What does real look like?

When asked "What does Christianity mean to you" a lot of people reduce it to statements like:

• ... well I go to church on Sunday
• ... I pray
• ... I try to read my Bible
• ... I try to be a good person

I love to read the greetings in Paul's letters because it's  reminder of us as to who we are called to be. 

Over the next few day's let's look at how Paul greets the various churches. Today, we'll start in 1 Corinthians. He reminds the church that they are:

1. Sanctified in Christ Jesus
2. Called to be a  saint (holy people)
3. It's not just the people in Corinth, but everyone that believes in Jesus should b sanctified and holy
4. That they are enriched in Jesus in speech and knowledge
5. Not lacking any gift
6. Sustained until the end (1 Cor 1:1-9)

Sanctification and holy indicate that we are set apart. Our lives should be distinguishable from our culture. 

Can we articulate out faith?

Do we demonstrate the fruit of the Spirit (love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control - Galatians 5;22-23)

Are we hanging on to our faith and our beliefs?

Although I am not a fan of reducing Christianity to a list, sometimes it's beneficial to take a step back and ensure that we are living up to the standard by which we are called.

1 Peter 2:9 affirms that

[We]... are a chosen race, a rotal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that [we] may proclaim the excellencies of him who called [us] out of darkness and into His marvelous light. [1 Peter 2:9]

There are people in the world that need to hear this message. Let us take action to ensure that we remember who we are and that we continue to consistently share this with those who are in dire need of a Savior!