Introduction:

A. When speaking of “putting on Christ” we are talking about what occurs at conversion: Galatians 3:27 “For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ.”

1. “put on Christ” is a phrase taken from the Greek word “enduo?” which means: “to sink into (clothing), put on, clothe one’s self” – Thayer.
2. The preposition “for” at the beginning of this verse ties to the previous passage of which verse 27 explains: Galatians 3:26 “For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus.”
3. When we “put on Christ” we become “new creatures” (II Corinthians 5:17). 

a. Colossians 3:9-10 
b. Romans 6:3-7
c. Ephesians 4:21-24

B. Wearing Christ is about displaying the attributes of Christ.

1. We are to grow in our spirituality to be “Christ-like” (II Peter 1:3-10).
2. We are to follow (imitate) Christ and the apostles as they imitated Him:

a. I Thessalonians 1:6
b. I Peter 2:21-22 

C. When one becomes a Christian he or she is to begin to think and act differently:

1. Romans 12:1-2 
2. I Timothy 6:11 

A. Other Christians ought to be able to see us as spiritual examples in:

1. Our study habits (John 5:39 and Acts 17:10-11).
2. Our attendance and provoking one another unto good works (Hebrews 10:24-25).
3. Our love for each other (Hebrews 13:1).

a. Ephesians 4:1-3
b. Ephesians 4:16

4. Using our abilities to further the cause of the Kingdom (Matthew 25:14-30).

a. Displaying a pattern [consistent and able to be followed] of good works (Titus 2:7-8). 
b. Telling of our faith through our works (James 2:14ff.).

5. Our application and concern for using Bible Authority (Colossians 3:17 and I Peter 4:11).
6. Our willingness to acknowledge our errors and efforts to correct them (James 5:16).
7. Our willingness to forgive our brethren when they err (Matthew 18:21-35).

a. This needs to be qualified by stating that we should forgive our brethren when they repent and bring forth fruits meet for repentance (Matthew 3:8).
b. If one does not repent we are not bound to forgive, we are bound to discipline (Matthew 
18:15-17).

8. Older brothers and sisters are to be examples to the younger (Titus 2:2-6).
9. Our willingness to correct each other: Jude v. 22-23 “And of some have compassion, making a difference: And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh.”
10. Our approach to worship:

a. Being on time
b. Being prepared (bringing Bible, writing tool, being as rested as possible, clear minded, etc.).
c. Dressing appropriately (modestly, respectfully, etc.).
d. Taking part in (singing, following along in Bible attentively, partaking of the L.S., etc.)

B. Other Christians ought to see that we are wearing Christ because we are around them to display that in spiritual and social settings (Acts 2:46). 

1. Our love for each other ought to be sincere (I Peter 1:22). 
2.  Our desire to be with each other ought to outweigh our desire to be among worldly folks (II Corinthians 6:14). 

A. The godly role of Husbands / Fathers:

1. The spiritual leader (I Corinthians 11:3). 

a. The man being the spiritual leader is incorporated in the qualifications of an elder (I Timothy 3:5). 
b. Notice the example of Noah and how his family was saved by his good leadership (Genesis 7:5;7 and I Peter 3:20). 
c. Notice what Joshua was able to say, and men ask yourselves if you are leading your home enough to make this statement, or would you have to ask permission from the to even make this statement (Joshua 24:15)?

2. Men need to provide for their families (I Timothy 5:8). 

a. Providing for your family does not remove the responsibilities of being the spiritual leader, loving your wife, and being a father to your children.  Do not work so much that you forsake your more important duty of getting your family to Heaven!!
b. Husbands must remember that they have a physical role in the marriage they must fulfill also (I Corinthians 7:3 and Hebrews 13:4).

3. Husbands need to love their wives (Ephesians 5:25;28-29).

B. The godly role of the wives / mothers: 

1. To guide the home (I Timothy 5:14). 
2. To be submissive [to arrange under, to subordinate, to subject, put in subjection, to subject one’s self, obey]  to their husbands, not standing in the way of them carrying out their duties: 

a. Ephesians 5:22 
b. Ephesians 5:24 
c. Colossians 3:18 

3. God had an intended for woman to be a “help meet” for the man (Genesis 2:18-25). 
4. Notice the great qualities of a Godly woman from I Peter 3:1-7.

A. Upon conversion a person is taken from the dark world and added to the Kingdom of Christ (Colossians 1:13).

1. We are to realize that the world can influence us (I Corinthians 15:33).
2. Yet, we can also influence to the world (Matthew 5:14-16 / Mark 16:15-16).

B. We must realize that friendship with the world is the opposite of friendship with God (James 4:4).
C. We must be in the world, but we cannot be of the world (John 15:18-20).

1. We must abstain from every form of evil (I Thessalonians 5:22).
2. Upon conversion we become “new creatures, let us act like it (II Corinthians 5:17). 

A. Philippians 1:21 “For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.”
B. Romans 6:1-2 “What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound?  God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein?”