Principles of a true Christian.

Obedience.
When you develop this principle in your life, the things that are to your
around they work in perfect harmony, for the one who is obedient is rewarded by
God therefore faithfully obeys His law and His truth, and this will take him from glory to glory.
But to whom do I have to be obedient and to whom?

According to the Bible, obedience is a demonstration of our love for God, and in
consequence brings us closer to Him. John 14:21 Whoever has my commandments and keeps them
Look, that is the one who loves me; and the one who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will
I will love, and I will manifest myself to him.

Obedient to the word of God and to the gospel of Christ, which is for salvation and life
eternal.
If you say that you love God, you will show it by your obedience to His commandments.

Love for one's neighbor

For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that...
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16

The lord says;

I love those who love me, and those who seek me early will find me. - Proverbs 8:17

In this the love of God was revealed to us: that God sent His Son
only begotten, so that we may live through him. This is love: Not that we
we have loved God, but in that He loved us first, and sent His Son in
propitiation for our sins. Beloved, if God has loved us in this way, we must also
we love one another.–(1 John 4:9-11)

And we have known and believed the love of God. God is love. And whoever abides
In love, remain in God, and God in him.–1 John 4:16

We love him because he loved us first. If anyone says, 'I love God, and
he hates his brother, he is a liar. For anyone who does not love their brother whom they have seen,
How can one love God whom he has not seen? – 1 John 4:19-20

In this are manifested the children of God and the children of the devil: whoever does not do
He who does not practice righteousness is not of God, nor is he who does not love his brother. 1 John 3:10

Jesus said to him: You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all
you mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it:
You shall love your neighbor as yourself. Matthew 22:37-39

What is love?

Love is patient, it is kind; Love does not envy, love is not boastful, it does not
evanesce. It does nothing wrong, does not seek its own, does not get irritated, does not hold a grudge. It does not
it delights in injustice, but it delights in the truth more. It bears all, believes all, hopes all,
everything endures. Love never ceases to be… And now faith, hope, and
love, these three. But the greatest of them is love. - extracts from 1 Corinthians 13:4-
13

And so we would spend the whole course talking about love, for throughout the Bible love
it prevails, and the Lord teaches us that love is one of the most important
commandments, and that the purest love is demonstrated, that God gave us his son and
with this establishes a principle of love for the saints redeemed by his blood.

Principles:

One of the Principles of a Christian is Forgiveness:

According to the Bible, there is only one sin for which Jesus said there was no forgiveness.
Father, namely, the blasphemy against the Holy Spirit (Mark 3:28; Matthew 12:32).

The context of this statement indicates that this sin consists of attributing to the
demons or unclean spirits, which in reality is the work of the Holy Spirit.

For man to receive forgiveness, repentance is required (Luke 17:3-4). For

For God to grant forgiveness, a shedding of blood is required (Hebrews 9:22;
Leviticus 17:11). Our forgiveness is based on the sacrifice of Christ on the cross (1 John
1:7; 2:12). As Christians, we are called to forgive fully just as we...
we have received God's forgiveness (Matt 6:12; Col. 3:13).
Now, we know that God has forgiven us of our sins, even without
deserve it, don't you think we should also imitate this act of love, and
forgiving all those who offend us?
The Lack of Forgiveness ties people to resentment, it chains them, the lack
Forgiveness is the most destructive poison for the Spirit, as it neutralizes resources.
emotional that you have.

Forgiveness frees us from the burdens that embitter the soul and make the body sick.
How to Forgive? or Steps to Forgive.

1. Raise awareness: It requires remembering and analyzing who the aggressor was and why.
2. Seek Wise Advice: It involves conversing and analyzing with a trusted person.
objective, capable of listening, analyzing the situation, and giving wise advice.
3. Compassion or Mercy: It means striving to see the aggressor as a being
human, try to understand what led him to cause harm.
4. Humility: It is necessary to eliminate pride, which acts as a barrier before giving in.
the forgiveness.
5. Forgiving oneself, making real in one's life the forgiveness that Jesus gave: Acknowledge
that Jesus has forgiven me, and at the same time to forgive myself for all those things that I
it is causing unrest in my heart.
2.
6. the most important thing of all, to allow Jesus to act in my life with complete freedom and
may he be the one to guide the boat of my life.

Conclusion:
In order to forgive, we must understand that God's will for our life is
that we have a forgiving heart, that we cast out all resentment or bitterness
that wants to be nested in our life, and allow Jesus to be the one who completely guides
our life.

Jesus wants us to forgive just as he forgives us!

