Discipleship
Discipleship
Discipleship
LESSON 1: SALVATION
Your decision to trust Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior is the greatest
decision you could ever make. However, it is very unlikely you understand the true
significance of what has happened in your life.
The purpose of this lesson is to explain briefly what took place and how your decision
has affected your basic relationship to God.
3. You inherited your sin nature from your father Adam. Romans
5:12 states, “Wherefore, as by one man (Adam) sin entered into
the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for
that all have sinned.”
4. Romans 5:12 also states that as a result of your sin you were
sentenced to die.
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B. God’s family.
3. This new birth puts you into God’s family in exactly the same way
your physical birth puts you into your father’s family. You are
now a son of God by birth.
c. I John 5:12: “He that hath the Son hath life…” (present
tense)
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II. Being in God’s family separates you from the devil’s family.
A. Your body is now the temple of the Holy Ghost. God’s Holy Spirit lives
inside you.
I Corinthians 6:19
III. You now have a new relationship with God, which makes you a member of His
family.
A. He is your Heavenly Father and you are His child. I John 2:1 says, “My
little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any
man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the
righteous.”
B. Now that you are saved, God no longer deals with you as a sinner, but as
His child.
I Peter 5:7
Matthew 18:6
Philippians 4:19
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John 14:26
Psalm 46:1
Colossians 3:21
Hebrews 12:5-11
Matthew 4:4
Romans 8:28-29
Matthew 7:11 “If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto
your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give
good things to them that ask him?”
IV. You did not lose your physical nature at the time of your spiritual birth.
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C. Both natures are present constantly. The one that will control you is the
one you feed the most.
1. Colossians 3:5-10
2. II Corinthians 4:14-18
V. Basic Questions.
Romans 7:25
God does not kick you out of His family. When you sin, He disciplines
you as a child.
Hebrews 12:5-11
2. Repent from it (turn away from it) and ask God to give you a
hatred for that sin so you can revenge all disobedience by doing
what is right.
II Corinthians 10:3-6
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SALVATION
Lesson #1
1. Who are the two spiritual fathers mentioned in John 8:38? Give a scripture
reference to support both answers.
A.
B.
4. Why are people sentenced to die after their physical or first birth?
A.
B.
C.
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6. List two reasons why a Christian in God’s family is different than a non-Christian
in the devil’s family.
A.
B.
______________________.
8. Your new relationship with God can be seen through the earthly father and
child relationship. List nine ways God deals with you as His child.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
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A.
B.
10. What would be the reason for one nature to overpower the other nature?
11. When a Christian chooses to continue in a particular sin, what can he expect from
God?
12. According to I John 1:9, when we confess our sins to God, then He will
unrighteousness.
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3. All mankind can get to heaven through any way they choose.
From the Bible Principles taught in this lesson, you should understand these teachings are
false and why.
→Write any questions you may have concerning this Lesson or its Teachings.
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Once you have settled the Question of Salvation as the Bible declares it – by Grace
through Faith in Jesus Christ – it is imperative you understand how “this decision” has
affected your entire Life.
In Lesson 1 we learned there are only two Spiritual families on this earth, God’s and the
Devil’s. We learned we were born into the Devil’s family at the time of our physical
birth and we are born into God’s Family when we Receive “Jesus Christ” as our Savior.
(John 1:12-13)
In this Lesson we will discuss the state of the new Believer in God’s family and from the
Biblical facts, settle the question of the “Eternal Security” of the Christian.
A. Jesus Christ promises “…him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.”
(John 6:37)
1. God will not cast you out of His Family under any circumstances as
you will soon see in this Lesson.
B. John 10:27-29 makes it clear no man can cause You to lose your Salvation
because God your Father is greater than all Men.
II. Salvation Does Not Depend On Your Works, But On The Grace Of God
III. There Is Absolutely Nothing That Can “Separate You” From Your Salvation
B. When you were born Physically, there was a record made of your Birth
called a Birth Certificate. When you were Born Again, a record was also
made. 1 John 5:11-13
C. Your Birth Certificate was marked with a Seal. Your Spiritual Birth is sealed
by the Holy Spirit of God. Ephesians 1:13, 4:30
D. You will always be your Earthly father’s child because you were born of his
seed.
1. You could leave the Country; disown each other; change your Name;
or never see him, hear from him, or even think about him the rest of
your life but it will Never Change the fact that he is Your Father.
2. The same is true of your Heavenly Father. You can Die but you can
never be Unborn. Your Birth is fixed forever – both Physically and
Spiritually. Even God Himself cannot change this FACT.
V. Basic Questions.
1. I John 5:13 says, “These things have I written unto you that believe
on the name of the Son of God; that ye may KNOW that ye have
eternal life,…”
b. God knows if you are Saved or not, even when you have
Doubts, Negative Thoughts, and Feelings of being Lost.
d. Take them to God and He will show you how to handle them.
e. God wants you to know you are Saved more than you want to
know!
g. Titus 1:2 says, “In hope of eternal life, which God, that
cannot lie, promised before the world began.”
1 John 2:25
1. 1 Cor 5:5.
2. 1 Cor 3:15.
3. Phil 1:6.
4. 1 John 5:16.
Eph 5:30-32 Part of his Body Who can cut you off ?
Rom 12:5
Everlasting Define ?
ETERNAL SECURITY
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2. From John 10:27-29, you should understand no man can cause you to lose your
Salvation. Why is this?
3. We can not do anything ourselves that would cause us to lose our Salvation. What
can we learn from the following verses to support this?
A. Ephesians 2:8-9
B. 2 Timothy 1:12
C. Galatians 2:21
4. Is there anything at all that can separate us from the love of God?
____________________________________________________.
6. Briefly explain three examples relating your Spiritual birth to your Physical birth.
A.
B.
C.
7. What Scripture reference Promises you can know you have Eternal life?
8. What do the following verses teach you concerning the Promise of Eternal Life?
A. 1 John 3:20
B. Titus 1:2
C. 1 John 2:25
3. God punishes His children according to His own whim and pleasure.
From the Bible Principles taught in this Lesson, you should understand these teachings
are false and why.
Write any Questions you may have concerning the Subjects in this Lesson.
LESSON 3 - BAPTISM
Virtually all Religious denominations teach some form of Baptism as part of their
Doctrine. The diversities in their teachings are wide.
This Lesson is intended to give the Bible’s clear and definite Teaching on the subject so
you can understand perfectly what God’s intention is regarding Baptism.
A. Baptism is the first act of Obedience in service to the Lord as anyone can
be Baptized; it takes no special talents or effort.
2. “…If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest.” Then the
eunuch’s response sealed the matter, “…I believe that Jesus Christ is
the Son of God.”
