5S = 5P

~ The Christian’s Position ~

Saved By Christ (the Christian’s Place)  ~  “Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me His prisoner, but share with me in the sufferings for the gospel according to the power of God, who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace which was given to us in Christ Jesus before time began, but has now been revealed by the appearing of our Savior Jesus Christ, who has abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel” (2 Timothy 1:8-10).

Sanctified In Christ (the Christian’s Position)  ~  “To the church of God which is at Corinth, to those who are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all who in every place call on the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours:  Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ” (1 Corinthians 1:2-3). 

Separated To Christ (the Christian’s Path)  ~  “But know that the Lord has set apart for Himself him who is godly; the Lord will hear when I call to Him” (Psalm 4:3).  

Satisfied With Christ (the Christian’s Portion)  ~  “My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness, and my mouth shall praise You with joyful lips” (Psalm 63:5).   

Swift For Christ (the Christian’s Practice)  ~  “He sends out His command to the earth; His word runs very swiftly” (Psalm 147:15).    

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW

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4 Possessions

~ 4 Possessions of Christ ~

The Gospel Of Christ (our theme)  ~  “Only let your conduct be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of your affairs, that you stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel, and not in any way terrified by your adversaries, which is to them a proof of perdition, but to you of salvation, and that from God” (Philippians 1:27-28).

The Work Of Christ (our employment)  ~  “Receive him [Epaphroditus] therefore in the Lord with all gladness, and hold such men in esteem; because for the work of Christ he came close to death, not regarding his life, to supply what was lacking in your service toward me” (Philippians 2:29-30). 

The Knowledge Of Christ (our study)  ~  “But what things were gain to me, these I have counted loss for Christ.  Yet indeed I also count all things loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them as rubbish, that I may gain Christ and be found in Him, not having my own righteousness, which is from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which is from God by faith; that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death” (Philippians 3:7-10).

The Power Of Christ (our strength)  ~  “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” (Philippians 4:13).  

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW

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3-Way Love

~ Do Your Truly Love Your God? ~

The Key Passage  ~  “Jesus said to him, ‘“You shall love the Lord your God [1] with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.”  This is the first and great commandment.  And the second is like it: “You shall love your neighbor [2] as yourself [3].”  On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets’” (Matthew 22:37-40).  Why not take a few moments to reflect on these three accountabilities. 

God  ~  Do you truly Love God as demonstrated by your life?  How does your personal time in the Scriptures compare to the time you spend watching TV or being entertained?  On days with extra full schedules do you make extra time for the needed extra prayer?  When you find yourself with an unanticipated open spot in your schedule what are the first things that come to mind to fill the void? 

Other People  ~  Do you truly love your fellow human beings as demonstrated by your daily actions?  All of them?  All ethnic groups?  All social classes?  All education levels?  All character types?  How about those who “rub you wrong”—do you truly love them as well?  Christ died for them—do you see them through His eyes? 

Your Self  ~  Do you truly love yourself as demonstrated by your actions?  How about how you treat your body physically?  What and how much you eat?  What and how much you drink?  How much and how often you get meaningful exercise?  Are intentional regarding what you allow in your eyesight, thought-life, and emotional life? 

Additional Thoughts  ~   1) Owe no one anything but Christ’s love shining through you!  2) If you were on trial for being a Christian would there be enough evidence to convict you? 

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW

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