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Introduction:

  1. The purpose of this course is to help Christians get off to a good start!!
  2. This study is not only designed for new Christians, but also for those who have been recently restored in Jesus.
  3. It is designed to fulfill the responsibility of Mt 28:20.
  4. Its primary purpose is to build strong Christians who are faithful to the Lord, ACTIVE and ZEALOUS in His service. God wants no one to fall away. This study will help you to remain steadfast and build you up in the faith.
  5. It is essential that you commit yourself in the very beginning to complete this course and to be prepared at each class session.
  6. The lesson before us, “After Conversion”, presents some things you need to remember, and some things God wants you to do. This lesson will help prepare you for the rest of the study.

A.    When I became a Christian God saved me from past sins.

  1. You were cleansed when you obeyed the Gospel. (Rom 10:17; Heb 11:6; Acts 2:38, 17:30; Mt 10:32; Mk 16:16)
  2. We enjoy the remission of sins that are past. (Rom 3:25)

B.     God wants us all to be saved eternally. (2 Tim 2:10; 1 Tim 4:16; Rev 2:10)

  1. You are a new creature. (2 Cor 5:17; Rom 6:4)
  2. Because of this you should have respect for yourself, treating your body and mind with proper caution and care. (1 Cor 6:19-20)
  3. You are a babe in Christ. Your thoughts and actions will sometimes reflect this. (1 Pet 2:2; 1 Cor 3:1-2
  4. You are in a critical period. The devil desires to see you fall. Don't over estimate your spiritual strength. (Mt4:l-ll; 1 Cor 10:11-13)
  5. Recognize the possibility of falling. You have help to keep you from falling. (Acts 8:17-24; Jn 8:31; I Jn2:l-2
  6. You are a representative. Your family, friends and the world all know you are a Christian. They will be watching you. Observing if you are what you profess to be, a Christian!! (2 Cor 3:2; 1 Tim 4:12)
  7. Jesus is your example. God does not leave you adrift without direction for living a godly life. Jesus is who we follow, not men. Remember, men are only servants. (Heb 12:1-2; 1 Pet 2:21; 1 Cor 3:1-7)

C. To be saved eternally, there are some things God want me to do:

  1. Love Him FIRST!! God wants you to continue in the same love you first showed in obedience to Him through the Glorious Gospel!! (Mt 22:37, 10:37, 1 Jn 2:5)
  2. Study His Word. The same study that led to learning the truth, will also lead to spiritual maturity. (2 Tim 2:15; Acts 17:11; 1 Pet 3:15)
  3. Pray to Him for help. God does not leave you on your own. Put you total dependence upon Him, for He cares for YOU!! (Heb 4:16, Phil 4:6-7; 1 Thes 5:17; 1 Pet 5:7)
  4. Worship Him faithfully. Attendance is never a problem to one who desires to worship and serve the Lord. (Jn 4:24; Acts 2:42; Heb 10:24-31)
  5. Give to Him. First, make sure you have given yourself. Show love and devotion to God's Cause. (2 Cor 8:5; 1 Cor 16:1-2; 2 Cor 9:6-7)
  6. Help save others. Others need the same blessings you have (Jn 15:1-8; 1 Tim 2:3-4; Mk 16:15-16; 2 Tim 2:2)

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