B. The only requirements for Baptism are the same requirements for
Salvation found in Romans 10:9-10.
1. Acts 8:12
2. Acts 18:8
1. In verses 38-39, BOTH Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch went down
into the Water and came up out of the Water.
1. If a person refuses to obey the Lord in the first point, there will be a
problem in obeying any future points.
Matthew 3:13-15
B. For instance, the Lord Jesus Christ was Baptized in the Jordan River.
D. The Public Testimony of your identification with the Lord Jesus Christ is the
Important Point.
B. Water Required
1. John 4:1-2
2. 1 Cor 1:13-19
1. Identification (Personal)
Notes
BAPTISM
Lesson #3
1. Give the key reason why God instructs the Christian to be Baptized.
and _______________________ to God and His plan. Jesus fulfilled this before
3. List three men who were Baptized after Salvation in the New Testament.
A.
B.
C.
A.
B.
5. Acts 8:36-37, the Ethiopian Eunuch had to fulfill two requirements before he
could be Baptized. What were the two Requirements?
A.
B.
6. How do we know the Ethiopian Eunuch and Jesus were not Baptized by Sprinkling
of Water ?
A.
B.
NOTE: There is much False Teaching among Religious Groups concerning Baptism.
From the Bible Principles taught in this Lesson, you should understand these Teachings
are false and why.
Write any Questions you may have concerning the Subjects in this Lesson.
The Day you received the Lord Jesus Christ as your “Personal Savior”, the Holy Spirit of
God took up permanent Residency inside your body. This third Person of the Trinity is
perhaps the most misunderstood and ignored part of a Christian’s relationship with
God.
The Purpose of this Lesson is to give you a Basic understanding of what the Holy Spirit
of God does in your life.
The Holy Spirit of God dwells inside your body if you are Saved. He came in at
the moment of Salvation and took up permanent Residency.
2. He convicts the Saved of Sin to keep them clean and show them how
to live for Jesus Christ.
2. You became a new Creature when you were “Born Again” by the
Holy Spirit. John 3:3-8
A. The Holy Spirit of God produces a set of character qualities as you give
your life to Him and walk in His Power.
B. The Fruit of the Spirit consists of Nine Qualities that can be broken down
into three Categories:
a. Love: ______________________________________
b. Joy: _______________________________________
c. Peace: _____________________________________
a. Longsuffering: ______________________________
b. Gentleness: _________________________________
c. Goodness: __________________________________
a. Faith: ______________________________________
b. Meekness: __________________________________
c. Temperance: ________________________________
A. What is “being filled with the Spirit” and how can I accomplish this?
a. The filling of the Holy Spirit is NOT you getting more of the
Holy Spirit.
Romans 14:7-9
a. If you believe the Devil rather than God and His Word, your
walk with God will be Hindered.
b. Revelation 12:10
a. ______________________
b. ______________________
c. ______________________
2. When does the Holy Spirit come into the Believer’s Life ?
a. Conviction: ____________________________________________
6. List seven other ways that the Holy Spirit works in the life of the Christian.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
_________________________________.
9. In order for the Christian to be “filled with the Spirit,” time must be invested in
____________________________
growth. ____________________
__________________________
D. John 16:13 shows us the Holy Spirit will guide us into all truth.
_________________
E. Romans 8:26-27 shows us the Holy Spirit intercedes for us in our prayers
unto God.
________________________
From the Bible Principles taught in this Lesson, you should understand these teachings
are false and why.
Write any Questions you may have concerning the subjects in this Lesson.
What separates Christianity from any “Religion” in the World is its claim to an Absolute
Written Authority from God. Having the Word of God is essential to a Christian’s
growth in the Grace and Knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ. The Word of God gives us
the Standards by which we, as Christians, are to live our lives by.
The purpose of this Lesson is to introduce you to the basics and importance of the Bible
or as is also referred to as the “Word of God” and how it applies to our everyday life.
This should give you an understanding of how the Bibles Principles are to guide you in
your personal walk with the Lord Jesus Christ.
3. The Word of God is MORE SURE than the audible Voice of God
itself. 2 Peter 1:16-18
A. We are born again BY THE WORD OF GOD. The Word of God is the
agent, which brings about the new birth. 1 Peter 1:23
C. The Word of God is able to Save Souls. 2 Tim 3:15; James 1:21
A. You must believe what “the Bible” says about Sin, your condition and God’s
plan of salvation in order to be saved.
3. Jesus Christ died for your Sins and shed His blood as payment for
your Sins. Rom 5:8-9
6. Everyone is a Sinner, and the payment (wages) for your Sin is Death.
7. God's Gift is the only Way to “escape” Death by Faith through Jesus
Christ. Rom 6:23
c. You Must call upon the Lord to Save You. Rom 10:13
1. Heb 4:12 For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper
than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of
soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the
thoughts and intents of the heart.
B. You learn the Bible by comparing Spiritual things with Spiritual, relying on
God’s Spirit to teach you and not your own natural Intellect.
1. The natural man cannot receive the things of the Spirit of God.
1 Cor 2:9-16
C. The Holy Spirit of God will guide you into all Truth.
2. Therefore, only Believers indwelt by the Holy Spirit can learn the
Bible. John 16:13; John 14:26
G. They were written by people from all different types of “back grounds”
2. 2 Peter 1:21
VI. The Word Of God Is Our Absolute, Infallible Guide For Life
B. The Bible is God’s “Owner’s Manual” for your life. God would not save you
and call you to service without clear and exact directions.
VII. The Word Of God Accomplishes Many Purposes In The Life Of A Christian
A. The Bible contains the mind of God, the state of man, the way of
Salvation, the doom of sinners, and the happiness of believers.
Its doctrines are Holy, its precepts are binding, its histories are true, and its
decisions are immutable (unchangeable).
It contains light to direct you, food to support you, and comfort to cheer
you. It is the Traveler’s map, the Pilgrim’s staff, the Pilot’s compass, the
Soldier’s sword, and the Christian’s charter.
Here Paradise is restored, Heaven opened, and the Gates of hell disclosed.
Christ is its grand subject, our good its design, and the glory of God its end.
It should fill the memory, rule the heart, and guide the feet.
IX. The Following Are A Few More Statements About The Bible Recorded In
History By Some Very Influential Men.
“It is impossible to rightly govern the world without God and the Bible.”
“The earlier my children begin to read it [the Bible], the more confident
will be my hope that they will prove useful citizens . and respectable
members of society.”
“I believe the Bible is the best gift God has ever given to man. All the
good of the Savior of the world is communicated to us through the Book”
“When you have read the Bible, you know it is the Word of God, because
it is the key to your heart, your own happiness, and your own duty.”
