32451 Father, Jesus, the Holy Spirit and You (emphasis on unity vs three different acts)

Our new life in Christ is a supernatural living because it intimately involves all three Persons of the Triune God – the Father, Jesus the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Our fellowship is with the Father and with the Son (1 John 1:3) in the Holy Spirit. In our relationship with God, we can relate …

32441 Depend on God for His Power

God wants us to have an “empowered” heart. How many of you would like more power? Why do you want to be more powerful? Usually we want power so we may bring about a change in our circumstances or other people. But sometimes we want power so we may prevent changes from occurring— because we …

32334 A CITIZEN of God’s Kingdom

What does it mean to be a citizen of God’s kingdom? The following verses related to the acrostic CITIZEN will help you understand what it means to be part of God’s kingdom. Because you are a CITIZEN of God’s kingdom, God: » Chose you for His unshakable kingdom “But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy …

32333 A MEMBER of the Body of Christ

What does it mean to be a member of the body of Christ? The following verses related to the acrostic MEMBER reveal six ways in which God has incorporated you into the body of Christ. Because you are a MEMBER of the Body of Christ, God: » Made you part of His spiritual family “So then you are no longer …

32332 A SAINT with a new nature

What does it mean to be a righteous saint in Christ?  You have a new nature! The following verses related to the acrostic SAINT will help you understand how God now views you. Because you are a SAINT with a new nature, God: » SEES YOU AS COMPLETELY RIGHTEOUS IN CHRIST “And be found in him, not because I …

32330 Your New Identity, Overview

Who does God say you are now that you are in Christ? How does He see you since you have been born again spiritually? According to the Bible, you are now God’s child, a co-heir with Christ, a saint with a new nature, a member of the body of Christ, and a citizen of His kingdom. …

32310 Embracing Your New Identity in Christ

Who are you, really? As you consider this question, what (or who) is influencing your answer? Your vocation? Your self perception? The opinions of others? We often are unsure about who we are because we use others think as our point of reference. What we do is often measured and judged by them–either as acceptable …

30010 TLD Overview

Total Life Discipleship begins with God’s vision that leads to personal transformation and results in eternal impact.  It is relationship-centered, grace-based, Spirit-dependent, love-motivated, and biblically-focused. Total Life Discipleship is RELATIONSHIP-CENTERED Christianity is about relationships: our relationship with God, our relationships with others in God’s family and our relationships with non-Christians. God desires a whole-hearted love relationship with us. He …