Compassion
Philippians 4:10, "Now, I have received much inner happiness through the Lord"
greatly, for you have finally rekindled your care for me; truly, before it was
they were worried, but they lacked the opportunity.

The word 'care' is the infinitive form, the active voice, the present tense of the verb.
Greek phroneo, which means to care or be concerned for others, with objective thought,
to be compassionate and care for others. This was the attitude of those believers in the church of
Filipo, even though Paul made a great mistake in Jerusalem. A believer can serve God.
faithfully for many years, and then the difficulties begin to wear him out, and he starts to
act awkwardly, and starts to have difficulties. Then someone motivated by the
the love of God and compassion begin to minister to him, and the grace of God becomes greater
true for the believer, in that he finally sees the eternal purpose behind each
situation in your life.
Pablo acknowledges that God's grace is being manifested through compassion and
the concern of the believers who are born again. He discovered the victory of his
situation, and it was the tenderness and compassion of another person that made the difference. He
bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.
Christ.
learned; in fact, this function is so important that God the Holy Spirit
specifically has given some believers certain spiritual gifts
specifically for this purpose, called exhortation and mercy, Romans
12:8, "he who exhorts, in exhortation; he who gives, with liberality; he who leads, with
diligence; he who shows mercy, with joy." He comforts us when we go through
hard times, and He brings us other people who are going through hard times,
so that we can be there for them, just as God was there for us.
corintios 1:3-6
 Holiness
The holiness defined.

La santidad es una de las características básicas de Dios. En lo que se refiere a Él, la

word denotes purity and absolute perfection. Only God is holy in Himself. When the
word applies to people or objects it refers to what has been separated or
set aside for God. For the Hebrews of the Old Testament, holiness included
both the negative concept of "separation" and the positive concept of the
"dedication." For Christians who have been born again, it specifically means the
separation from sin and the world, and dedication to God. Since we have received
from the Holy Spirit of God, we have received power over sin, disease, and the
devil (Mark 16:15-18). This power over sin allows us to become witnesses of
that we have truly been born again, (Acts 1:8). We can say, 'God has me'
saved from sin. He has taken me out of sin.

Holiness is essential for salvation.

Hebrews 12:14 is as strong, as true, and as relevant to salvation as the words,

Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of.
God. "Truly, truly I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot
"enter the kingdom of God" (John 3:3, 5). After the experience of the new birth,
a conflict arises between the flesh and the born-again spirit. This battle is a
battle for holiness and we must win it in order to be saved.

The need for separation.

God is holy and demands that His people be holy, as He is (1 Peter 1:15-16).
Starting with the sin of Adam and Eve, man's sin has separated him from a
Holy God. The only way to restore the original communion between man and God is
that man separates from sin. The decision is either the separation from God or the
separation from sin. There are only two families, no more: the family of God and the family
of Satan, who is the god of this world system, (1 John 3:10; 2 Corinthians 4:4). No
there is neutral ground. These two families are different and separate. One is a family
holy priesthood (1 Peter 2:9). The other is a profane family. The call to the
the separation from this profane world is clear and explicit. "Therefore, come out from among
Come out from among them and be separate, says the Lord, and do not touch what is unclean; and I will receive you.” (2 Corinthians
6:17.

He lived a sacrifice.

So, brothers, I urge you by the mercies of God, to present your

bodies as a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. And do not
conform to this century, but be transformed by the renewal of your
"understanding" (Romans 12:1-2). This scripture gives more meaning to the ideas of the
holiness, and of separation. Holiness includes a sacrifice of our desires and
wills. We must present ourselves in a way that is acceptable
to God. It is simply our reasonable duty to do so. This means that we should
to be willing to do anything to be acceptable to God, without
Consider the sacrifice. We must be holy and separated in order to be acceptable.

La santidad es impartida por el Espíritu Santo.

Only through divine help can man become holy.

sanctification (the separation) begins when one hears the gospel, and continues through
faith, repentance, and baptism in water in the name of Jesus; but it is carried out
mainly through the Holy Spirit, who fills us and dwells in us (1 Peter
In these times, the laws of God are not written on stone tablets.
embargo, this does not mean that God has no laws; because He had laws even in
the Garden of Eden. What it does mean is that today God chooses to write His laws in
our hearts by faith through the Holy Spirit, (Jeremiah 31:33, Hebrews 10:15-
Therefore, all the people who are filled with the Holy Spirit and who allow
may the Spirit guide them, they have the laws of God written in their hearts. This means
that we can be guided by a conscience, and by the impressions and convictions of
Holy Spirit. We have a fundamental basis of holiness dwelling in us.