“I ask every man and woman in this audience that from this day on they
will realize that part of the destiny of America lies in their daily perusal of
this great Book.”
F. President Harry Truman Kept his Bible on his Desk in the Oval Office
“To read the Bible is to take a trip to the fair land where the spirit is
strengthened and faith renewed.”
“Within the covers of the Bible are all the answers to all the problems that
face us today, if we'd only look.”
A. Now once WE BELIEVE the Bible is indeed the “very Words” of God
himself as every thing that “we hold dear” resting upon the fact;
John 17:17 Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.
1 John 5:13 These things have I written unto you that believe
on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that
ye have eternal life”
John 10:10 “.. might have life, and that they might have it
more abundantly.
B. See Job 23:12 and Jeremiah 15:16. It is a complete and balanced Diet.
a. Read a Chapter per Day for Wisdom and Insight into Life.
1. Don’t get frustrated. You will find many things you do not
understand. Wait for God to reveal them to you in His time.
a. God will not give you more than you are capable of Handling.
b. God will entrust you with more, as you put into practice the
things you are learning,
Jewish Version
22. Daniel
23. Ezra-Nehemiah
Protestant Version
To Those in Ministry
15. 1 Timothy
16. 2 Timothy
17. Titus
18. Philemon
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1. List three (3) scripture references that prove you have the preserved Word of
God and briefly explain each of them.
a. _______________________________________
b. _______________________________________
c. _______________________________________
2. Explain what Revelation 22:18–19, has to say about the Word of God.
4. The Word of God is active in salvation. Briefly explain how the following
verses apply.
a. 1 Peter 1:23
b. Romans 10:17
c. James 1:21
a. _______________________________________
b. _______________________________________
6. Briefly explain what the Word of God says in the following verses about sin,
your condition and God’s plan for salvation.
b. Romans 3:28
c. Romans 5:8-9
d. Romans 5:12
e. Romans 5:19
f. Romans 6:23
g. Romans 10:9-10
h. Romans 10:13
7. According to 1 Corinthians 2: 9-16, why can’t lost people understand what the
Word of God teaches ?
9. Briefly explain how the Word of God is likened to the OWNER’S MANUAL
of your life.
10. List three (3) of the major Purposes of the Word of God in a christian’s life.
a. _______________________________________
b. _______________________________________
c. _______________________________________
a. _______________________________________
b. _______________________________________
c. _______________________________________
d. _______________________________________
12. How will you apply what you have learned in this lesson to your daily life?
Psalms 119:105
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LESSON 6 - PRAYER
A Christian is only as strong as his Prayer life. When you read the Bible, God speaks to
you. When you pray, you speak to God. Your personal relationship with the Lord Jesus
Christ cannot grow without proper Communication.
Prayer is simply your direct Communication to God. And for us not Pray, is nothing
more than us trying to run our life without God.
The purpose of this Lesson is to acquaint you with the Basics of a proper Prayer life so
these lines of communication can be open and effective.
Hebrews 4:16
Philippians 4:6-7
C. Prayer draws you close to God so He can prove His sufficiency for every
need.
1. God knows exactly what you need even before you ask.
Matthew 6:8
2. God allows needs to come into your life so He can draw you to Him.
Psalm 50:15
A. It is absolutely essential to recognize you have needs in your life that only
God can meet. Therefore, you must make prayer part of your life.
Revelation 3:16-17
1 Thessalonians 5:17
III. Prayer For Simplicity Can Be Divided Up Into Two Basic Categories
1st What I will call “Public” prayer.
A. Public Prayer
1. Public prayer is seen through out both the Old and the New
Testaments
in the Bible.
4. Public Prayer is when you are Praying any where and any time
“with another person”.
Mat 6:6 But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet,
and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret;
and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.
2. This also one of greatest times that “the Enemy” (satan) will harass
and bother you.
5. Please understand that this does not make you “Spiritual”, but
“in Fellowship” finally with God.
Matthew 6:7
C. Romans 8:26-27 makes it clear we do not always know how or for what
to pray for.
1 Samuel 12:23
A. Examples: King David and Daniel, in the Old Testament, made a custom to
pray three times a day.
O. It declares MY “Focus”.
A. Make a list to help you Remember, otherwise your Prayer life will not be
consistent.
VIII. It Was Once Said That: Prayer is “the Key to the Morning”,
1. Yes, but not always the way or at the time you expect.
3. There will be times when in His infinite wisdom the best answer to
prayer will be “NO” or “NOT YET.”
1. Paul prayed for others continually (Romans 1:9) and requested prayer
on many occasions.
2. Samuel said it was a sin against God not to pray for others.
1 Samuel 12:23
a. When Mr. Mueller died, some of these people were still lost.
1. No. The purpose of Prayer is to conform You to His will, not the
other way around.
PRAYER
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2. Prayer keeps you close to God so He can prove His sufficiency for your every need.
What do the following verses teach us about God and our needs?
A. Matthew 6:8
B. Psalm 50:15
C. Revelation 3:16-17
of our lives.
5. There are some primary guidelines concerning prayer. Briefly explain them from
the following verses.
A. 1 Thessalonians 5:17
B. Matthew 6:7
C. Exodus 33:11
6. List the things that will interfere with your prayer life
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
7. What are two ways that help you keep your prayer requests in order ?
A.
B.
8. God answers your prayers but not always the way you expect. His answer will
9. We are instructed not to pray to Idols or to another Person. Explain 1 Timothy 2:5
in light of this truth.
2. If you pray long enough or hard enough, God will change His mind and do what
you want.
3. The best Prayers are those which have been written by others and are just “said” by
you.
From the Bible Principles taught in this lesson, you should understand these Teachings
are false and why.
Write any Questions you may have concerning the Subjects in this Lesson.
A preacher once said a “Successful man is”, a man who finds out what God wants him to
accomplish with his life, and then fulfills it. This is a very profound statement.
The true measure of a person’s Success is not Social Status, a Bank Account, Influence,
or Fame. It is simply, Doing What God Wants.
The purpose of this Lesson is to give you a clear understanding of what the will of God
is, as revealed in the Bible, so you can begin to accomplish those things that are
important to Him.
2. This plan is the Specific direction God will give in the circumstances
of your life.
C. God’s Purpose
1. Is for US is to bring Honor and Glory to God by the life that WE live
before him.
2. Isa 43:7 Even every one that is called by my name: for I have
created him for my glory, I have formed him; yea, I have made him.
2. Rev 4:11 Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and
power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are
and were created.
3. God's Will for every Lost person was, is, and shall remain the Same--
Salvation through Jesus Christ the Lord.
