A. In His eternal relationship (John 1:1,2; Col. 1: 15-19)

B. In His earthly ministry (Heb. 1:1-3)

II. Who Is a Christian?

A. The Christian is "born of the Spirit" (John 3:6-8)

B. The Christian is "cleansed by the blood" (Eph. 1:7)

C. The Christian is "adopted and accepted" (Eph. 1:5,6)

D. The Christian is "purchased and precious" (1 Pet. 2:9,10)

E. The Christian is "sealed and indwelt" (Eph. 1:13; 1 Cor 3:16)

F. The Christian is a "Christ-bearer" [Christopher] (Col. 1:27)

G. The Christian is destined for "Christ-likeness" (1 John 33:3)

H. The Christian is "complete in Christ" (Col. 2:10)

I. The Christian is "a new creature" (2 Cor. 5:17)

J. The Christian is made "wisdom and righteousness" (1 Cor. 1:30)

K. The Christian is "son of God" (John 1:12)

L. The Christian is "salt and light" (Matt. 5:13,14)

M. The Christian has the "mind of Christ" (1 Cor. 2:16)

Conclusion: Such wondrous privileges should be accepted with thanksgiving !