The Strength of the Early Church

A Personal Commitment to the Cause of Christ

Philippians 3:7-14

Christian Commitment is Wholehearted Dedication

• Dedication demanded:-Taught in TYPE-Taught in WORD-Taught in EXAMPLE

• Dedication illustrated:-In willingness to give to the Cause-In willingness to go and proclaim the

Cause-In willingness to suffer and die for the

Cause

Christian Commitment isPersonal Involvement

• Meaning and reasonableness of involvement:-Rom. 12:1

• Areas of personal involvement:-Benevolence - Evangelism - Edification

• Requirements for Christian involvement:-Believe in its greatness-Care for its advancement

• Joys of personal Christian involvement:-Lessens gripes - satisfaction - greatest

cause

Become A Christian!•Hear the gospel (Rom. 10:10)•Believe Jesus is the Christ (John 8:24)•Repent of sins (Luke 13:3)•Confess Christ (Matt. 10:32-33)•Be baptized for remission of sins (Acts 2:38)•Live a committed life (Rev. 2:10)

Be Restored Back To God!•Confess sin (James 5:16)•Repent and pray (Acts 8:22)•Renew your commitment (Rev. 2:4-5)

How To Commit To God: