Chart 2, The Christian Life
—The ancient order (The Way)

4 God directs and orders our lives

SERVE

Our way of life has these goals...
(1) Steadfastness toward God (Acts 2:42, Hebrews 10:24-27)
(2) Show the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-26, 2Peter 1:5-9)
(3) Preach to the world by word and example (Matthew 28:19-20, Matthew 5:16)

5 God grants great privileges

PARTICIPATE

God gives us the right to be among those who...
(1) Worship God through Christ [5 ways] (John 4:23-24)
(2) Have fellowship in Christ's body (Ephesians 4:15-16, 1Corinthians 12:25-27)
(3) Suffer with Christ (1Peter 4:1-2,13-16)

6 God makes provision for our needs

GIVE THANKS

Through the providence of God we are blessed with...
(1) Daily needs, food covering etc (Matthew 6:25-34, Philippians 4:11,19)
(2) A ward against evil (John 10:28, 1Corinthians 10:13, Romans 8:38-39)
(3) Answers to prayer (Matthew 7:7, Philippians 4:6-7, 1John 5:14-15)