The Response (Evangelistic Bible Study – Lesson 3)

Repent – Part 1

Read and Discuss:

Luke 13:3, John 5:14

Jesus makes it very clear that we must repent of sin or we will perish. People cannot live self-centered and sinful lives and be followers of Jesus Christ. Continue reading “The Response (Evangelistic Bible Study – Lesson 3)”

Your Testimony (New Convert’s Series – Lesson 1)

1. Conviction

When God saves someone He first brings them under conviction. This means that He, by His Holy Spirit, convinces them of their sin, their bondage to sin and the judgment that they deserve.

Read and Discuss: Romans 3:23, Romans 7:18-20, Romans 6:23

Discussion:

Share about how God convinced you of these things. Continue reading “Your Testimony (New Convert’s Series – Lesson 1)”

Growing In Christ (New Convert’s Series – Lesson 2)

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Link to Lesson 1

1. Daily Bible Reading

We hear from God by reading His word and by listening to it preached. His word is found in the Old and New Testaments of the Bible. Besides hearing the word preached and taught at church, we need to read His word on a daily basis. We should set aside a specific time of the day, preferably in the morning, to read the Bible. It is a good idea to start in the New Testament and read at least three chapters a day. Continue reading “Growing In Christ (New Convert’s Series – Lesson 2)”

About the Trinity and God the Father (Christian Beliefs)

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The Apostles’ Creed

I believe in God the Father almighty, Maker of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ his only begotten Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sits on the right hand of God the Father almighty; from where he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit; the holy catholic Church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the dead and in everlasting life. Amen

  1. Are there more Gods than One?

There is only one true and living God, who exists in three Persons; the Father, Son and Holy Spirit; and these three are one God, sharing the same substance, equal in power and glory.   Continue reading “About the Trinity and God the Father (Christian Beliefs)”

About the Son of God (Christian Beliefs)

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  1. Who is the Redeemer of God’s chosen people?

The only Redeemer of God’s chosen people is the Lord Jesus Christ, the eternal and living Word of God, who became man and who continues to be God and man in two distinct natures and one Person forever; He is the Son of God.

Continue reading “About the Son of God (Christian Beliefs)”

About the Spirit of God (Christian Beliefs)

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  1. What does the Holy Spirit do in those who repent and believe?

The Holy Spirit indwells all those who through enabling grace repent of their sins and trust in Christ, and by so doing transforms them into new creatures, giving them a firm desire to love and obey God. Continue reading “About the Spirit of God (Christian Beliefs)”

About the Church and Salvation (Christian Beliefs)

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  1. Who is God’s holy and chosen people?

The Church of Jesus Christ is God’s chosen people; the Church is made up of all true Christians. Continue reading “About the Church and Salvation (Christian Beliefs)”

Church Membership (New Convert’s Series – Lesson 3)

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Link to Lesson 1

  1. The Local Church:

God’s chosen people, the Church, is made up of all true Christians everywhere, but is manifested in local churches. Until we are in fellowship with a local church we are not truly in fellowship with the universal Church.

We are disciples of Christ. But since Christ went back to heaven He disciples us by His Holy Spirit through His Body the Church. We cannot receive this discipleship without connection to a local church. So local church membership is vital to our walk with Christ. Continue reading “Church Membership (New Convert’s Series – Lesson 3)”