An American Citizen Who Died that England Might Live -Tombstone of Billy Fiske

1 Peter 3:18 For Christ also died once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that He might bring us to God.

1 Peter 2:9 But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for His own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who called you out of darkness and into His marvelous light.

3 Keys to Living the Glorious Cause 1.People Know We’re Christians 2.We Speak the Word of God 3.We Live the Word of God

1. People Know We are Christians If anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in that name. (1 Peter 4:16)

2. We Speak the Word of God But sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts… (1 Peter 3:15)

2. We Speak the Word of God …always being ready to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you… (1 Peter 3:15)

2. We Speak the Word of God …yet do it with gentleness and respect. (1 Peter 3:15) What Can Individual Christians Do? (p 55 Lost and Found by Ed Stetzer) Ages If someone wanted to tell me what she or he believed about Christianity, I would be willing to listen. 89% I would be willing to study the Bible if a friend asked me to.61%

3. We Live the Word of God Having a good conscience, so that, when you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame. (1 Peter 3:16)

3 Keys to Living the Glorious Cause 1.People Know We’re Christians 2.We Speak the Word of God 3.We Live the Word of God