United Church, Atlanta, GA
Living From Heaven Down
Have you ever felt trapped between your old identity and your new life in Christ? This guide will offer practical wisdom for experiencing the freedom of your true identity in Christ.
Locations & Times
United Church
1775 Water Pl SE, Atlanta, GA 30339, USA
Sunday 9:00 AM
Sunday 11:00 AM
KEY THOUGHT
Because Christ has raised you to a heavenly life, you must look up, actively kill the old self, and daily grow into the image of your Creator.
Because Christ has raised you to a heavenly life, you must look up, actively kill the old self, and daily grow into the image of your Creator.
INTRODUCTION: THE POWER OF POSITION
PERSONAL APPLICATION
□ How can I identify areas in my life where I am conforming to the patterns of this world?
□ What steps can I take to renew my mind and align my life with God's will?
PERSONAL APPLICATION
□ How can I identify areas in my life where I am conforming to the patterns of this world?
□ What steps can I take to renew my mind and align my life with God's will?
I. Look Up: Live From Your Risen Identity (Colossians 3:1-4)
Our new identity means we have _______ to our former loyalties and now identify with _______.
We are called to _______ and _______ our minds on things above.
Our true life is _________ with Christ in God, providing us with complete ___________.
Our new identity means we have _______ to our former loyalties and now identify with _______.
We are called to _______ and _______ our minds on things above.
Our true life is _________ with Christ in God, providing us with complete ___________.
PERSONAL APPLICATION
□ How can I set my mind on things above in my daily life?
□ What practical ways can I remind myself of my secure position in Christ?
□ How can I set my mind on things above in my daily life?
□ What practical ways can I remind myself of my secure position in Christ?
II. Act Down: Wage War on the Old Self (Colossians 3:5-9)
Paul commands us to "Put to death what is earthly in you."______________ involves dealing a death blow to sinful desires.
We must strip off the old self like _______ clothes.
Paul commands us to "Put to death what is earthly in you."______________ involves dealing a death blow to sinful desires.
We must strip off the old self like _______ clothes.
PERSONAL APPLICATION
□ What earthly desires do I need to put to death?
□ How can I actively dismantle old habits that pull me away from God?
□ What earthly desires do I need to put to death?
□ How can I actively dismantle old habits that pull me away from God?
III. Grow In: Reflect the Image of the Creator (Colossians 3:10)
The new self is being renewed in knowledge.
Our restoration is fueled by a deep, transforming _______ of God.
The ultimate goal is to be restored to the image of our _______.
The new self is being renewed in knowledge.
Our restoration is fueled by a deep, transforming _______ of God.
The ultimate goal is to be restored to the image of our _______.
PERSONAL APPLICATION
□ How can I cultivate a deeper knowledge of God in my life?
□ What steps can I take to reflect the image of my Creator more fully?
□ How can I cultivate a deeper knowledge of God in my life?
□ What steps can I take to reflect the image of my Creator more fully?
CONCLUSION: THE CALL TO TRANSFORM
Holiness is the freedom to live out your _______ identity.
What "earthly thing" do you need to put to _______?
The power to live a holy life comes from the finished work of Christ.
Holiness is the freedom to live out your _______ identity.
What "earthly thing" do you need to put to _______?
The power to live a holy life comes from the finished work of Christ.
STEPS TO MORE LIFE
□ Shift from earthly desires to heavenly focus.
□ Start living as active participants in God's Kingdom.
□ Embrace the new self, reflecting the image of the Creator.
□ Shift from earthly desires to heavenly focus.
□ Start living as active participants in God's Kingdom.
□ Embrace the new self, reflecting the image of the Creator.
TODAY'S PERSONAL RESPONSE:
My next step of obedience: __________________________________________
My next step of obedience: __________________________________________
DISCIPLESHIP QUESTIONS:
□ How can I contribute to the mission of the church through my new identity in Christ?
□ Do I see my identity in Christ as central to who I am?
□ How can I let God lead in areas where I feel stuck in my old self?
□ How can I contribute to the mission of the church through my new identity in Christ?
□ Do I see my identity in Christ as central to who I am?
□ How can I let God lead in areas where I feel stuck in my old self?
PRAYER POINTS
□ For the courage to live with a heavenly focus
□ For joy in embracing the new self
□ For commitment to God’s mission through transformation
□ For the courage to live with a heavenly focus
□ For joy in embracing the new self
□ For commitment to God’s mission through transformation
ADDITIONAL SCRIPTURE REFERENCES FOR FURTHER STUDY:
□ Romans 6:4-6
□ Ephesians 4:22-24
□ 2 Corinthians 5:17
□ Philippians 3:13-14
□ Romans 6:4-6
□ Ephesians 4:22-24
□ 2 Corinthians 5:17
□ Philippians 3:13-14
WEEKLY CHALLENGE
This week, I will:
□ Practice setting my mind on things above
□ Identify and put to death one earthly desire
□ Reflect the image of my Creator in my interactions
This week, I will:
□ Practice setting my mind on things above
□ Identify and put to death one earthly desire
□ Reflect the image of my Creator in my interactions
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