4. 2 Peter 3:9 God is not willing that even one person die and go to Hell.
b. The Bible also states in 1 Timothy 2:4, that "God will have all
men to be saved."
C. God’s Will for every believer is to be conformed to the image of the Lord
Jesus Christ and can be summarized as follows:
III. Understand God’s “Direction” In Your Life By The Four Resources He Has
Provided
A. He has given you the Holy Spirit to indwell you and direct your life.
B. He has given you the Word of God as your absolute Authority in every detail
of your life. You must learn to saturate your mind with God’s Thoughts.
God's plan always adheres to His Word. He will never violate the Bible.
C. Third, pay attention to the circumstances. Many times God uses the events
and circumstances surrounding a Christian to direct him. Romans 8:28.
God's plan is never worldly.
D. He has given you the Local Church which is organized to equip you for Life
and Ministry. Through other believers He provides you wise counsel.
E. When these four are in Harmony, it is evident that the Christian is living in
accordance with God's plan for his life.
2. Your priority should be to fulfill the will of God in your daily life and
then trust Him to guide you in the detailed Plan, step by step.
B. God is more interested in what “you Are” than in what “you Do”.
2. Key: Be what He wants you to be and He will show you what to do.
Philippians 2:13
V. Basic Questions
A. Why does not God reveal all the details of His direction for me now?
2. You may not be Equipped to handle it now. God will reveal what
you can handle when you are ready. John 16:12
3. You may not be the type of person God wants you to be yet.
2. God allows all of us to make “our own choices” in life – both good
and bad.
Revelation 22:17
Galatians 6:7-8
3. What did God give you that allows you to make decisions, both good and bad?
__________________ ___________________ .
4. God has given everyone a Free Will, therefore He will not force you to do anything.
But when you reject God’s Salvation or direction, what is the result?
5. God has a will for mankind. List seven things God specifically wills.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
6. Summarize God’s Will for your life as a Christian. Give scripture references to
support your answer.
7. What must be active in your life as a believer to fulfill God’s Will and receive His
direction in life?
A.
B.
C.
8. Before God will give His direction in your life what must take place?
A.
B.
C.
D.
NOTE: There is much confusion today about the will of God. Some popular
teachings are:
3. God has predetermined what will happen (fate) and our Free Will has no bearing on
the matter.
4. Problems in a Christian’s life are always the result of Sin in our life.
From the Bible Principles taught in this Lesson, you should understand these beliefs are
false and why.
Write any Questions you may have concerning the Subjects in this Lesson.
God has established three Major institutions on this Earth: “the Family”, “the Civil
Government” and “the Local Church”. It is the local Church which has been
commissioned by God to carry out His purposes in reaching the lost and perfecting the
saved.
Key principle to get down in your life; God’s plan for a Christian will always be
fulfilled right when connected with the local Church.
The purpose of this Lesson is to impress upon you the central role which the Church
should play in your everyday life.
C. A local Church is a Body of men and women who have been Saved and
called by God to serve in a specific Area. The Church is the Body of Christ
– the saved multitudes from every nation.
A. According to Acts 2:41-47, the first Local Church in the Bible was
organized for the following purposes:
a. Baptism – verse 41
B. The first Priority of the Local Church is to Edify (build up, teach, and
strengthen) the Saints.
Ephesians 4:11-16
During your Christian life you should grow through three broad and general
Stages as outlined in Ephesians 4:12.
Matthew 11:28-30
1. In time, you will naturally grow to the point where you can begin to
Serve and take on some basic functions through the already
established Ministries of your Church.
1. As your growth continues you should reach the point where you can
begin to minister to others in the same way others have ministered to
you.
2 Timothy 2:2
How do I find a good Local Church to connect with, join and be a part of
to serve the Lord ?
A. Pray about it! Ask God to lead you to the right church.
James 1:5
B. Observe the qualities of a particular Church and compare them with the
Biblical requirements of a Church.
2. Does the Church Leadership believe and teach the Bible as the Word
of God and the infallible guide for life? Using only one Bible
translation.
Titus 1:9
Acts 17:10-12
Acts 6:1
5. Is the physical involved by seeing the Field and does the Church
support and emphasize Missions and Missionaries?
Acts 13:1-3
A.
B.
C.
A. Local Church
4. In 1 Corinthians 12:14-27, Paul teaches that in many ways the Church Body is
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
6. List four basic similarities between the Church Body and the Human body.
A.
B.
C.
D.
7. The first local Church in the Bible was at Jerusalem. In Acts 2:41-47 we see this
Local Church functioning. List the functional purposes found in this passage of
scripture.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
9. There is a proper order to follow as you function in the Church Body. List the three
general stages connected with Spiritual Growth.
A.
B.
C.
10. How do these three stages of Spiritual Growth match up with the three stages of
Physical growth found in 1 John 2:12-14 ?
A.
B.
C.
___________________________ .
12. When a Christian is looking for a place to worship and serve, what qualities should
be evident in that church?
A.
B.
C.
D.
NOTE: Many Churches today are not fulfilling God’s Plan, because their primary
attitudes are:
3. The local Church is Primarily for Weddings, Funerals, and Religious Holidays.
4. Only the “leadership” of the Church is charged with any responsibility of meeting
people’s spiritual needs.
From the Bible Principles taught in this Lesson, you should understand these attitudes are
false and why.
Write any questions you may have concerning the Subjects in this Lesson.
As we learned in Lesson 1, when you got Saved, you moved from the devil’s family to
God’s family. Spiritually, you now have a new Family with many brothers and sisters in
Jesus Christ.
We saw how the Church is likened to a Body in the previous lesson and in this Lesson we
will study the special relationship which you now have with your Spiritual Family. This
Lesson is designed to give you a clear understanding of how the Body of Christ operates
as a family unit.
2. Likewise, those NOT in Jesus Christ (lost people) are not your
brothers and sisters regardless of any other factors.
B. Other Christians are your fellow laborers in Service for Jesus Christ.
1 Corinthians 3:5-10
II. You Have And Share Certain “Responsibilities” With Other Christians
A. We are to Pray for each other. Almost every one of Paul’s letters opens with
a Prayer for those to whom he is writing.
1. Physically
2. Spiritually
1 Thessalonians 5:11
Romans 15:5-7
IV. You Now Have A Part In, A Biblical “Fellowship” That Unites Christians
Unfortunately, this will probably happen to you if you spend any time with your
brothers and sisters in Jesus Christ. Just as in your Physical family, there will be
times of offense, hurt, and disagreement within the Body of Christ.
The Bible gives us directions dealing with all situations. In serious cases of
offense, the following Principles provide a definite progression to deal with such
matters:
A. Privately take the offense directly to the other party first and try to settle it
between yourselves.
