospel?
Intro: How are we to live as Christians in a world that is in opposition to the Gospel?
Background:
Background:
This passage and this series will emphasize the “call” of God on those who trust God. Being “called out” means...
Sometimes the reputation of a place becomes widespread. Californication-
Describe the church: Paul writes this letter from Ephesus to the church at Corinth. He loved this church. On his 2nd missionary journey, he had spent 18 month there. Corinth was a strategic location for mission. It was one of the largest cities in the Roman empire, and due to its location, it was a center of international influence. If the gospel spread in Corinth, it would spread all over. It was also one of the most corrupt. Temples to pagan God were numerous in the city. Sexual immorality was rampant. “To Corinthianize” meant sexual immorality. It was a cultural center, and a center for learning.
When the gospel is preached, people are called out.
It is in this context, Paul reminds them that they are called out.
Read the text:
When he calls us, he calls us out? out of darkness into his marvelous light. 1 Peter. Have you heard God’s call for you?
Their Identity - called as saints
Their Identity - called as saints
Who am I? a sinner- or a saint. holy ones. WHO? just a select group… all who call on the Lord Jesus Christ.
The Bible’s message is that God changes who you are first, then what you do. NOT just a bunch of rules.
You can’t try to be a christian, God makes you a christian.
not behavior, but position or status. you are one of His holy ones.
Illustration: How I see my wife…
To all who are in Rome, loved by God, called as saints.
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Their Purpose -set-apart for God
Their Purpose -set-apart for God
What is all this for? and what is my purpose in all this? we must ask this question when we look at the Cross.
“dedicated to God’s service.”
He will purify the most holy place in this way for all their sins because of the Israelites’ impurities and rebellious acts. He will do the same for the tent of meeting that remains among them, because it is surrounded by their impurities.
distinct from the world-
And He died for all so that those who live should no longer live for themselves, but for the One who died for them and was raised.
2 Corinthians
Their Family - belonging in God’s church
Their Family - belonging in God’s church
Where to I belong?
People long for family…
To
v. 2- To God’s church ekklesia the called out ones.
God has not called us to walk with him alone. What is it but pride… that keeps us from one another.
v. 1 brother
v. 2 “with”
We are called to a family…a Church, but also to a local church.
God has not called us to walk with him alone. What is it but pride… that keeps us from one another.
Notice a godly attitude toward the church.
Their Future - destined for glory
Their Future - destined for glory
Notice a godly attitude toward the church