"Characteristics of the Convert: Biblical Evidence of a True Conversion"

Morning Worship

Message 7:  Passion for Christ and His Cause
Philippians 3:1-21

2nd Corinthians 5:17

1.  A true conversion will adjust our perspectives, our worldview, our approach to life.    vv.4-8
     Ephesians 4:17-21

2.  A true conversion will amend our priorities, our values in life.    v.9

3.  A true conversion will alter our ambitions, our goals in life.    vv.10-11

4.  A true conversion will affect our commitments, our allegiance.    vv.13-14

What is passion?

5.  Passion is an inner longing, a consuming desire, to know Christ, to love Him, and to serve Him.    v.10
     Psalms 63:1; Isaiah 55:1; Psalms 143:6; John 4:24; Isaiah 29:13

6.  Passion is the inner working of the Holy Spirit.
     Colossians 1:28-29; Ephesians 3:20-21

7.  Passion independent of the truth is dangerous.
     John 16:1-3; Romans 10:1-2