Salvation & Holiness
Are you automatically a Christian if you are born into a Christian family?
No. You must repent and believe that Jesus Christ is the son of God.
What are the types of friends?
Acquaintances, Good Friends, Close Friends, Best Friends.
What should we do with the Bible?
Read, study, apply, share
Psalm 139:23-24
Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts.
See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.
How do you receive salvation?
Repent and Believe in Jesus
Based on 1 Corinthians 13. Describe how a Godly friend should act.
A friend is patient, kind, does not envy, does not boast, not proud, not self-seeking, not easily angered, does not keep a record of wrongs. A friend does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. Always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
What keeps us from praying to God?
Sin, distraction at home, other people, excuses
List 2: The Bible is like a ________ ???
Sword, Light, Mirror, Fire, Water,
How can you be certain of your salvation?
You love and obey God and believe in Jesus. Your life shows it.
What are the characteristics of a GOOD friend?
They reflect God and His character. Shows love and trust. Shares truth.
How is the Bible powerful?
It transforms lives. It brings people closer to God. Non Christians are scared of it and destroy it
List 6 PROOFS of the Gospel
Historical Evidence - artifacts, archeological findings, Jesus is mentioned in other historical books, the Gospels mention political leaders during that time.
Eyewitness Testimony - disciples saw Jesus; 500+ saw Jesus ascend into heaven; hundreds saw Jesus do miracles and preach.
Disciples willing to die for their belief in Jesus - Peter crucified upside down, Stephen stoned, Paul beheaded. No one would die for a lie.
Empty tomb - the soldiers could not move the stone; women were the first to see the empty tomb, not reliable witnesses during that time.
Manuscript Comparison - 24,000+ old manuscripts were found
Witnesses never changed their story - all 4 Gospels tell the same story and no people came forward to say they were wrong.
What does it mean to live a holy life? (List 3)
Be pure.
Take care of our bodies.
Be transformed by the Holy Spirit.
Walk in the Light.
What are the characteristics of a Bad friend?
Violent, Angry, Addicted, Foolish, Mocking
What does the "Empty tomb" proof of the Gospel mean?
The soldiers could not move the stone; women were the first to see the empty tomb, not reliable witnesses during that time.
Recite Psalm 23
The Lord is my Shepherd.
I shall not be in want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures,
He leads me beside quiet waters,
He restores my soul.
He guides me in paths of righteousness
for His Name's sake.
Even though I walk through the valley
of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil; for you are with me.
Your rod and Your staff,
They comfort me.
You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
Surely goodness and love will follow me
all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of
the Lord forever.
What does it mean to live a holy life in the key truth of: Our bodies are a temple of the holy spirit?
Take care of our bodies: not put things inside it that will ruin it and keep it away from God.
What is the best way to share your testimony?
Share a story from your life where God helped you
List the 4 proofs of the Gospels
Historical Evidence - artifacts, archeological findings, Jesus is mentioned in other historical books, the Gospels mention political leaders during that time.
Eyewitness Testimony - disciples saw Jesus; 500+ saw Jesus ascend into heaven; hundreds saw Jesus do miracles and preach.
Disciples willing to die for their belief in Jesus - Peter crucified upside down, Stephen stoned, Paul beheaded. No one would die for a lie.
Empty tomb - the soldiers could not move the stone; women were the first to see the empty tomb, not reliable witnesses during that time.
Manuscript Comparison - 24,000+ old manuscripts were found
Witnesses never changed their story - all 4 Gospels tell the same story and no people came forward to say they were wrong.
Recite Psalm 139:1-12
1 You have searched me, Lord, and you know me.
2 You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar.
3 You discern my going out and my lying down;
you are familiar with all my ways.
4 Before a word is on my tongue you, Lord, know it completely.
5 You hem me in behind and before, and you lay your hand upon me.
6 Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain.
7 Where can I go from your Spirit?
Where can I flee from your presence?
8 If I go up to the heavens, you are there;
if I make my bed in the depths, you are there.
9 If I rise on the wings of the dawn,
if I settle on the far side of the sea,
10 even there your hand will guide me,
your right hand will hold me fast.
11 If I say, “Surely the darkness will hide me
and the light become night around me,”
12 even the darkness will not be dark to you;
the night will shine like the day,
for darkness is as light to you.