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If You Are a Christian ...

by Cru Staff

If you are a Christian, then:

1. God's Spirit lives in you.

Revelation 3:20 (A picture of your new relationship with Jesus if you've placed your faith in Him.)

  • Romans 8:9-11
  • Ephesians 1:13,14

2. You are forgiven.

  • Colossians 2:13,14
  • Romans 6:6, 11-13,14
  • 1 Corinthians 10:13

3. God changes you.

As you get to know God better and continue to follow His plan, God will change your life and character through the Holy Spirit.

  • 2 Corinthians 3:18
  • 2 Corinthians 5:17
  • Galatians 5:22,23
  • Philippians 1:6; 2:13; 4:13

4. You live for Christ.

Living for Christ is a lifelong process. God will give you the ability to follow Him as you trust in His promises and obey Him.

  • Ephesians 2:10
  • Galatians 2:20
  • Matthew 10:38,39
  • 2 Corinthians 5:14,15
  • John 15:9-11

5. Your faith and trust in God will continually develop.

This process of knowing God better and experiencing His love and plan is developed by:

To think about:

  1. In light of these truths from the Bible, are you a Christian?
  2. What would keep you from committing your life to Jesus Christ?
  3. Learn more about becoming a Christian by reading How to Know God Personally.
Used with permission from www.godsquad.com, a part of the Cru family.

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