Sept 2017 4 Spiritual Laws Mirroring the Methods

Sept 2017 4 Spiritual Laws Mirroring the Methods of the Master Investing in Disciples Equipping Disciple Makers 1

THE FOUR SPIRITUAL LAWS Four Spiritual Laws and Knowing God Personally “The Salvation Story” written by Bill Bright, Campus Crusade for Christ 2

THE FOUR SPIRITUAL LAWS Creating Interest Questions v Would you like to know God personally? v Have you heard of the Four Spiritual Laws? v I am here talking to men about the life and claims of Jesus Christ, are you interested? v I am here talking to men about how they can have a personal relationship with God, if they are interested? v There are spiritual laws much like there are physical laws; would you be interested in learning? written by Jim Stump, founder of Sports Challenge ministry 3

FOUR SPIRITUAL LAWS There are Spiritual Laws much the same as physical laws. 4

FOUR SPIRITUAL LAWS Law 1 God loves you and offers a wonderful plan for your life. Why is it that most people are not experiencing this life? 5

FOUR SPIRITUAL LAWS Law 2 Man is sinful and separated from God. Man’s self-will, active or passive, keeps him from fellowship with God. 6

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FOUR SPIRITUAL LAWS Law 3 Jesus Christ is God’s only provision for man’s sin. Through Him you can know and experience God. 8

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FOUR SPIRITUAL LAWS Law 4 We must individually receive Jesus as Savior. We receive Jesus by Faith both emotionally and intellectually. 10

WHO’S ON THE THRONE ? 11

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FOUR SPIRITUAL LAWS Do not depend on Feelings are ever-changing. Facts are God’s Word. Faith is our trust in God. 13

FOUR SPIRITUAL LAWS Next Steps G R O W T H - Go to God in Prayer - Read God’s Word daily - Obey His commands - Witness by your life - Trust God’s sovereignty - Allow the Holy Spirit’s control 14

FOUR SPIRITUAL LAWS Several logs burn brightly together, but put one aside on the cold hearth and the fire goes out. Hebrews 10: 25 15

FOUR SPIRITUAL LAWS 1. God loves you and offers a wonderful plan for your life. 2. Man is sinful and separated from God. Therefore, he cannot know and experience God’s love and plan for his life. 3. Jesus Christ is God’s only provision for man’s sin. Through Him you can know and experience God’s love and plan for your life. 4. We must individually receive Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord; then we can know and experience God’s love and plan for our lives. 16

FOUR SPIRITUAL LAWS Introducing a Man to Jesus by Bill Lohnes 1. You were uniquely created with a plan for your life and given the ability to make life more manageable. Why is it that most people are not experiencing the abundant life God offers? John 3: 16 John 10: 10 17

FOUR SPIRITUAL LAWS 2. Our self will is always reaching to hit goals we have set and the perfect life we have planned out – but we always fall short and feel empty. This is what the Bible calls sin and it separates us from God. Romans 3: 23 Romans 6: 23 18

FOUR SPIRITUAL LAWS 3. Jesus Christ, God’s son, was sent to provide the perfect sacrifice for man’s sin. Romans 5: 8 1 Corinthians 15: 3 -6 John 3: 16 19

FOUR SPIRITUAL LAWS 4. We are called by Jesus to have a personal relationship with Him as our Savior and Lord. By receiving Jesus Christ by faith, as an act of our will, we have access to God’s love and plan for our lives. John 1: 12 Ephesians 2: 8, 9 John 3: 1 -8 Revelation 3: 20 * It is not enough to make an intellectual or emotional decision. 20

FOUR SPIRITUAL LAWS By talking with God, prayer. By faith you can receive Jesus into your heart. • My life is a mess • I need you • I receive you • Forgiveness of sin • Take control of my life 1 John 5: 11 -13 Hebrews 13: 5 21

FOUR SPIRITUAL LAWS Now that you have received Jesus: • He is in your heart • Your sins forgiven • Child of God • Receive eternal life • The journey has begun Revelation 3: 20 Colossians 1: 27 Colossians 1: 14 John 1: 12 John 5: 24 John 10: 10 22

FOUR SPIRITUAL LAWS Growth during this journey by practicing: : • Prayer • Bible study • Obedience • Witness • Trust • Holy Spirit John 15: 7 Acts 17: 11 John 14: 21 Matthew 4: 19 1 Peter 5: 7 Galatians 5: 16, 17 23