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Wearing The Name “Christian” 1 Peter 4:16. Wearing The Name “Christian” The HONOR of wearing the name. Isaiah 56:5; 62:2; 1 Peter 4:16; cf. Acts 5:41.

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1 Wearing The Name “Christian” 1 Peter 4:16

2 Wearing The Name “Christian” The HONOR of wearing the name. Isaiah 56:5; 62:2; 1 Peter 4:16; cf. Acts 5:41 The HONOR of wearing the name. Isaiah 56:5; 62:2; 1 Peter 4:16; cf. Acts 5:41 We wear the name of His Son. cf. Galatians 4:14; 6:14 We wear the name of His Son. cf. Galatians 4:14; 6:14 The REWARD of wearing the name. cf. Matthew 6:33; 7:11; James 1:17 The REWARD of wearing the name. cf. Matthew 6:33; 7:11; James 1:17 Spiritual blessings. Ephesians 1:3; John 9:31; Proverbs 28:9 Spiritual blessings. Ephesians 1:3; John 9:31; Proverbs 28:9 The Promise of Heaven. John 8:24; 2 Thessalonians 1:7-10; John 14:3 The Promise of Heaven. John 8:24; 2 Thessalonians 1:7-10; John 14:3 Blessings In Christ Revelation 14:13 Blessed are the dead. Revelation 14:13 1 John 5:11 Eternal life. 1 John 5:11 Ephesians 1:7 Redemption/ Forgiveness. Ephesians 1:7 2 Timothy 2:10 Salvation. 2 Timothy 2:10 Romans 8:1 No Condemnation. Romans 8:1 2 Corinthians 5:17 New Creature. 2 Corinthians 5:17 Grace. Romans 5:1

3 Wearing The Name “Christian” Means… The RESPONSIBILITY of wearing the name. The RESPONSIBILITY of wearing the name. Disciple. Acts 11:26 Disciple. Acts 11:26 Persuaded. Acts 26:28 Persuaded. Acts 26:28 Suffer / Glorify. 1 Peter 4:16 Suffer / Glorify. 1 Peter 4:16 Life of Duty. Ecclesiastes 12:13; Luke 17:7-10 Life of Duty. Ecclesiastes 12:13; Luke 17:7-10

4 Difference Between Being A Christian And Wearing The Name Strong and weak. Romans 15:1; Ephesians 6:10 Strong and weak. Romans 15:1; Ephesians 6:10 Spiritual and carnal. 1 Corinthians 3:1; Galatians 6:1 Spiritual and carnal. 1 Corinthians 3:1; Galatians 6:1 Hot and cold. Revelation 3:15 Hot and cold. Revelation 3:15 Stable and unstable. Ephesians 4:14-16 Stable and unstable. Ephesians 4:14-16 Close and afar. cf. Matthew 26:58 Close and afar. cf. Matthew 26:58 Difference between being saved or lost! cf. Hebrews 10:32-36; 2 Peter 2:20-22 cf. Hebrews 10:32-36; 2 Peter 2:20-22

5 Difference Between Being A Christian And Wearing The Name How can I know the difference? How can I know the difference? Conviction or convenience? Acts 24:24ff; 1 Peter 3:15; cf. Daniel 3 Conviction or convenience? Acts 24:24ff; 1 Peter 3:15; cf. Daniel 3 Separated from the world? Romans 12:1-2; 1 John 2:15 Separated from the world? Romans 12:1-2; 1 John 2:15 Must “deny self … and follow me.” Matthew 16:24; John 12:26 Must “deny self … and follow me.” Matthew 16:24; John 12:26 Must develop the mind of a servant. Philippians 2:5; 4:8; Ephesians 2:1ff; Romans 6:16 Must develop the mind of a servant. Philippians 2:5; 4:8; Ephesians 2:1ff; Romans 6:16 Devoted to the church? Matthew 6:33; John 13:34; Hebrews 10:24-25 Devoted to the church? Matthew 6:33; John 13:34; Hebrews 10:24-25 Appreciate strong preaching? Galatians 4:16; John 6:66 Appreciate strong preaching? Galatians 4:16; John 6:66 Growing? 2 Peter 1:5-11; 3:18 Growing? 2 Peter 1:5-11; 3:18 Trying to save the lost? John 15:1-8; Proverbs 11:30 Trying to save the lost? John 15:1-8; Proverbs 11:30

6 Three Facts Regarding The Wearing Of The Name “Christian” Wear it voluntarily. cf. 2 Corinthians 12:15 Wear it voluntarily. cf. 2 Corinthians 12:15 Wear it always. 1 Corinthians 15:58; Matthew 24:44; Luke 9:23 … daily Wear it always. 1 Corinthians 15:58; Matthew 24:44; Luke 9:23 … daily Wear it intelligently. Wear it intelligently. Influence. Matthew 5:13-16 Influence. Matthew 5:13-16 Judgment. 2 Corinthians 5:10; Ecclesiastes 12:13 Judgment. 2 Corinthians 5:10; Ecclesiastes 12:13

7 Are we Christians or merely wearing the name? Are we Christians or merely wearing the name? Not all who wear the name will go to heaven! Not all who wear the name will go to heaven! Don’t just wear the name, be the person that the name suggests, “Christ In You.” cf. Galatians 2:20 Don’t just wear the name, be the person that the name suggests, “Christ In You.” cf. Galatians 2:20


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