Useful For God

Belong to Him! We were dead Former life was one of lust of the flesh Children of wrath

Belong to Him! But God –Rich in mercy –His great love –Made us alive with Christ –Raised Christ –Shows us surpassing riches in kindness

Belong to Him! We Are His –Belong to Him –We have become Children of God –We are not self-created but God is our creator

Workmanship Workmanship - poiema (poy'-ay-mah); from NT:4160; a product, i.e. fabric (literally or figuratively): KJV - thing that is made, workmanship. (Biblesoft's New Exhaustive Strong's Numbers and Concordance with Expanded Greek-Hebrew Dictionary. Copyright © 1994, 2003, 2006 Biblesoft, Inc. and International Bible Translators, Inc.) The Greek word is poiema from which we get our word poem. The church is His poem and His new creation. McGee, J. Vernon ( ). Thru the Bible Commentary, Volumes 1-5: Genesis through Revelation (Kindle Location ). Thomas Nelson. Kindle Edition. Means to make

Workmanship That which has been made Romans 1:20 For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse: KJV

Workmanship Psalms 100:3 Know that the Lord Himself is God; It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; We are His people and the sheep of His pasture. NASU

Workmanship 2 Corinthians 5:17-19 Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come. Now all these things are from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation, namely, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and He has committed to us the word of reconciliation. NASU

Workmanship How? –In Christ Jesus, this means He is the “material” used to create us. –“Top Quality” material has been used

Workmanship Created in Christ Jesus unto good works; the work of grace is a creation, or a creature, a new creature; not a new vamp of old Adam's principles, but; an infusion of new ones, and is a work of almighty power

Workmanship And such who have it wrought in them, are said to be created in Christ; because as soon as a man becomes a new creature, he is openly and visibly in Christ Gill, John ( ). John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible (Kindle Locations ).. Kindle Edition.

The Reason God has a purpose for us We are not items sitting on a shelf And by these new principles of grace which are created in him, he is fit and ready, and in a capacity to perform good works; the new man formed in him, is formed for righteousness and true holiness Gill, John ( ). John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible (Kindle Locations ).. Kindle Edition.

The Reason John 15:16a "You did not choose Me but I chose you, and appointed you that you would go and bear fruit, and that your fruit would remain, NASU

The Reason 2 Timothy 2:21-22 Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from these things, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified, useful to the Master, prepared for every good work. Now flee from youthful lusts and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart. NASU

The Reason Gal 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self- control; against such things there is no law. NASU

The Reason Matthew 5:14-16 "You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden; nor does anyone light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. "Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.” NASU

Let’s Consider If you have received God’s grace YOU BELONG TO HIM God created us, (As children of God) IN CHRIST! We are “Hand Crafted” for a purpose. The Purpose of Good Works

Let’s Consider Works which glorify God –Producing of fruit –Being a light in the community Consider, YOU are the only one who has your neighbors, God placed you there for a purpose, ask Him how you can produce the fruit in your community.