1. Philippians 1:1-2 1 Corinthians 1:1-2 Romans 1:1-7
The Life Of A Saint
Philippians 1:1-2
1 Corinthians 1:1-2
Romans 1:1-7

2. Philippians 1:1-2
“1 Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons: 2 Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ”

3. 1 Corinthians 1:1-2
“1 Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother, 2 Unto the church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all that in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours”

4. Romans 1:1-7
“1 Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God, 2 (Which he had promised afore by his prophets in the holy scriptures,) 3 Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh; 4 And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead: 5 By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, for his name: 6 Among whom are ye also the called of Jesus Christ: 7 To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.

5. Introduction
In the epistle of Paul he stated he was “called to be an apostle”
Romans 1:1
He was summoned to be one sent by Jesus for a special mission and purpose
This purpose was to preach the gospel
Romans 1:1, 5; Acts 9:10-16

6. Introduction
As Paul was “called to be an apostle,” Christians have a “calling” or summoning
Romans 1:1
Christians are “the called of Jesus Christ”
Romans 1:6
We are “called to be saints”
Romans 1:7
In his epistle to the Romans, Paul said he was "called to be an apostle" - Ro 1:1
a. I.e., he was summoned to be an apostle, one sent by Jesus for a special purpose
b. That purpose involved the gospel, which Paul was sent to proclaim to the nations - Ro 1:1 ,5
All Christians likewise have their "calling"...
a. We are the "called of Jesus Christ" - Ro 1:6
b. We are "called to be saints" - Ro 1:7
Rom. 1:1 - Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God,
Rom. 1:6 - Among whom are ye also the called of Jesus Christ:
Rom. 1:7 - To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.

7. “Saint” Defined
“Set apart for God, to be, as it were, exclusively His...this appellation is very often in the NT transferred to Christians, as those whom God has selected out of the world” - Thayer “It is used of men and things in so far as they are devoted to God. These are called hagoi, saints, i.e., ‘sanctified’ ‘holy ones.’ This sainthood is not an attainment, it is a state into which God in grace calls men” - Vine

8. Living A Life Worthy Of Our Calling

9. Must Live Worthy Of Their Calling
The Ephesian “Saints” Were Told To…
Live in a manner worthy of their calling by WALKING IN…
UNITY - Ephesians 4:1-16
TRUTH - Ephesians 4:17-32
LOVE - Ephesians 5:1-7
LIGHT - Ephesians 5:8-14
WISDOM - Ephesians 5:15-18
“I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beseech you that you walk worthy of the calling with which you are called” - Eph. 4:1
Saints In Christ Jesus
“Worthy” - axios, ax-ee'-oce -am adverb with the idea of walking “appropriately:--as becometh, after a godly sort, worthily(-thy).“
Eph: 4:1 (KJV) -I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation (calling) wherewith ye are called - KJV
Eph 4:1 (RSV) I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called,
Eph 4:1 (NKJV) I therefore, the prisoner in [the] Lord, beseech you that you walk worthy of the calling with which you are called,
Eph 4:1 (ASV) I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beseech you to walk worthily of the calling wherewith ye were called,
UNITY - Eph: 4: READ
TRUTH - Eph: 4: READ
LOVE - Eph: 5:1-7 - READ
LIGHT - Eph: 5: READ
WISDOM - Eph. 5: READ

10. Must Live Worthy Of Their “Calling”
The Ephesian “Saints” Were Warned To Avoid Things Not Befitting Their “calling” - Ephesians 5:3-5
“Saints” sometimes fail to live up to their “calling”
Confess to God when you sin - 1 John 1:7-10
“Repent…and pray” - Acts 8:22
Go to the “throne of grace” - Hebrews 4:14-16
We have fellowship with God when “walking in the light”
1 John 1:5-7
Strive not to sin - 1 John 2:1
Saints In Christ Jesus
Eph: 5: But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints; 4 Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks. 5 For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.
1 Jn. 1: But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin. 8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 10 If we say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar, and His word is not in us.
Acts 8: "Repent therefore of this your wickedness, and pray God if perhaps the thought of your heart may be forgiven you. 23 "For I see that you are poisoned by bitterness and bound by iniquity." 24 Then Simon answered and said, "Pray to the Lord for me, that none of the things which you have spoken may come upon me.“ - NKJV
Heb. 4: Seeing then that we have a great High Priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. 15 For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. 16 Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
1 Jn. 2:1 - My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:

11. Must Live Worthy Of Their Calling
The “Saints” of Colossi Were Instructed…
To be filled with the knowledge of God’s will - Col. 1:9
This requires a good knowledge of the Bible - 2 Timothy 2:15
Comes with wisdom, understanding coupled with prayer
James 1:5-6; Proverbs 2:6; 9:10; 23:23
To walk worthy of the Lord - Colossians 1:10
We are “called” to be “Christians” and “Saints”
Our conduct must be befitting of the One whose name we wear!
1 Peter - 4:12-16
Saints In Christ Jesus
Col. 1:9 - For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding;
2 Tim. 2:15 - Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
Jas. 1:5-6 - If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. 6 But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.
Prov. 2:6 - For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.
Prov. 9:10 - The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.
Prov. 23:23 - Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.
Col. 1:10 - That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;
“Worthy” - axios, ax-ee'-oce -am adverb with the idea of walking “appropriately:--as becometh, after a godly sort, worthily(-thy).“
1 Pet. 4: Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: 13 But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy. 14 If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified. 15 But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men's matters. 16 Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf (matter).

12. Must Live Worthy Of Their Calling
The “Saints” of Colossi Were Instructed…
To be “fully pleasing” the Lord - Colossians 1:10
By “being fruitful in every good work”
Titus 2:6-7, 13-14; 3:8, 14
Hebrew 10:24
1 Peter 2:12
By “increasing in the knowledge of God”
Colossians 2:1-3; 3:10
2 Peter 1:1-11
2 Peter 3:18
Saints In Christ Jesus
Col. 1:10 - that you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God
Tit. 2: Likewise exhort the young men to be sober-minded, 7 in all things showing yourself to be a pattern of good works; in doctrine showing integrity, reverence, incorruptibility, 13 looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, 14 who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from every lawless deed and purify for Himself His own special people, zealous for good works.
Tit. 3:8 - This is a faithful saying, and these things I want you to affirm constantly, that those who have believed in God should be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men. 14 And let ours also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful.
Heb. 10: And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works:
1 Pet. 2:12 - Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.
Col. 2:1-3 - For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh; 2 That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ; 3 In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
Col. 3:10 - And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him:
2 Pet READ
2 Pet. 3:18 - But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.

13. Are You “walking worthy of your calling”?
You are if you’re walking in UNITY, TRUTH, LOVE, LIGHT & WISDOM - Ephesians 4 & 5
You are if you’re “fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God” - Col. 1:10
Keep it up - your “calling and election” surely depends upon it! - 2 Peter 1:10
Are You “walking worthy of your calling”?
UNITY - Eph: 4: READ
TRUTH - Eph: 4: READ
LOVE - Eph: 5:1-7 - READ
LIGHT - Eph: 5: READ
WISDOM - Eph. 5: READ
Col. 1:10 - That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;
2 Pet. 1:10 - Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall:

14. “…what shalI we do?” Acts 2:37
Alien Sinners Become True “Saints in Christ” By Following This Five-Step Process…
Hearing the gospel – Romans 10:17
Believing the gospel – Romans 10:10
Repenting of one’s sins – Acts 17:30
Confessing Christ before men – Matthew 10:32
Being baptized in water for the remission of sins – Acts 2:38
An Erring Child of God Must…
Repent and pray – Acts 8:22
Children of God (Saints) Must…
Be “faithful unto death” - Revelation 2:10
Acts 2:37 - Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart (cut to the heart), and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do?
Rom. 10:17 - So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
Rom. 10:10 - For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
Acts. 17: And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent: 31 Because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained; whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead.
Matt. 10:32 - Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven.
Acts. 2:38 - Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
Acts 8:22 - Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee.
Rev. 2:10 - Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.