Blessings In ChristBlessings In ChristFellowship in the Son

IntroductionIntroductionGod has blessed us with every

spiritual blessing in Christ (Ephesians 1:3-14).

Jesus is the Alpha and the Omega, i.e., every good thing – from A to Z – is found in Him (Revelation 1:8; 22:13).

Blessings Found In ChristBlessings Found In ChristFreedom (Rom. 8:1-

2; Gal. 2:4) Glory (Phil. 4:19; 1

Pet. 5:10)Grace (1 Cor. 1:4; 2

Tim. 1:9)Life (Rom. 6:23; 2

Tim. 1:1)Love (Rom. 8:39; 1

Tim. 1:14)Newness (Rom. 6:4;

2 Cor. 5:17) Peace (Phil. 4:7; 1

Pet. 5:14)

Promises (Gal. 3:14; Eph. 3:6)

Purpose (Eph. 1:9; 3:11)

Reconciliation (2 Cor. 5:19; Eph. 2:13-15)

Redemption (Rom. 3:24; Eph. 1:7)

Salvation (2 Tim. 2:10; 3:14-15)

Sanctification (1 Cor. 1:2, 30)

Victory (1 Cor. 15:54-57; 2 Cor. 2:14)

Relationships Found in Relationships Found in ChristChristBiblical fellowship

involves a shared relationship with the Godhead: ◦ God the Father (1

John 1:3, 6-7)◦ Christ the Son (1

Cor. 1:9; Heb. 3:14)◦ The Holy Spirit (2

Cor. 13:14; Phil. 2:1)

Believers also enjoy fellowship with one another, collectivelyexperiencing: ◦ Spiritual blessings

(Rom. 11:17). ◦ Shared faith (Phile.

6, 17). ◦ Privileges and

persecution (Rev. 1:9).

Responsibilities Found In Responsibilities Found In ChristChristWe must die to

sin and live to God (Romans 6:3-4, 8-11).

We must manifest a Christ-like spirit (Phil. 2:1-8; Rom. 15:1-3).

We must edify and build up one another (2 Cor. 12:19; Col. 1:28).

We must faithfully adhere to the pattern (1 Cor. 4:17; 2 Tim. 1:13-14).

We must be active and energetic in his service (Eph. 2:10; Gal. 5:6).

We must strive for maturity (Col. 2:5; 2 Tim. 2:1).

ConclusionConclusionSalvation is found exclusively in Jesus

Christ (John 14:6; Acts 4:8-12). How does one establish a relationship

with Christ Jesus? ◦ We must hear the word of God (John 6:44-

45; Rom. 10:17).◦ We must believe in Christ Jesus (John 3:16;

8:24).◦ We must repent of our sins (Luke 13:2-3;

Acts 3:19-21).◦ We must confess Christ before men (Matt.

10:32-33; Rom. 10:9-10).◦ We must be baptized “into” Christ for the

remission of sins (Rom. 6:3-6; Gal. 3:26-27; Acts 2:36-47).