It is great to be a Christian

1 Peter 4:12-16

1.     Christian Only

a.     Not hyphenated

b.     No brand names

c.     No creed but the Bible

2.     To know that I am saved

a.     1 John 5:13

b.     Romans 8:16

                                                    i.     Spirit – through the Bible

                                                   ii.     My spirit agrees?

                                                 iii.     I am a child of God

3.     Be secure – Romans 5:1 – live in peace

4.     All spiritual blessings – Ephesians 1:3

5.     NOW

a.     Not just in days of apostles

b.     Today

c.     Opportunity is available now