How to Develop Christ-like Character

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How to Develop Christ-like Character Lesson 1-2

Theme Developing Christ-like character is the great challenge of the Christian experience. The process involves both us and God.

I. Step One - Salvation A. God’s Grace Saving Grace. Those who trust Christ. Eph. 2:8, 9 A. God’s Grace 1. We don’t deserve it. 2. Rm. 11:6

I. Step One - Salvation B. God’s Power C. God’s Gift 1. Our weakness. 2. 2 Cor. 12:7-10 C. God’s Gift 1. Jesus Christ. 2. Eph. 2:8-10

II. Step Two - Sanctification Transforming Grace. Those who are humble. Prov. 3:34 A. God’s Word - Bible 1. The more you study about Christ the more you know Him. 2. Acts 20:32

II. Step Two - Sanctification B. Our Prayer 1. Ask for strength to change. 2. Heb. 4:15-16 C. Our Christian Friends 1. Built up by others. 2. Eph. 4:29