Holiness is taught directly by the Holy Spirit within us.

From what we have just said, this is evident and is supported by Jesus himself. 'But the
Consoler, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you
all things, and he will remind you of everything I have said to you” (John 14:26).

Holiness is taught by pastors and teachers filled with the Holy Spirit.

What does it mean? 1 John 2:27 says, 'But the anointing which you have received from him'
remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you; just as the
the same function teaches you all things, and it is true, and it is not a lie, according to it you
"He has taught, abide in Him." This scripture simply speaks of basic holiness.
who lives in all those who have received the Holy Spirit. It does not mean that it is not
It is necessary to be taught by a teacher filled with the Holy Spirit and called by God.
According to Ephesians 4:11-12, a teacher is a gift from God, in order to perfect the
saints. The struggle for perfection encompasses everything that holiness means, and God has us
given the ministry of pastors and teachers to help the saints triumph in
that fight.

Holiness is taught by the Bible.

The Bible does not seek to provide specific answers to the countless situations that one
individual can face. To this end, God has given us the Holy Spirit and the ministry.
The Bible does provide basic directives that apply to both men and women of all ...
cultures, ages, and situations. The Bible tells us what God likes and what He does not.
He likes. He declares to us the practices and attitudes that God does not accept, and those that He expects from
His people.

Holiness is a personal matter.

Philippians 2:12 says, 'work out your salvation with fear and trembling.' This does not
it allows each individual to create their own rules to be saved, but it means that
each one must carry out or achieve their own salvation with fear and respect. In other
words, lately salvation is the individual's own responsibility. After
to receive the experience of the new birth, each individual must persevere until the
end of the race. He must hold on to what God has given him. (Hebrews 3:14).

Fe.
Faith is a concept often attacked by intellectuals and overestimated by
religious people around the world. It is therefore convenient to try to understand
more about her and to avoid when we use it, that our faith is referred to as 'faith
blind.

According to the dictionary, faith is the reliable belief in the truth, validity, or seriousness of a
person, idea or thing.
According to the Bible: Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
it is seen (Hebrews 11:1).

In many situations we do not have control, we cannot have control, over events.
futures, however we have to make decisions and act as if we knew what
It is going to happen. Most of the people flying on a plane are unaware if each of the
elements that allow its proper functioning are in perfect condition, without
he trusts, he has faith, that the mechanical team of the airline did
correctly your maintenance and review task and act accordingly: doing
Plans on what to do after a normal landing. Without faith, we would become paralyzed.

Now, faith is not a superstitious hope, faith is the trust derived from the
truth, or at least, of our understanding of the truths that govern life,
both in the past, as well as in the present and in the future. In this sense, faith is individual.
No one can have faith for another, or transfer bottled faith to them.

Finally, faith must be reflected in our character. Trust in God, in our

family, in our work colleagues, will allow us to focus on our
our own responsibilities, without excessively worrying about matters outside of
our control, even when the results are currently adverse to us. We must
always keep in mind that a good character, with its dose of faith included, produces fruits
in due time. And of course, never forget the source of faith: So faith comes by
to hear, and hearing, by the word of God (Romans 10:17). Zeal for the truth

Testimony
A foundation for the Christian testimony
1. For Christians, it is a privilege and a joy to give a reason for the hope that is within.
them and do it with 'gentleness and respect' (see 1 Peter 3:15).

2 Jesus Christ is the supreme witness (see John 18:37). Giving Christian testimony is always
share your testimony, which takes the form of proclamation of the Kingdom, of service to
neighbor.
Just as the Father sent His Son in the power of the Holy Spirit, the believers
They are sent on a mission to bear witness, in word and deed, of the love of God.
3- The example and teaching of Jesus Christ, and of the early Church must guide the
Christian mission. For two millennia, Christians have tried to act according to
Christ, proclaiming good news of the Kingdom of God (see Luke 4:16-20).

4- The Christian testimony in a plural world includes the commitment to engage in dialogue.
with believers from different religions and cultures, (Acts 17:22-28).

In some contexts, living and proclaiming the gospel is difficult, it encounters many obstacles.
obstacles and may even be prohibited; However, Christians have received the
commandment of Christ, to continue faithfully his testimony of him, in solidarity with one another
with others. Read (Matthew 28:19-20; Mark 16:14-18; Luke 24:44-48; John 20:21; Acts
1:8)

If Christians use inadequate methods to carry out their mission, resorting to the
coercion or deceit, are betraying the Gospel and can cause suffering to
others. Through those deviations, we are called to repentance and they remind us of the
need for the endless grace of God (see Romans 3:23).

