What does it mean for you to be a Christian?
What does it mean to be a follower of Jesus? What does faith lived-out look like?

One way to think about being a Christian, is through knowing, being, & doing.
Knowing the way of our King and Savior Jesus Christ.
Being transformed into Christ’s image.
Doing the work of Jesus’ Kingdom.

This message looks at Knowing: who should Christians be?

First preached by Pastor Tim Amor at Beatrice Mennonite Church on September 5, 2021.

Notes:

BEING
Jeremiah 17:7-8
Being is who we _______________________________.
Being is shaped by who we ______________________.
Being shapes what we’ll _________________________.
Healthy things _________________________________.

THE PROBLEM
Our past can ____________________.
Our present is ___________________.
Our future is _____________________.

THE HOPE
Being a Christian means ______________________________. (2 Corinthians 5:17)
Being a Christian means ______________________________. (Galatians 5:22-23)

TAKE HOME
How would you describe what it means to be a Christian?
Who are you? Describe yourself in one sentence.
Who would you like to be? Describe that person in one sentence.

Challenges:
Continue reading through the Gospel of John.
Find one way each day to love like Jesus loves.