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Thematic Studies In Bible Basics
Thematic Studies In Bible Basics
Lesson 2 Ù Genuine Conversion • How God feels towards sinners…those who need to be “converted” • God has never at any time been under any obligation to save a sinner cp. Gen 6 -9 Thematic Studies In Bible Basics
Lesson 2 Ù Genuine Conversion • How God feels towards sinners…those who need to be “converted” • His word uses descriptive phrases that heart toward sinners…those MERCY LOVE Ephreveal His who need to be “converted” Ù Ex. 2: 4 Thematic Studies In Bible Basics Eph 1 -2
Lesson 2 Ù Genuine Conversion • How God feels towards sinners…those who need to be “converted” • His word uses descriptive phrases that heart toward KINDNESS sinners…those GRACE Ephreveal His who need to be “converted” Ù Ex. 2: 7 Thematic Studies In Bible Basics Eph 1 -2
Lesson 2 Ù Genuine Conversion • How God feels towards sinners…those who need to be “converted” • His word uses descriptive phrases that His heart toward sinners…those FORGIVENESS Ephreveal. REDEMPTION who need to be “converted” Ù Ex. 1: 7 Thematic Studies In Bible Basics Eph 1 -2
Lesson 2 Ù Genuine Conversion • Some Closing Thoughts… • Conversion is something for everyone to think about…both believers & unbelievers • Unbelievers should be taught they need to “turn to the Lord” Acts 11: 21 Thematic Studies In Bible Basics 1 Thess 1: 9
Lesson 2 Ù Genuine Conversion • Some Closing Thoughts… • Believers need to remember their past sinful condition Eph 2: 12 • Their challenge will be not to return to the former way of life from which they “turned” Thematic Studies In Bible Basics
The Believer’s Transformation 12: 2 • Rom “Transformed” = origin of “metamorphosis” • Illustrates what we can become despite being guilty of sin in the past Thematic Studies In Bible Basics
The Believer’s Transformation 12: 2 • Rom Instead of “getting even” with someone like he used to do, now he refrains from personal vengeance, and he even prays for those who wrong him Mt 5: 43 -48 Rom 12: 17 -21 • Instead of worshiping at the “church of his choice, ” he makes sure his religious service & worship meet with Thematic Studies In Bible Basics
Lesson 2 Ù Genuine Conversion • Some Closing Thoughts… • A truly “converted” person realizes he has spent enough of his life in sinful ways God does not approve 1 Pet 4: 2 -3 • He understands he must live as a Thematic Studies In Bible Basics “changed” or “turned” or “converted”
Lesson 3 Ù True Unity In Christ • Easy observation to make…there is an absence of “religious unity” • Many churches teach opposing doctrines • “Searchers for truth” are frustrated, hindered • The only solution is to be what God Thematic Studies In Bible Basics wants
Lesson 3 Ù True Unity In Christ • Recognizing a failed approach… • Some saints want to convert family, friends • These “converts-to-be” are involved in human denominations • Therefore, some conclude we must learn all about these man-made Studies In Bible religions so that. Thematic we can teach our. Basics
Lesson 3 Ù True Unity In Christ • The right approach… • Yes, we need to convert lost souls Mt 28: 18 • Instead of taking the time to study religious error, wouldn’t it be a better use of time to study truth • Once one knows truth, he can spot Thematic Studies In Bible Basics error…he’ll be able to teach those
Lesson 3 Ù True Unity In Christ • The Lord’s church exists in the midst of much religious error • The situation in the 1 st century when Jesus founded His church • Still the situation today 2, 000+ years later • All these man-made churches hinder Thematic Studies In Bible Basics true unity
Lesson 3 Ù True Unity In Christ • The church of Christ • Founder: Jesus Christ Mt 16: 18 • When: A. D. 30 in Jerusalem (Pentecost) • Followers: named “Christians” Acts 11: 26 • “To give a command or admonition; to teach from heaven; to be divinely Thematic Studies In Bible Basics
Lesson 3 Ù True Unity In Christ • The church of Christ • The name “Christians” was not bestowed until after Acts 10…when Gentiles were included • Such illustrates the wisdom of God • No doubt, the Jews would have perverted this new identity cp. Acts Thematic Studies In Bible Basics 15: 1
Lesson 3 Ù True Unity In Christ • The church of Christ • The name of Christ is meaningful because it is the only name whereby man can gain his salvation Acts 4: 12 • Therefore, the name “Christian” should be the only religious name man should want to wear Thematic Studies In Bible Basics • Yet, we see so much division
Lesson 3 Ù True Unity In Christ • A multiplicity of man-made churches Catholic Church Lutheran Church Presbyterian Church Episcopal Church Baptist Church Methodist Church Mormon Church “Jehovah’s Witnesses Thematic Studies In Bible Basics
Lesson 3 Ù True Unity In Christ • Many downplay the different names worn, believing all are still “united” in Christ • Wearing different names also means men practice different things dictated by that name one wears • Thus, unity is not achieved Thematic Studies In Bible Basics
Lesson 3 Ù True Unity In Christ • Consider Gamaliel’s advice in Acts 5: 34 -39 • He spoke to emphasize the possibility of the apostles’ preaching coming to nothing • We consider his words to emphasize that all men’s works (including religious) eventually come to. Innaught Thematic Studies Bible Basics
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