Treasuring Christ: What A Disciple Looks Like - Part II

When I Surrender My Life to Christ . . .   1.  The Holy Spirit takes residence in my life. (John 15:15-17) ·         He gives life.  (Romans 8:10-11) ·         He guides me into all the truth. (John 16:13)   2.  I experience a changed heart. “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.”  (2 Corinthians 5:17)   “He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.” (Colossians 1:13-14)   “I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.”  (Galatians 2:20)   ·         Changed Beliefs. ·         Changed Values.   3.      I experience a changed life. (Colossians 3:15-17; Galatians 5:22-24) ·         A change in my character. ·         A change in my attitude. ·         A change in my actions.   Truth Statement:  When abiding in Christ becomes the reality of my life, life-change becomes the supernatural result.  (John 15:1-11)   o   Abiding in Christ is essential for life. o   Abiding in Christ is essential for growth. o   Abiding in Christ is essential displaying Christ-likeness.