LIGHT Class 2 Timothy 2:15 “Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth.” Matthew 5:16 "Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.”

Outline Session 1: The Scriptures Session 2: God, God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit Session 3: Man, Salvation, God’s Purpose of Grace Session 4: The Church, Baptism and the Lord’s Supper, The Lord’s Day, The Kingdom, Last Things Session 5: Evangelism and Missions, Education, Stewardship, Cooperation Session 6: The Christian and the Social Order, Peace and War, Religious Liberty, The Family 2 Timothy 3:16-17 “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.”

Doctrine Original Word: διδασκαλία, ας, ἡ Transliteration: didaskalia Phonetic Spelling: (did-as-kal-ee'-ah) Definition: instruction, teaching. 1.teaching, instruction: Romans 12:7; Romans 15:4 Romans 12:7Romans 15:4 2.that we might be taught 1 Timothy 4:13, 16; 1 Timothy 5:17; 2 Timothy 3:10, 16; Titus 2:7. Ephesians 4:14; 1 Timothy 1:10; 1 Timothy 4:6; 1 Timothy 6:1, 3; 2 Timothy 4:3; Titus 1:9; Titus 2:1, 10 ; Isaiah 29:13), Matthew 15:9; Mark 7:7; Colossians 2:22; 1 Timothy 4:1. 1 Timothy 4:13, 161 Timothy 5:172 Timothy 3:10, 16Titus 2:7 Ephesians 4:141 Timothy 1:101 Timothy 4:61 Timothy 6:1, 32 Timothy 4:3Titus 1:9Titus 2:1, 10 Isaiah 29:13Matthew 15:9Mark 7:7Colossians 2:221 Timothy 4:1 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. Romans 10:9 If you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

Gnosticism "having knowledge", gnōsis, knowledge) A person attains salvation by learning secret knowledge of their spiritual essence: a divine spark of light or spirit. They then have the opportunity to escape from the prison of their bodies at death. Their soul can ascend to be reunited with the Supreme God at the time of their death. (John 14:6) Pantheism: The belief that the universe and nature is the totality of everything and is identical with divinity. Everything composes an all-encompassing, god. Pantheists do not believe there is one God (John 14:6) Asceticism: The practice of self-denial in an attempt to draw closer to God. It may include such disciplines as fasting, celibacy, wearing simple or uncomfortable clothing, poverty, sleep deprivation, and in extreme forms, flagellation and self-mutilation. Genesis 3:5 "For God knows that when you eat from it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.“ - Satan Transubstantiation: By the consecration of the bread and wine there takes place a change of the whole substance of the bread into the substance of the body of Christ our Lord and of the whole substance of the wine into the substance of his blood Heresy / Apostasy / Blasphemy: Not True – Goes against God’s Word

Truth About Christ’s Death and Resurrection! Propitiation : Paying a price on your behalf that you are have no capability of paying. Romans 3:25, 1 John 2:2 1 John 4:10 Sealed: Permanently acquired with guaranteed and qualified ownership John 6:27, 2 Corinthians 1:22, Ephesians 1:13, 4:30, Revelation 7:3 Finished: To perform, execute, complete, fulfill. The completion of a task, The fulfillment of a contract. John 19:30

THE TRUTH John 14:6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. Accepting Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior is the most important decision you will ever make. Have you made that decision? It has eternal consequences! Evangelism

Exclusivity John 14:6 Acts 4:12 How can someone be saved without accepting Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Savior? - past the age of innocence There is no Plan B!

Evangelism Matthew 28:18-20 Who has the authority to save: God through acceptance of his Son as Lord and Savior: Us: Our Responsibilities: Go Make Disciples Baptize Teach For a Christian this commandment is Optional Mandatory This is a full time part time job X X X X X X X How would our priorities change if we truly understood this? _______________________

Evangelism The Plan Acts 1:8

Education 2 Peter 1:5 Goodness Knowledge Self Control Perseverance Faith Mutual Affection Love Knowledge does not equal wisdom. Wisdom is knowledge that is properly applied What happens when we get these out of sequence? What is the ultimate objective of education (Knowledge) John 13:35 2 Timothy 2:15

Stewardship Who is in ultimate control and has ultimate ownership of everything? Genesis 1:1 Psalm 24:1 Psalm 50:10-11 What is our responsibility to what God has entrusted us with? 1 Peter 4:10 Malachi 3:10 Matthew 23:23 What warning does God give us about Stewardship? Matthew 6:19-21 What does Stewardship Include? How would how we use our talent, time, and tithe change if we truly understood this?

Cooperation Cooperation: A worldwide kingdom work with others who share our faith and values Matthew 28:18-20 Congregationalism: The belief that a local body of believers is directly responsible to God and not to a church hierarchy Colossians 1:18 The Model Church: How powerful can the church be when it all comes together? Acts 2:42-47

THE TRUTH John 14:6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. Accepting Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior is the most important decision you will ever make. Have you made that decision? It has eternal consequences!