Who Am I ??

David: I Samuel 16:18; II Samuel 7:8-9, 16-22

I. As a human being, I am...

... created in the image of God. (Gen. 1:26-28; 5:1; 9:6).

• 1. To rule wisely over creation. (Psalm 8:6-8).
• 2. To have a relationship with God.

... under God.

-- Under His provision.

-- Under His authority.

-- Under His judgement. (Rom. 14:12; Rev. 20:12).

... here in this life temporarily. (James 4:14).

II. As a sinner, I am...

... in trouble. (Rom. 3:23; 6:23).

... offered a solution. (Rom. 6:23; 5:8; I Peter 1:18-19).

III. As a Christian, I am...

... a child of God the Father. (Rom. 8:15-17; Isaiah 43:1; Eph. 1:3-14).

... a member of Jesus' body. (I Cor. 12).

... a temple of the Holy Spirit. (I Cor 6:19-20).

We must come to God just as we are, but

we dare not leave Him just as we came.