Matthew 18:15
B. If the matter is not resolved Privately, take a mature Believer with you as a
mediator in the situation. This person should be able to bring an objective
evaluation and give balance in dealing with the offense.
1 Corinthians 6:6
Romans 13:1-5
C. If this matter still cannot be Resolved, take it to your Pastor so the offending
party has the opportunity to submit to Biblical Authority and respond to the
Structure of the Church.
Matthew 18:17
Hebrews 13:7, 17
5. Though you are ready to Forgive when the offense is dealt with
Biblically.
Hebrews 12:14-15
OTHER CHRISTIANS
Lesson #9
1. List the two primary aspects of your Relationship with other Christians.
A.
B.
2. List four responsibilities you have toward other Christians and give a Scripture
reference that best defines each point.
A.
B.
C.
D.
3. List four attitudes you should have toward other Christians and give a Scripture
reference that best defines each point.
A.
B.
C.
D.
_______________________ we share.
6. List five areas of true Fellowship and give a Scripture reference for each.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
7. List four Character Qualities needed in the Christian’s life in order to participate in
true Fellowship with other believers.
A.
B.
C.
D.
8. True or False:
C. We must have fellowship with Jesus Christ before we can have true
Fellowship with other Christians. _______________
9. In the event another Christian offends you, list three principles which should govern
your actions in attempting to resolve the matter.
A.
B.
C.
10. In the event your brother refuses to help resolve a problem, what should you do?
1. We are not to associate with Christians who do not believe exactly as we do.
From the Bible Principles taught in this Lesson, you should understand these attitudes are
false and why.
Write any questions you may have concerning the Subjects in this Lesson.
LESSON 10 - GIVING
That is why Giving is perhaps one of the most misunderstood subjects in Christianity.
Before you can properly understand the nature of New Testament Giving, you must
understand one fact clearly:
This Lesson will deal with your responsibility in Stewardship of your Life as well as
your Resources.
A. God bought you with a price, His blood, and you belong to Him.
1 Corinthians 6:19-20
B. God commands you to present your body as a living sacrifice, not just your
pocketbook.
Romans 12:1
C. God will always bless your gift. But a willing mind and heart with a life
committed to serve God must accompany Financial Giving in order for God
to bless you.
2 Corinthians 8:8
E. Giving shows your dependence upon God to bless all of your substance, not
just what you give to Him. Simply giving God your leftovers does not show
your trust in Him.
Proverbs 3:9-10
A. Biblical giving first supports God’s missions through the local Church.
Galatians 6:10
B. Biblical giving can reach beyond the local church but must not conflict with
your responsibility toward it.
2. Any giving outside of the church should never be done at the expense
of the work of the church. God will lead you in all giving to the
church – time and service as well as money.
3. Bring your giving to the place where God’s servants can use it to take
care of the house god has bought as they follow his Spirit. Otherwise,
we are robbing God.
Malachi 3:8
IV. Biblical Giving Is How God Intended To Meet Practical Needs In And
Through The Local Church
B. Other works of God are supported through your biblical giving to your local
church.
C. Those within the church body who are UNABLE to support themselves are
helped through your biblical giving to the local church.
1. Those who receive such help should have proven themselves faithful
under New Testament guidelines.
You begin by giving your life. Your giving is to be out of a willing heart and
because you love the Lord Jesus Christ.
2 Corinthians 8:4-5
A. The Tithe – this is for Management. Tithing was practiced by God’s people
even before the law of Moses. We see this when Abraham paid tithes to
Melchizedec.
2. In addition, it had to be taken off the Top (first fruits). Even though
it was such a small amount, it was given first to show that God was
the Priority.
The test of a right Relationship with this Church is that a person starts
Tithing.
1 Corinthians 16:1-2
1. This is where a person can mature in giving and go above the tithe
(ten percent of income) to give an offering to support the things he or
she does in ministry together with others.
1. A person grows to go above the offering for his ministry and makes a
sacrifice to support someone else in a mission endeavor of the
church. Sacrificial giving is a cell-function based on a relationship
with someone who is sent out. It gets missionaries to places you
cannot personally go.
Philippians 4:15-18
A. Give as God has prospered you. Do not concern yourself with the Giving of
others, just give according to the amount God has blessed you.
C. True New Testament giving goes much further than a simple “Tithe.”
3. If God has control of your life, He will fund His Mission through
control of your resources.
4. All of the above Principles of Giving can be applied to your Time and
Service as well as your Money.
Romans 8:29
7. When you give according to Biblical Principles, you will manifest the
nature of the Lord Jesus Christ in your life resulting in God being
glorified through you.
A. God Will “Give Through You”, …….. What He Will Not “Give To You”
A. How can I be sure I am giving to the Right things and that my money (and
time) is being used as God would have it?
1. Build your Giving (time, service, and money) around the local
Church. It is the Lord’s structure to accomplish His Mission in the
World.
2. Our Pastors are accountable to our people. Since you are not mailing
money to some far-off “electronic church,” you can see how the
money is being spent up close. If you have prayerfully sought God’s
leadership in choosing a local Church and you have followed the
Principles in His Word, then you ought to trust the Leaders of the
Church to handle this matter properly.
2 Corinthians 8:20-21
1. Make Giving to and through your Church a priority over any Other
Organizations.
GIVING
Lesson #10
1. Give one reason from your own studies in the Bible, Why you believe God
does not need your Money.
2. Before you consider giving any money to the Lord’s work, you must give of
yourself first. List three reasons for this:
A.
B.
C.
A.
B.
C.
4. The Christian should first give of his Time, Service, and Resources to the local
Church. Briefly explain why this is true.
5. List four areas in which money is to be used by the Local Church. Give a verse
that best defines each point.
A.
B.
C.
D.
______________________ ________________________ .
A.
B.
C.
10. Who benefits the most from giving: God, the church, the pastor, or the giver?
NOTE: From many Pulpits, and on many Radio and Television shows, you will hear the
following Teachings regarding Giving:
3. If you cannot give cheerfully, then you should not Give at all.
From the Bible Principles taught in this Lesson, you should understand these teachings
are false and why.
Write any questions you may have concerning the Subjects in this Lesson.
The Bible has a great deal to say about your attitude toward physical possessions. The
object of this Lesson is to determine how God would have you deal with this matter in
light of Biblical Principles.
I. Wealth, Or The Lack Of It, Does Not Affect Your Relationship With God
A. Money is not the issue, but rather your Attitude toward Money.
1. The Bible does NOT say money is the root of all evil. It says “…the
LOVE of money is the root of all evil…”
1 Timothy 6:10
B. Money was not a problem, as there are several key biblical Characters who
were very Wealthy.
