Serving Christ

Service to God is important if we intend to go to heaven. Service involves believing His words. We should be learners, not free thinkers (Matt. 11:28 – 30). We are to become as humble children at His feet (Matt. 18:3). We serve Christ by obeying His commands (John 14:15). This means we must do what He says. Not what we think (John 2:5). We serve/follow Christ by imitating His example in our life (1 Peter 2:21). We follow/serve Christ by clinging to His cause (Matt. 6:33). Serving God has its rewards for faithful servants. The Bible says: ‘If any man serve me, him will my Father honor.’ The Father (G0d) honors us with sonship (Gal. 3:26 – 27). The Father honors us with a spiritual family (1 Tim. 3:15). The Father honors us with heavenly representation (1 John 2:1 – 2). The Father will also honor us with all spiritual blessings (Eph. 1:3) for our service to Him. And, finally,

John has written a book that gives assurance (1 John 5:13). The assurance of eternal life depends on:

A.    Believing God, or, having confidence in God’s testimony (1 John 5:9-11).

B.     God has guaranteed us eternal life in Christ (1 John 5: 11-12).

Confidence in God is also revealed by building on the foundation that:

A.    God is faithful (1 John 1:8)

B.     God is just