1. Faithful in Christ Eph. 1:1

2. Faithful Means… Something you do (Describes what you do) “Believer / believing” Examples: Examples: – John 20:27 – Acts 10:45 – 2 Corinthians 6:15 – 1 Timothy 4:3 – 1 Timothy 5:16 Something you are (Describes what you are) “Faithful” Examples: Examples: – Deuteronomy 7:9-11 – Proverbs 11:13 – Matthew 25:21 – 1 Corinthians 4:2 – 1 Corinthians 10:13 2

3. God Expects Us to Have Both Elements Trust Him: Take God at His word & do whatever He says – 2 Cor. 5:7 Trust Him: Take God at His word & do whatever He says – 2 Cor. 5:7 Be dependable to do His will (be worthy of trust) – Acts 11:22-24; 16:15 Be dependable to do His will (be worthy of trust) – Acts 11:22-24; 16:15 3

4. Faithful Christians Will… Express their faith in obedience – Phil. 2:12- 13; Gal. 5:6; Lk. 6:46 Express their faith in obedience – Phil. 2:12- 13; Gal. 5:6; Lk. 6:46 Express their trustworthiness in actions – Jas. 2:17-18 Express their trustworthiness in actions – Jas. 2:17-18 – Praying frequently, Lk. 18:1-8 – Studying diligently, 1 Tim. 4:13, 15; 2 Tim. 3:16-17 – Giving generously, 2 Cor. 9:6-7 – Teaching with opportunity, Gal. 6:9-10; 2 Tim. 2:2 – Assemble regularly, Heb. 10:24-25 – Living purely, Rom. 12:1-2; 1 Pet. 1:14-16 4

5. Faithful: Be Reliable to do God’s will Faithful servant accepts his duties & does them (he is reliable) – Matt. 24:45-46 Faithful servant accepts his duties & does them (he is reliable) – Matt. 24:45-46 Can the Lord, the church, the family, the lost depend on you to fulfill your duties? Can the Lord, the church, the family, the lost depend on you to fulfill your duties? Can you be trusted to do your best? – Matt. 25:15, 21 Can you be trusted to do your best? – Matt. 25:15, 21 5

6. Faithful: Two Senses Trusting Believing & Obeying TrustworthyDependable Faith in God motivates us to obey Him Galatians 5:6 Realize your need for God Realize your need for God Be one whom God can depend on Be one whom God can depend on 6

7. What Must I Do To Be Saved? Hear the gospel.Hear the gospel. Believe the gospel.Believe the gospel. Repent of your sins.Repent of your sins. Confess your faith.Confess your faith. Be immersed in water.Be immersed in water. Walk by faith in newness of life.Walk by faith in newness of life.