2. Job was the wealthiest man of his day (Job 1:3), yet when all his
wealth was gone, observe his attitude.
Job 1: 20-22
II. Wealth, Or The Lack Of It, Can Interfere With Your Relationship With God
When You Make That Your Focus
B. You must set your affection on Heavenly treasures rather than earthly
possessions.
C. You must not measure your own or another’s Spiritual walk by material
possessions.
D. You must not set your objective in life to earn as much money as possible.
E. You must trust God to provide for your needs rather than think you can
provide for yourself.
Philippians 4:11 – Note that Paul wrote these words while in jail!
B. Realize there are many things far more important than money and which
money cannot buy.
1. Wisdom.
Proverbs 16:16
2. A Righteous life.
Ecclesiastes 5:12
4. God’s Word.
5. Good Health.
Luke 8:43
D. Realize if God takes all your Wealth away, your relationship with Him
should be the same.
Job 1: 20-22
a. The same Bible that says, not to worry about your physical
provisions in Matthew 6: 25-34
Also says in 1 Timothy 5:8 “..if any provide not for his
own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath
denied the faith,”
1. Does the amount of Wealth you have determine whether or not God is pleased
2. What can we learn about man and money from 1 Timothy 6:10?
3. Two men in the Bible who were very wealthy had an attitude that was uncommon
among others. What was so different about their attitude concerning wealth?
A. Solomon
B. Job
4. List five wrong attitudes toward Money that will interfere with your relationship
with God. Give a Scripture verse that helps you best understand each wrong
Attitude.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
5. What is the most important Attitude you should develop toward Physical
possessions?
6. What does the Apostle Paul teach us through the attitude displayed in the following
verses?
A. Hebrews 13:5
B. 1 Timothy 6:8
C. Philippians 4:11
7. List six important things that Money cannot Buy and that only God can give You.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
8. List five other Attitudes you should develop toward Money and physical
Possessions.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
verses provided for each in Part IV as well as your own personal studies.
Needs:
Wants:
2. God must be pleased with Wealthy people for Him to have blessed them so much.
3. A Wealthy person must have violated God’s Laws to obtain his Wealth.
From the Bible Principles taught in this Lesson, you should understand these attitudes
are False and Why.
Write any questions you may have concerning the Subjects in this Lesson.
A preacher once said that when a Saved person begins to “battle sin” in his own life, he
enters a Combat so intense it makes World War II look like a picnic. The problem is,
this Truth is not evident to a young Christian. As you grow, however, you will more
completely Realize the intensity of this personal Struggle within.
As we saw very briefly in Lesson One, when you got Saved you became two people.
Your old man in Adam’s image has a Sinful Nature and your new man in Christ Jesus
has God’s image. This Lesson is designed to help you combat the Sin Nature of the Old
man.
1 John 3:4
1 John 5:17
Romans 14:23
B. You Sin because your Old Nature draws you into Sin.
C. You Sin as a result of Temptation in three Major Areas which are outlined in
1 John 2: 15-16. Jesus was also tempted in these three Areas, yet without
Sin as stated in Hebrews 4:15.
a. Jesus was tempted in this point in Matthew 4:3 when the devil
tried to get Him to turn stones into bread.
2. The Lust Of The Eyes Eve was tempted here when she saw the tree
was “pleasant to the eyes.”
a. Jesus was tempted when the devil showed Him all the
Kingdoms of the World and promised to give them to Him in
exchange for Worship.
2 Corinthians 5:21
B. God will Chastise you as a father chastises his child if you continue in Sin.
C. God will allow you to Reap according to what you have Sown.
Galatians 6: 7-8
A. Accept responsibility for your Sin. Your Sin is your own Fault, not anyone
else’s. You will never correct anything until you Face Up to Responsibility.
Proverbs 28:13
2 Corinthians 10:5
D. Realize you are Dead to Sin’s control in Jesus Christ. Dead men cannot Sin
4. The only sure way of overcoming Sin in your life is through the
power of the Word of God as you hide it in your Heart and applied
to your life.
H. Trust God’s Promises to cleanse you and to fight your Battles for you.
A. Do not involve yourself with Sinful activities. Of course, you must associate
with lost people in order to try to win them, but do not get involved in their
Sin.
Ephesians 5: 5-12
B. Separate yourself from the ways of the World and follow the Lord Jesus
Christ
C. Realize “Separation” is also a positive thing. Not only are you to be separate
from the World, but you are to separate yourself UNTO the Gospel.
Romans 1:1
D. Understand that ALL Sin comes with hidden “Cost” and “Problems”
attached to it.
A.
B.
C.
A.
B.
3. Briefly explain in your own words what the Apostle Paul is communicating to us
in Romans 7: 14-25.
4. All Sin originates from one of three Categories. List the three that are seen in
1 John 2:16.
A.
B.
C.
5. Match the above Categories with the three things that Eve saw in Genesis 3:6.
A.
B.
C.
6. Match the above Categories with the three areas in which Jesus was tempted by
the devil in Matthew 4: 1-11.
A.
B.
C.
A.
B.
C.
9. List three ways that help minimize the Influence of a sinful World on your life.
A.
B.
C.
A. Romans 13:14
C. 1 John 1:9
D. 2 Corinthians 7:1
11. Jesus Christ overcame His temptation by quoting scripture (Matthew 4:3-11).
A. 1 Corinthians 10:13
B. Psalm 119:11
2. Sometimes you have to Sin because someone else forces you to.
From the Bible Principles taught in this Lesson, you should understand these teachings
are false and why.
Write any questions you may have concerning the Subjects in this Lesson.
The New Testament is very clear, that as Saved People you are no longer bound by
Law to please God. You are now under “His Grace”. However, many people, take this
freedom or liberty as an opportunity to Sin, thinking they are free to do as they wish.
Rom 6:2 God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin,
live any longer therein?
The purpose of this Lesson is to help you understand just what your Liberties in Jesus
Christ are and what lines need to be drawn in your life in relation to your actions as a
child of God.
B. This Liberty deals with “the various areas” of our involvement in Life.
D. Another word or term for Liberty, is our “Free Will”, freedom to Choose
1. Choices that determine his future and destiny with the Lord.
2. Every Decision and Choice we now make, will have Eternal affects
upon Ourselves, the ones we love and those around us.
E. Our Liberty and Free Will is to be used to serve “God” and “other’s”
F. Our tendency is, WE abuse “God’s Grace” often times under the names of;
Gal 5:13 For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use
not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.
1 Peter 2:16 As free, and not using your liberty for a cloak (cover) of
maliciousness, but as the servants of God.
