The Christian Life

Romans 13:8–14 NIV84

8 Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for he who loves his fellowman has fulfilled the law. 9 The commandments, “Do not commit adultery,” “Do not murder,” “Do not steal,” “Do not covet,” and whatever other commandment there may be, are summed up in this one rule: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” 10 Love does no harm to its neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law. 11 And do this, understanding the present time. The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. 12 The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. 13 Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in orgies and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy. 14 Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the sinful nature.

1. Christianity is the way of life for believers

Our morals are tied to our faith

We worship God

Christianity expresses devotion to a way of life as prescribed by Scripture

Christianity if for everyday living

Eternal life comes through Christ and Christ alone

Jesus is John 14:6 “6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”

2. Christianity in everyday living

Jesus was born in a manger

His dad was a carpenter

He was the oldest child, that comes with many obligations

Jesus taught everyday life lessons

Mt 13:3 “3 Then he told them many things in parables, saying: “A farmer went out to sow his seed.”

Working people

Mt 13:25 “25 But while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and went away.”

Haters will always be around

We have Jesus, we have everything we will ever need

Pay your debts

Love people

Live good lives

3. Relationships in the Christian life

Relationships are part of life

Relationships are both vertical and horizontal

Relationship with God

Relationships with man

We can’t have healthy relationships without first having a healthy relationship with God

God is the one who can mend broken hearts

When we are in a healthy relationship with God all others will follow suit

Husband love your wives will be possible

Wives submit to your husbands will be easier

Children obey your parents will be the norm

Our actions toward others

Estranged friend

Coworkers

Enemies

Family

Our relationship with God depends on Faith and Obedience

4. Live lives that are God-centered

Sinners know how Christians should behave

Be decent

The freaks come out at night

Let your light shine

People look to you for the moral standard

Live for God

Live such good lives that when people talk about you they will be ashamed for hating

5. Clothe yourself with the Lord Jesus Christ

Your outfit has been selected

How’s your fit

Don’t mess up the fit

Be the light in the midst of darkness

Be a God pleaser not a people pleaser

All the commands are fulfilled in one word—Love

Love does no harm to others

Love covers a multitude of sins

Love forgives all

Love never fails