Real And Authentic Christianity
But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a
dedicated nation, [God’s] own purchased, special
people, that you may set forth the wonderful deeds
and display the virtues and perfections of Him Who
called you out of darkness into His marvelous light
(1 Peter 2:9 AMPC).
Real and authentic Christianity is the
demonstration and display of the virtues,
excellences and perfections of Christ on earth. It’s a
walk of righteousness. Take a look at Peter’s submission
in our opening verse; that’s who the Christian is.
Notice that the verse doesn’t say, “You’re going
to be...” No! You need to understand the difference
between when God is giving us a promise and when
He’s making a statement of fact. They’re two different
things. If He tells you what you’re going to be or what
you’re going to do, that’s different from what you are
and where you are. It says, “But you are…”; that means
“now,” whether or not you feel that way makes no
difference. If God says you are, you are. Hallelujah!
There’re Christians and even ministers who say,
“You know, it’s not like we’re special; we’re just
ordinary people doing supernatural or extraordinary
things.” Never say that. We’re not ordinary people
doing extraordinary things. We’re extraordinary people
doing extraordinary things! Look at it there: It says
we’re, “…[God’s] own purchased, special people, that
you may set forth the wonderful deeds and display
the virtues and perfections of Him Who called you
out of darkness into His marvelous light.” That’s
Christianity.
It’s our responsibility to get God’s children to
become like this, that the body of Christ will boldly
display and demonstrate the virtues, excellences,
and perfections of Christ; the righteousness of Christ.
Praise God!
Prayer
Dear Father, your life in me makes me an impregnable
breed, not subject to sickness, defeat or failure. I’m an absolute
success and victor in life. I reign and exercise dominion over
circumstances, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Further Study
2 Corinthians 5:17; 1 John 5:11-12
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Revelation 13:11-14:1-20
Habakkuk 1-3
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Acts 2:25-36
2 Chronicles 36