Gal 5:1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath
made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.
G. In the Christian life, .it is what you can “Give Up” for the Lord that counts,
…. not what you can “Get Away With” in the name of Liberty. Matt 16:24
H. When it come to Liberty and Free Will, if you put yourself in a Position
“to Sin”, you will eventually get into SIN.
John 8:36
A. You are free from the Old Testament Law to do “what is Right”,
and not “what you Want”.
1. Your Liberty and Free Will is not so you can feed your Sinful Flesh.
Galatians 5:13
1 Peter 2:16
3. But Salvation will not keep you from the Consequences of Bad and
Wrong choices you make in life with your Liberty and Free Will.
Galatians 6: 7-8
B. Your choice “to Obey” will bring Good Fruit into your life.
Romans 6:22
Philippians 1: 9-11
C. Now please understand that, your choice will result in “Glory to God” one
way or another.
2. Many times God can get more Glory out of a “christians Funeral”
that He can by “the life” they have chose to Live.
2 Timothy 2: 20-21
IV. The Cost Associated Misuse Of Our Liberty And Free Will
A. The Consequences of Bad and Wrong choices WE make in life with our
Liberty and Free Will are clear.
A. You are a Testimony for Good or for Bad whether you want to be or not.
Romans 14:7
B. You are to avoid things which could cause a Weaker Christian to stumble in
his Faith.
C. You are to avoid things which appear Wrong even though they may not be
wrong for the sake of others.
D. You are to have a Good Testimony toward both Saved and Lost people.
Romans 14:18
1. To the Saved.
2. To the Lost.
3. The purpose of this is to Influence them for good in the Lord Jesus
Christ.
1. In relation to God.
2. In relation to parents.
Ephesians 6: 1-3
3. In relation to others.
1 Corinthians 6:12
1 Corinthians 10:23
8. What is Good or Right about this thing that I would allow in My life?
1. You can achieve that balance ONLY through the power of the Holy
Spirit as you walk with Him.
LESSON #13
2. The Word of God draws some Boundaries on our Freedom. Explain those
boundaries from each of the following verses.
A. Galatians 5:13
B. Romans 6:18
C. 1 Peter 2:16
3. When you choose to SIN, what are the Consequences of your choice?
A.
B.
C.
4. God will get the Glory from your Life, either as a ________________________
_________________________.
5. List four ways that your Freedom can influence People around you.
A.
B.
C.
D.
6. You are to have a Good Testimony toward both Saved and Lost people. What is the
reason for this?
7. List eight Questions you can consider in Setting the bounds of Your personal
Liberty and Free Will ?.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
8. What is the role of the Holy Spirit regarding your Personal Liberty?
2. You are Free to do whatever you want regardless of how it affects other people.
From the Bible Principles taught in this Lesson, you should understand these teachings
are false and why.
Write any questions you may have concerning the Subjects in this Lesson.
Since the Bible is the Final Authority in everything you will ever encounter in life, it is
no surprise it has a great deal to say about how you are to conduct yourself on your job.
We spend about one-fourth of our Adult life on the job and it is essential to your growth
to learn how the Lord Jesus Christ would have you look at this area of Responsibility.
If you intend to be an effective Servant of God, you must do so with all Your Life and
not just three-fourths of it.
This Lesson is designed to help you be the type of Employee or Employer God would
have you to Be.
Ephesians 4:1
B. You are an vital part of the Body of Christ and your contribution is
important. God expects “every Christian” to be involved in the Lord’s work.
C. Your service for God is to be at All times, not just when you go to Church.
II. Your Job Has A Primary And Practical Purpose To Support Your Ministry
Galatians 6:10
2 Corinthians 5:20
A. Your “Fellow Workers” are probably the greatest Exposure you have to
Lost people.
B. Your life may be the only True Witness of the Lord Jesus Christ they ever
see.
a. See “Our life” may be, the only Bible that some People,
will ever READ !
2 Corinthians 3:2
C. You will have a much greater influence on those you spend the most time
with. Although total strangers are surely an opportunity for a witness, those
who can see a consistent Testimony of a Christian’s life are much easier to
win.
Titus 2: 9-10
Leviticus 19:11
D. Respect your Company’s Time – do Eight hours of work for Eight hours of
pay.
E. Do the very best you can to help the Company succeed and make your
Employer look good.
F. Mind your Own Business and do not let someone else’s laziness affect YOU.
A. Treat people justly and equally. Set standards for them consistent with those
you set for yourself.
B. Consider the needs of Others without being consumed by your own self-
interests or a Business success.
Philippians 2: 2-3
1. A great Bible Principle is, “He that is faithful in that which is least
is faithful also in much…” (Luke 16:10)
3. Realize the more Responsibilities you have, the more time and
energy is demanded.
2 Timothy 2:4
a. You cannot Quit your Job or take off Work because of a few
minor conflicts.
b. 1 Peter 3: 16-17
2. Expect a certain amount of Adversity from the World if you are truly
serving Jesus Christ.
2 Timothy 3:12
1 Peter 2: 18-23
6. Write out on Paper the Lord’s leading in this matter and review it
with other Strong and Committed believers.
1. Why are all Christians called into “full-time Christian service?” Give a scripture
reference for each reason.
A.
B.
C.
2. The primary purpose of your Job is to support your ministry. List the three
Ministries you need to support.
A.
B.
C.
A.
B.
4. What are the Attitudes you should have toward your Company and/or Supervisor?
A.
B.
C.
D.
F.
5. List some Principles you should observe from Genesis 39: 1-6, in the life of Joseph
which had an impact on his Master.
A.
B.
C.
6. As an Employer, what are some questions you should ask yourself concerning your
attitude toward the people who work for you ?
A.
B.
C.
D.
7. List three costs to consider when deciding whether or not to take a Promotion.
A.
B.
C.
8. What should you do when your Job schedule does not allow you to be involved in
Church activities ?
A.
B.
C.
10. What should you consider if someone at Work gives you a hard time concerning
your Christian faith?
A.
B.
C.
11. When you are looking for a new Job, what should you Consider?
A.
B.
C.
D.
From the Bible Principles taught in this Lesson, you should understand these Beliefs are
false and why.
Write any questions you may have concerning the Subjects in this Lesson.
The Bible is very clear that the present “World System” is contrary to God’s Eternal
purpose. The Word of God commands His children to be separate from this World
System. At the same time, we are to reach Lost men and women who live in it for Jesus
Christ.
This Lesson is designed to show you how to live “a balanced” and “consistent” Life in
order to influence people for the Lord Jesus Christ without the World influencing them
for Evil.
