POWERFUL LIVINGPOWERFUL LIVING

2 Timothy 1:7-8For God has not given us a spirit of timidity (fear), but of power and love and discipline. Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord or of me His prisoner, but join with me in suffering for the gospel according to the power of God….

A Quick ReviewA Quick Review

The Power Source

“Generator”

What is Power?What is Power?

• A Simple Definition:

Having the ability & resources to make something happen

God’s Power SourceGod’s Power Source

• Secret to Powerful Living - Galatians 2:20

- Christ in you, the hope of glory – Col 1:27-29

• Power Source is Acts 1:1-8

- The Holy Spirit is the “Generator”

Powerful LivingPowerful Living

ObedienceFellowship Witnessing

Prayer

Bible Study

How Do We Get Plugged In How Do We Get Plugged In To the SourceTo the Source

• Two ways we are energized with power

- God’s Word- Prayer

• How much is available?God’s Ability and Resources are

unlimited

God’s WordGod’s Word

• What it is: - Essence of God - John 1:1 &14 & Rev 19:13- Truth - John 17:17

• What it does: 2 Tim 3:15-17- Gives wisdom leading to salvation- Teaches, reproves, corrects, trains in righteousness- Keeps us from sin – Psalm 119:11

Power of God’s WordPower of God’s Word

• Why is it so important? It……..- Is God’s love letter to mankind – John 3:16- Reveals God’s attributes – 1 Cor 13- Teaches us how to live - Psa 119:98-105- Establishes basis for beliefs – 2 Tim 3:15f- Revolutionizes individuals & relationships- Leads us to eternal life

Prayer – Get Plugged InPrayer – Get Plugged In

• What is Prayer? Matthew 6:6-13- Communicating with God

• Why is it important?- Foundational step in knowing God- Jesus set example – John 14:13-

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Power = Potential x FlowPower = Potential x Flow

• Potential (Voltage) – Get Plugged In- God’s Word (He speaks to us in Bible study)

- Prayer (We communicate with Him)

• Flow (Current) – Turn on the Switch- Fellowship (We bond with believers)

- Witnessing (We reach out to non-believers)

New NewsNew News Turn on Switch Turn on Switch

Two ways power flows through us to others:

- Fellowship

- Witnessing

Fellowship = RelationshipsFellowship = Relationships

• Do not forsake assembling - Hebrews 10:23-25• God’s power seen in fruit – Gal 5:22-23• Golden Rule – Matthew 7:12• What does the Lord require - Micah 6:8

Justice, Mercy and GraceJustice, Mercy and Grace

When it comes to SIN …….

• Justice = Getting what you deserve

• Mercy = Not getting what you deserve

• Grace = Getting what you don’t deserve

What Does The Lord RequireWhat Does The Lord Require• Do Justly

- Examine the Scripture for how to deal with sin- Get facts straight- Get counsel about “right thing to do”

• Love Mercy- What would Jesus do? Example: John 8:3-11- Judge like you want to be judged Mat 7:1-2

• Walk Humbly with Him (Remember Grace)

Witnessing

The Fourth Dimension To The Christian Life

Revelation 4:11

CREATION

Romans 3:10-12

REBELLION

JUDGEMENT

Hebrews 9:27

SACRIFICE

1 Peter 3:18

RESURRECTION

1 Peter 1:3

TWO WAYS TO LIVE

John 3:36

Powerful LivingPowerful Living

ObedienceFellowship Witnessing

Prayer

Bible Study

Power for LivingPower for Living• Ask God to empower you to:

Seek Him Constantly – Word & Prayer Serve Him Faithfully – Fellowship / Relationships Share Him Boldly – Witnessing About Good News