Christians affirm their responsibility to bear witness of Christ, but they know that the
conversion is ultimately the work of the Holy Spirit (see John 16:7-9; Acts
10:44-47). They recognize that the Holy Spirit blows where it wants in ways that no being
human can control. (see John 3:8).

Humility:
The Bible often contrasts pride with humility. Let us notice some of its
contrasts:
God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble (James 4:6).
For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.
(Luke 14:11).
The pride of man brings him low; but the humble in spirit is upheld, with honor.
(Proverbs 29:23).
It is better to humble the spirit with the humble than to share spoils with the proud.
Proverbs 16:19
The Lord will destroy the house of the proud" (Proverbs 15:25). "But the meek will inherit
the earth; and they will delight in an abundance of peace” (Psalm 37:11).
"Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall."
(Proverbs 16:18). "Whoever humbles himself (...) that one is the greatest in the kingdom of the
heavens” (Matthew 18:4).
And you (...) who are lifted up to heaven, will be brought down to Hades.
Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt you.

Another contrast between pride (considering oneself superior to others) and humility.
(to recognize one who is unworthy) is presented in Luke 18:9-14. The Pharisee who exalted himself
he did not gain favor from God, while the tax collector who confessed to being a sinner
He reached mercy. God always condemns pride, but always approves humility.
God commands it in His word: He instructs the saints to humble themselves 'under the mighty
the hand of God” (1 Peter 5:6), that they be clothed with humility (Colossians 3:12), that they
magazine of humility (1 Peter 5:5) and to walk with all humility (Ephesians 4:1–2).

God is pleased with humility and blesses it:

(Read Proverbs 16:19; Matthew 5:3, 5.) God gives grace to the humble (James
Those who possess humility are the greatest in the kingdom of God. 'Riches, honor and
"The reward of humility is life" (Proverbs 22:4).
3. Humility is the precursor of true exaltation:
Have you noticed that the Bible often speaks of exaltation along with the
humility? However, we should not try to humiliate ourselves in the hope of being
exalted. It is important to know that the path of pride always leads to disaster.
while the path of humility always leads to exaltation. But we must not
worry about when and how we will be exalted. God will take care of all that. It
what is left for us is to remain in humility, trust in God, obey his word,
to remain at the foot of the cross and remember that God's promises to the humble are
safe.

4. God listens to the prayers of the humble:

"He did not forget the cry of the afflicted" (Psalm 9:12). The Ninevites dressed in sackcloth.
and ashes before God. Hezekiah humbled himself before God and prayed to be delivered from the power of
Sennacherib. The publican prayed to God for mercy. All of these turned to God in
humility, and he heard their prayers. Our Almighty God is pleased to answer the
prayers of the meek and humble who come to Him with supplications and prayers.

Resignation

Lucas: 18 from 18 to 30

18:18 - A wealthy man asked him, saying: Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?
eternal?

18:19 Jesus said to him: Why do you call me good? No one is good, but only God.

18:20 The commandments you know: You shall not commit adultery; you shall not murder; you shall not steal; you shall not bear false witness;

Honor your father and your mother.

18:21 He said: I have kept all of this since my youth.

18:22 Jesus, hearing this, said to him: You still lack one thing: sell all that you have, and give it to the poor,
And you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.

18:23 Then he, hearing this, became very sad, because he was very rich.

18:24 Seeing that Jesus was very sad, he said: How hard it is for those to enter the kingdom of
God bless those who have wealth!

18:25 For it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of

God.

18:26 And those who heard this said: Who then can be saved?

18:27 He said to them: What is impossible for men is possible for God.

18:28 Then Peter said: Behold, we have left our possessions and have followed you.

18:29 And he said to them: Truly I tell you, there is no one who has left house, or parents, or brothers,
O woman, O children, for the kingdom of God,

18:30 that there may no longer be much to receive in this time, and in the age to come, eternal life.

The word of God teaches us that we must renounce everything that takes us away from grace.
of Jesus Christ and to the world that gave us all kinds of satisfactions in the flesh to dedicate ourselves to

Christ and thus fulfill his command to follow him. The reward will be great in the
Heavens, unfortunately, this principle of the gospel of Christ is not very practiced, because of this
because there are many who are convinced but not converted, it is necessary to be born again. I hope
that you may be born again in faith through Christ and that we may live together with Him in His kingdom whether we...

whether we are taken up to the skies or not.

The true Christian is the one who gives their life to serve the Lord, being an imitator of
Christ in everything. For He is our model to follow.