I. Learn To Expect Opposition From The World If You Live For Jesus Christ
John 15:18-21
B. You will be opposed only if you “Live for Him”. If you go along with the
World, you will not be opposed.
2 Timothy 3:12
A. Your opposition will come from those closest to You, those who know you
best like – Friends, Family, Fellow workers and Acquaintances.
B. Your opposition will come from “Lost People” in General. The two
Spiritual Families have NEVER gotten along and NEVER will.
Galatians 4:29
1. The nature and course of this Present World System is against God.
2 Corinthians 4:3-4
1. He is your Adversary.
1 Peter 5:8
Ephesians 2:2
Proverbs 16:7
1 John 5:4-5
D. Love your enemies and help them. Jesus Christ loved His enemies enough to
die for them when He didn’t have to do it.
1. The World cannot understand this type of Love, and those who are
seeking the Truth will be drawn to IT.
E. Pray for your Enemies; Pray with Pure motives and by Obedience.
Matthew 5:44
F. Keep Good Company. Associate with People who love God and want to
serve Him.
Romans 12:1-2
IV. Learn How The Lost World Should View You As A Christian
A. They should know you love God – NOT by your Mouth, but by your LIFE.
1 Corinthians 8:3
B. They should see your life-style as separate from the World and your behavior
a Testimony to others.
C. They should view you as moderate in all things, but not so peculiar that you
lose influence. This would include your dress – moderate, not weird.
D. They should see you as being open and honest in all matters.
Philippians 2:14-15
C. Your “Mission” is to Reach, Touch and Affect the Lost for Jesus Christ.
A. Government is one of three institutions ordained by God. The other two are
the Family and the Church. All governments are influenced and some what
controlled by Satan (Luke 4:5-6), and therefore, are essentially against God.
However, you are still to submit to the ordinance of God.
Romans 13:1-2
B. If you do what is Right, you have no Reason to Fear. God will honor you for
doing Right.
Romans 13:3-5
1 Peter 2:13-15
1 Peter 2:17-23 – When Peter wrote these words, Nero was king, perhaps
the most Wicked King Rome ever had.
Titus 2:14
1. As a Christian you will encounter some opposition from the World. Why is this?
A.
B.
A.
B.
C.
D.
3. There are ways the Christian can deal with opposition from the World. Briefly
explain how the following verses can help you.
A. Proverbs 15:1
B. Proverbs 16:7
C. 1 John 5:4-5
D. Romans 12:20-21
E. Matthew 5:44
F. Proverbs 13:20
G. Romans 12:2
4. When Lost people observe your life, What should they SEE?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
A.
B.
C.
A.
B.
C.
A.
B.
C.
D.
8. Many “Christian” groups today are trying to force Morality on people through the
passing of Laws. Why won’t this Process work?
From the Bible Principles taught in this Lesson, you should understand these Attitudes
are false and why.
Write any questions you may have concerning the Subjects in this Lesson.
The Christian life is a series of choices and decisions we all must answer for some day.
The Bible warns us that God’s ways are not our ways (Isa 55:8-9), because man looks on
outward physical matters while God looks at the heart attitude and operates in the
Spiritual realm.
If you are going to serve God effectively, you must take your focus off physical matters
and concentrate on the Spiritual. Your life will only make sense and have purpose and
meaning as you live in the Spiritual realm, focused upon Eternal matters and issues.
This Lesson is designed to keep your focus on these Eternal matters by detailing your
final accountability to the Lord Jesus Christ as His servant.
A. First, Judgment faces every human being who has ever lived.
II. Understand For What You Will Be Judged At The Judgment Seat Of Christ
1 Corinthians 3:11-15
B. Your work will be judged for the quality as opposed to the quantity.
2. Duty and obedience are more important than feelings and emotion.
If the proper works are maintained, the proper attitudes will come
naturally and the proper relationships will be developed.
a. Ashamed for not living for the Lord Jesus Christ at His
appearing.
1 John 2:28
1 Corinthians 3:15
c. Losing rewards because they lived in Sin, rather than for Jesus
Christ.
The Rewards obtainable at the Judgment Seat of Christ can be seen by studying
the Five Crowns in the New Testament:
Revelation 22:20
2. Your overriding desire should be, at all times, to be with the Lord.
Philippians 1:23-24
3. You will not love His appearing unless you, like Paul, have fought a
good fight, finished your course, and kept the faith!
2 Timothy 4:7
Romans 6:6-11
2 Corinthians 12:7-10
Philippians 4:1
Luke 15:7
E. Crown of Glory – 1 Peter 5:4 – the Shepherd’s Crown. Given to those who
Pastor or Shepherd or Oversee people in the Word of God.
1. The New Testament is very clear that ALL saved people are to be
actively teaching someone the Word of God, not just Preachers.
Ephesians 4:11-16
Proverbs 4:7-9
Psa 96:13 “.. he shall judge the world with righteousness, and the people
with his truth.
Mat 25:23 His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful
servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler
over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.
5th Your place of Position Luke 12:42, Mark 10:37, Rev 3:21
VII. Basic Question: Why should I be concerned about the “Judgment Seat of Christ?”
A. The focus on the return of the Lord Jesus Christ is one of the most practical
Doctrines for everyday living in the Bible.
Notice in the following verses how many practical Character qualities are
produced by focusing on the return of the Lord Jesus Christ.
1. Patience
2. Peace
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
3. Joy
1 Thessalonians 2:19
4. Holiness
5. Confidence
6. Diligence in Service
2 Timothy 4:1-8
7. Righteous Living
Titus 2:11-14
1 Peter 1:5-7
B. The rewards you receive on earth are all temporal and will perish. The
rewards you receive at the Judgment Seat of Christ are eternal and will never
perish.
2 Corinthians 4:17-5:4
A.
B.
C.
D.
3. There are some things of which you should beware regarding the Judgment Seat of
Christ. List them below.
A.
B.
C.
4. The real servants of Jesus Christ will be revealed and the less sincere will be
exposed. What are two principles to remember concerning this? Give a scripture
reference for each.
A.
B.
5. There will be rewards available for those who are found to be faithful in their service
to the Lord Jesus Christ. List the five crowns and describe briefly what they are
given for.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
6. When a Christian focuses his attention on the Return of the Lord Jesus Christ, he
tends to develop some proper Character Qualities. List them.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
7. What is the difference between the Rewards you receive on Earth and the ones
received at the Judgment Seat of Christ?
8. What is the greatest benefit in your life of constantly focusing on the Return of the
Lord Jesus Christ?
2. Christians will be judged for their “heart attitude” apart from righteous works.
From the Bible Principles taught in this Lesson, you should understand these teachings
are false and why.
Write any questions you may have concerning the Subjects in this Lesson.