Richard Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com From Earth to Heaven “Therefore, since all these things will be dissolved, what manner of persons ought you to.

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Richard Thetford From Earth to Heaven “Therefore, since all these things will be dissolved, what manner of persons ought you to be in holy conduct and godliness” 2 Peter 3:11

Richard Thetford Live a Christ-Like Life Christ is our example 1 Peter 2:21 Philippians 2:3-5 Acts 10:38 Jesus’ life and teaching Cared enough to die for us Loved unconditionally Did His Father’s will

Richard Thetford Strive to Save Our Family Noah – A preacher of righteousness 2 Peter 2:5 1 Peter 3:20 Joshua Joshua 24:15 The world and the church Genesis 18:19 Ephesians 6:4

Richard Thetford Be Committed to the church of Christ Never be ashamed of it Acts 20:28 1 Corinthians 15:25 When Christ returns: The church of Christ, the church belonging to Christ, His church, will be delivered to His Father 1 Corinthians 15:24

Richard Thetford Strive for Unity Make it our aim to have unity Ephesians 4:1-6 Church must function in unity Acts 5:29

Richard Thetford Must Be in the Book of Life Our journey is being recorded Exodus 32:32 Philippians 4:3 Only the redeemed are included Revelation 20:11-15: The way we live our life from this day forward will determine where we will spend our eternity! Revelation 2:10