Part IV - The Christian Life
Once we are born again, our Lord Jesus Christ calls us to walk in a manner worthy of that call. To see this, let us read an excerpt from Paul’s letter to the church in Ephesus,
Ephesians 4:1
"[1] As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received."
Thus, this portion of, "Spiritual Foundations" has been written to provide the born again believer some insights into the type of life our Lord Jesus Christ has called us to live. To accomplish this, this portion of the book is partitioned into five chapters.
Chapter 15 - The Walk Of Faith
Paul’s prayer for the Ephesians, recorded in Ephesians 1:15-23, is used to identify the tremendous spiritual power God has made available to the Christian. Examples are given to show how by faith in God and His Word, this power is to be used by the born again believer to live a life pleasing to God.
To help the Christian better understand prayer, the Lord’s prayer is explored and each key element is examined.
Chapter 17 - Mercy Not Sacrifice
After establishing the fact that one of the key characteristics of the born again Christian is to be their love for God and for others, cautionary examples are reviewed to show how the Christian’s attitude in helping others may in reality be acts of obligation and sacrifice rather than works of love and mercy.
Chapter 18 - Praise And Thanksgiving
Beginning with the Old Testament and throughout the New Testament we find that the child of God is to praise Him in all circumstances. To help those who are going through difficult times, some universal reasons for praising God are identified.