“We Are Family”
(Privileges and Responsibilities)
Ephesians 3:14 - For this reason I kneel before the Father,
15 - from whom his whole family in heaven and on earth derives its name. (NIV)
I. Christian Privileges
1. Direct Access to God the Father (Hebrews 4:16)
2. Our Needs Will Be Met (Philippians 4:19)
3. Nothing Can Separate Us from God Our Father (Romans 8:39)
4. Live forever with God Our Father in Heaven (Revelation 21:1-3)
II. Christian Responsibilities
1. Acceptance Romans 15:7
2. Kindness Ephesians 4:32a
3. Forgiveness Ephesians 4:32b
4. Endurance Ephesians 4:2
5. Service Galatians 5:13b
6. Burden Bearing Galatians 6:2
7. Encouraging 1 Thessalonians 5:11a
8. Building Up 1 Thessalonians 5:11b
9. Teaching and Admonishing Colossians 3:16a
10. Offering Hospitality 1 Peter 4:9
11. Sympathetic Listening James 5:16a
12. Praying James 5:16b
Matthew 25:40b - … “Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.”
Matthew 25:45b - … “Whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for me.” (NIV)
John 13:35 - “Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples.” (NLT)
