Treasures of Truth

4 Called Out

AS HIS CHURCH . . .

A CALLED OUT PEOPLE . . .

As a new creation,

the Christian now belongs

to the Church of Jesus Christ;

he has entered a whole new race.

As Paul writes in addressing the believers:

“. . . to the saints who are at Ephesus . . .

to all the saints . . . in Philippi . . .”

“But you are a CHOSEN RACE,

a ROYAL PRIESTHOOD, a HOLY NATION,

a PEOPLE FOR God’s OWN POSSESSION (identity)

that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him

who has called you out of darkness

into His marvelous light (purpose).” I Peter 2:9

By means of regeneration we are presently suited, by nature,

for the eternal kingdom.

We are at different levels of maturity.

Press On- “...for in this way the entrance

into the eternal kingdom

of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ

will be richly supplied to you.” II Peter 1:11

TRUE PURPOSE AND MEANING:

To proclaim His excellencies and bring glory to His name.

- In our character Galatians 5:22-23

- In our service Romans 1:13; Phil 1:11; Colossians 1:10

- In our praise Hebrews 13:15-16