The document explores the concept of self-identity in relation to being a Christian, emphasizing that one's true essence is not defined by jobs or relationships but by one's transformation in Christ. It discusses biblical references that highlight the need for personal transformation, self-denial, and readiness to preach the gospel. The text challenges readers to evaluate their commitment to their faith and their readiness to share it with others.

1. What Are You?

2. Different Responses

5. Defining “self”
• Not accomplished by saying what you do
• Nor is it done by naming your relationships
• Jobs and relationships can “change” – but
WHAT you are (or WHO you are) should
not change so easily.

6. Looking Inside
• Can be painful
• Encouraged by
scripture
• 2 Corinthians 13:5

7. The Christian
• Needs to know WHAT he is
• While he is a child of God (relationship) –
being a Christian is so much more
• The Christian is a transformed individual
who is NO longer what he used to be
• A Christian is a NEW CREATURE

8. A Christian
• Not altogether defined by “what he does”
• However, there are certain things that
Christians do
• Ephesians 2:10 For we are his
workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for
good works, which God afore prepared
that we should walk in them

9. If you are a Christian
• What really defines you?
• What makes you what
you are – IN Christ?

10. A New Creature
• 2 Corinthians 5:17
Wherefore if any man
is in Christ, he is a
new creature: the old
things are passed
away; behold, they
are become new

11. To BE a Christian
• The old man of sin has to die
–Romans 6:11-12
• You have to be transformed
• You must learn to deny self
–Matthew 16:24

12. 1 John 3:3-6
3. And every one that hath this hope set
on him purifieth himself, even as he is
pure. 4. Every one that doeth sin doeth
also lawlessness; and sin is lawlessness.
5. And ye know that he was manifested to
take away sins; and in him is no sin. 6.
Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not:
whosoever sinneth hath not seen him,
neither knoweth him

13. Romans 1:14-16
14. I am debtor both to Greeks and to
Barbarians, both to the wise and to the
foolish.
15. So, as much as in me is, I am ready to
preach the gospel to you also that are in
Rome.
16. For I am not ashamed of the gospel: for
it is the power of God unto salvation to
every one that believeth; to the Jew first,
and also to the Greek.

14. Paul became a DEBTOR
vs. 14. I am debtor both to Greeks and to
Barbarians, both to the wise and to the
foolish
• Paul’s debt was first and foremost to God
• 1 Timothy 1:15-17
• And yet, Paul considered himself to be in
debt to ALL men

15. Paul was READY
vs. 15 So, as much as in me is, I am
ready to preach the gospel to you also
that are in Rome
• What are you? A gospel preacher?

16. Ready – to what degree
• “as much as in me is”
• 2 Corinthians 12:15
And I will most gladly
spend and be spent
for your souls

17. Paul was BOLD
vs. 16 – “For I am not ashamed of the
gospel: for it is the power of God unto
salvation to every one that believeth; to
the Jew first, and also to the Greek”
• Paul prayed for boldness
• Ephesians 6:17-20

18. What are you, Paul?
• A prisoner? (sometimes)
• A preacher (always)
• Bold?
• Paul was NOT ashamed to preach the
gospel – for it is the power of God to save
those who believe

19. What are you? For Christ
• What have you become?
• Are you a new creature – transformed in
spirit – obedient, selfless
• Do you feel the debt you owe?
• Are you ready to preach to others?
• Are you BOLD?

20. Are You Ready
• To become a Christian?
• HEAR
• BELIEVE
• REPENT
• CONFESS
• BE BAPTIZED