Our Relationship With Christ
“...and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.” —
Acts 4:13
A Striking Likeness of Jesus
You have read of the life of Christ, beautifully and eloquently written,
but the best life of Christ is his living biography, written out in the
words and actions of his people.
Having seen and been with us, the world should say, “He has been with Jesus;
he has been taught by the holy Man of Nazareth, and he works it out in
his life and everyday actions.”
Like Christ in Boldness
Proverbs 28:1
Ephesians 3:11-12
Never be ashamed of own your religion; your faith will never dishonor you.
Never disgrace that. Be like Jesus; very valiant for your God.
Like Christ in Love
1 Corinthians 13:4
Think kindly, speak kindly, and do kindly, so men may say of you, “He has
been with Jesus.”
Like Christ in Zeal And Holiness
2 Corinthians 9:2
Hebrews 12:14
Self-denying
Never looking to his own interest? Be the same.
1 Corinthians 9:25-27
Devout
Be fervent in your prayers and folks will know, “He has been with Jesus.”
Philippians 4:6
1 Timothy 2:8
Patient
Learn to endure so people will say, “He has been with Jesus.”
1 Thessalonians 5:14
Forgiving
Forgive your enemies, as he did; and let the words of your Master, “Father,
forgive them; for they know not what they do,” always ring in your ears.
Forgive, as you hope to be forgiven. Heap coals of fire on the head of
your foe by your kindness to him. Good for evil, recollect, is godlike.
Be godlike, then; and in all ways and by all means, so live that all may
say of you, “He has been with Jesus.”
Colossians 3:13
