Treasuring Christ: What A Disciple Looks Like - Part III

What A Disciple Looks Like, pt. 3  When I surrender my life to Christ . . .  1.  The Spirit resides in me. 2.      My heart is changed. 3.      My life is changed. ·         Character ·         Attitude ·         Actions 4.      My perspective is changed. (Colossians 3:1-4) ·         What I desire and seek after is different. o   The rule and reign of Christ become my priorities. (Matthew 6:33) o   The desires of Christ become the desires of my heart. (John 15:7)   Truth Statement:  The more deeply I abide in Christ, the more Christ-like my perspective becomes.   ·         Abide in Christ by remaining in His Word. o    Gives nourishment.  (Psalm 1:1-3) §  Read His Word ·         Youversion.com   ·         Abide in Christ by cultivating relationships. o   My relationship with Christ. §  Adoration:  worshiping God for who He is; acknowledging His character in reverence. §  Confession:  acknowledging my sin before a Holy God and my need to turn from sin. §  Thanksgiving:  expressing gratitude to God for His blessings. §  Supplication:  asking God to meet my needs   o   With other Believers. §  Discipleship (1 on 1) §   Small Groups   o   Abide in Christ by seeing the world as He sees it.   5.      The World is changed. ·         My response is to go and make disciples. (Matthew 28:19-20)