Scribd Logo
Upload

Welcome to Scribd!

  • 4 views

    Holiness and Christian Conduct

    Uploaded by

    adabuchi

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PPTX, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    Holiness and Christian Conduct

    Uploaded by

    adabuchi
    4 views16 pages

    Copyright

    © © All Rights Reserved

    Available Formats

    PPTX, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    Did you find this document useful?

    Is this content inappropriate?

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PPTX, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Download as pptx, pdf, or txt
    4 views16 pages

    Holiness and Christian Conduct

    Uploaded by

    adabuchi

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PPTX, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Download as pptx, pdf, or txt
    You are on page 1of 16

    HOLINESS AND

    CHRISTIAN
    CONDUCT
    Foundation Scriptures: Heb 12:14; Rom 12: 1-2; I
    Peter 1:15-19; 2 Tim 2:19-22
    INTRODUCTION
     When a person receives Christ, his
    spirit is recreated and becomes brand
    new – he becomes born-again (II Cor.
    5:17)

     A born-again person is a completely


    new creature. He receives the life and
    nature of God (Eph 5:8-11; 1 Jn 3:1-
    9) . These include:Righteousness,
    Faith, Love, Holiness
    NATURE OF GOD

     He also receives
    the indwelling of
    the Holy Spirit
     We must renew our minds (souls)
    through the word of God (Rom 12:2) and
    keep our bodies under subjection to the
    will of God(1 Cor 9:27).
    7 SYMPTOMS OF A
    RENEWED MIND
    1. Live in hope
    2. The impossible looks
    reasonable
    3. You live in peace and you don’t
    worry. Your speculations are
    positive
    4. You are quick to forgive and
    you are free to give others
    grace and mercy.
    7 SYMPTOMS OF A
    RENEWED MIND
    (CONT’D)
    5. You love yourself and you
    rejoice in your weakness. God
    flawed you on purpose for
    where you are weak, He is
    strong.
    6. You are confident and thankful.
    There is a difference between
    confidence & arrogance –
    arrogance doesn’t know
    gratitude.
    7 SYMPTOMS OF A
    RENEWED MIND
    (CONT’D)
    7. You believe in others and you
    give them the benefit of doubt.
    When you have a renewed mind
    you’ll always ask yourself WWJD!
    HOLINESS

    Holiness is a divine attribute of God


    received at the new birth (II Peter 1:3-
    4).
    It means :
     To be pure in thought, habit and
    entire lifestyle.
     To be separated, consecrated and
    dedicated to the use and purpose of
    God (II Cor. 7:1).
    IMPORTANCE OF
    HOLINESS
    1. It is an instruction from God that must
    be obeyed (Matt 5: 48, I Peter 1: 15-17,
    Lev 20:7).

    2. It is the scriptural standard for the


    normal Christian life (Heb 3:1, Eph
    4:24).

    3. It is a condition for receiving God’s


    blessings and our inheritance (Obad
    1:17, Ps. 66:18, Heb 12:14).
    HOW CAN WE LIVE
    HOLY?
    1. Walk in the consciousness of the new
    creation (I Pet 2:9, Eph 4:24).
    2. Decide to live a holy life. It’s a
    matter of discipline (I Cor. 9: 27, Rom
    6:14, Col 4:2).
    3. Devote your time to spiritual things
    and be conscious of God’s ever
    abiding presence.
    4. Depend on the sanctifying power of
    God through the Holy Spirit (1 Cor
    HOW CAN WE LIVE
    HOLY? (CONT’D)
    5. Renew your mind through the word
    (Phil 4:8, Ps 119:9-11).
    6. Recognise that you already have
    complete victory over sin (Rom6:1-4,
    Gal2:20).
    CHRISTIAN
    CONDUCT
    • A Christian should conduct his affairs
    in such a way that it reflects the
    gospel of Jesus Christ (Phil 2:14-15,
    Col 4:6).
    • Whatsoever you do, do it to the glory
    of God (1 Cor 10:31).
    • The evidence of the indwelling of the
    Holy Spirit in the believer is that the
    fruit of the spirit manifests in his/her
    conduct (Matt 7:20).
    THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT
    (GAL 5: 22-23)
     LOVE: God’s kind of unconditional love –
    Agape (Jn 13:34-35, I Cor. 13: 4-8).

     JOY: Inner gladness independent of


    circumstance (Jn 15:11 Thess 5:16, 18)

     PEACE: Calmness, quietness, rest,


    irrespective of circumstance (Phil 4:6-7, Jn
    16:33, Jn 14:27)
    THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT
    (GAL 5: 22-23)
     LONG SUFFERING: To bear long with
    offences and provocation without
    murmuring (I Cor. 13: 4-7, Eph 4:1-3. Col
    3:12-13)

     GENTLENESS: To be refined in character and


    conduct. Not rough (II Tim. 2: 23-25).

     GOODNESS: Having the right virtues, willing


    to give satisfaction, and help to others
    (Acts 10:38, Eph 5:9, Rom 2:4, Jer 31:12).
    THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT
    (GAL 5: 22-23)
     FAITH: Total confidence and trust in God
    and His word (Matt. 25:21-23, Col 1:7).

     MEEKNESS: Patient, humble and not easily


    angered. Phil 2:6-8, Jn 13:1-9).

     TEMPERANCE: Self-control in speech and


    behaviour. James 3:2, Pro 16:32, Pro 25:16,
    Phil 4:5)
    HOW TO CULTIVATE THE
    FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT
    • Know that you are a new creature (II
    Cor. 5:17).
    • Study and meditate on the scriptures
    relevant to Christian conduct (Ps.
    119:11; Phil 4:8).
    • Determine to walk in the spirit and
    bring forth fruits of righteousness (Gal
    5:16-18; Rom 13:14)
    • Yield always to the Holy Ghost in your
    NUGGETS

    • When we ger born-again, we receive


    the nature of God which includes
    holiness.
    • The Holy Spirit who dwells in us at the
    new birth brings forth fruit.
    • These fruit of the spirit manifest in our
    conduct as Christians,

    You might also like