IDENTITY CRISIS
Romans 7:15-23
A spiritual IDENTITY CRISIS can be the result of
_________________ (We need to ________________ our true identity.)
_________________ (We need to ________________ our true identity.)
_________________ (We need to ________________ our true identity.)
John 14:1-3
1 Peter 1:3-4
“I would not give one moment of heaven for all the joy and riches of the world, even if it lasted for thousands and thousands of years.” Martin Luther
Philippians 3:20
“If you are a Christian, you are not a citizen of this world trying to get to heaven; you are a citizen of heaven making your way through this world.” Vance Havner
My True Identity: I am a _____________________________________;
and I am ________________________________________with God.
IMPLICATIONS:
I should be _______________________________________________.
Colossians 3:1-2
I should be _______________________________________________.
Matthew 6:19-21
“The way to Heaven is ascending; we must be content to travel uphill, though it be hard and tiresome, and contrary to the natural bias of our flesh.” Jonathan Edwards
CONNECTING QUESTIONS
Did you ever spend time in a foreign country (if ever)? If so, describe how it felt.
SCRIPTURE QUESTIONS
Read Philippians 3:20. What does it mean to you that you are already a citizen of heaven?
Read Colossians 3:1-2. How difficult is it for you to keep focused on eternity as you go through life? What aspects of your life are the most difficult? The easiest?
Read Matthew 6:19-21. What specific ways (if any) are you actively working for eternity? What areas of life could you be more purposeful in doing that?
APPLICATION QUESTIONS
Identify 10 practical ways that a Christian’s character should reflect his/her citizenship in heaven. Then Identify 10 practical ways that a Christian’s conduct should reflect his/her citizenship in heaven.
How are you personally most likely to experience a spiritual identity crisis? Would it be a result of:
- A) understanding your identity in Christ
- B) embracing your identity in Christ
- C) living out your identity in Christ?
Why do you believe that is so?