Titus 1:1 (NKJV) Paul, a bondservant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ…
I. Our is influenced by many
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Rom 12:2 (Phillips) Don’t let the world around you squeeze you into its own mould, but let God re-mould your minds from within,
Daniel 1:4 (NKJV) young men in whom there was no blemish, but good-looking, gifted in all wisdom, possessing knowledge and quick to understand
Philippians 3:4 (NKJV) If anyone else thinks he may have confidence in the flesh. I more so
Daniel 1:6, 7 (NKJV) Now from among those of the sons of Judah were Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah. To them the chief of the eunuchs gave names: he gave Daniel the name Belteshazzar; to Hananiah, Shadrach; to Mishael, Meshach; and to Azariah, Abed-Nego.
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Acts 9:1-2 (NKJV) Then Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest and asked letters from him to the synagogues of Damascus, so that if he found any who were of the Way, whether men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem.
II Corinthians 4:4 (NKJV) whose minds the god of this age has blinded
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II. Our identity begins with an with Jesus Christ
Acts 9:3-6 (NKJV) As he journeyed he came near Damascus; and suddenly a light shone around him from heaven. Then he fell to the ground, and heard a voice saying to him, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?” 5 And he said, “Who are You, Lord?” Then the Lord said, “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting. It is hard for you to kick against the goads.” So he, trembling and astonished, said, “Lord, what do You want me to do?” Then the Lord said to him, “Arise and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do.”
1. Jesus you
Jer 1:5 (MSG) “Before I shaped you in the womb, I knew all about you.
2. Jesus you
Acts 9:4 (NKJV) why are you persecuting me
3. Jesus you
4. Jesus you
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III. Our identity is revealed in God’s and through God’s
Acts 9:10-11 (NKJV) Now there was a certain disciple at Damascus named Ananias; and to him the Lord said in a vision, “Ananias.” And he said, “Here I am, Lord.” So the Lord said to him, “Arise and go to the street called Straight, and inquire at the house of Judas for one called Saul of Tarsus, for behold, he is praying.
1. Ananias spoke God’s
Acts 9:17 (NKJV) “Brother Saul…”
2. fell from Paul’s eyes
Acts 9:18 (NKJV) Immediately there fell from his eyes something like scales
3. Paul his new identity
Acts 9:18 (NKJV) . . . He arose and was baptized.
Acts 9:20 (NKJV) Immediately he preached the Christ in the synagogues, that He is the Son of God.
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IV. Our new identity must be embraced
Titus 1:1 Paul, a bondservant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ…
1. Your past does not you
2. You now to God
3. You have an important
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