Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Canada | Youth Search The Scripture Lesson 751 TRANSFORMING POWER OF THE GOSPEL Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Canada | Youth Search The Scripture

Paul wants the church to know that Superiority of Christ over any culture Paul wants the church to know that True followers are free from ALL man-made rules and evil powers Christian youths must not follow false teachers Youth leaders must expose all false teachers and their teachings

Leading scriptures Colossians 1: 10 Colossians 1:1-11 Memory verse Main Text

Focus of Today’s Study Persuasive Convicted Evangelist Personal Conversion Experience Prayer and Commitment for Every-good work

How can we also become successful in the gospel work today? Colossians 1: 1-3 Psalm 1:1 1Timothy 1:12-14 Galatians 1:10 1Corinthians 9:16,22 Separation from past life experience Avoidance of sinful friends Desire to share the gospel Personal Conviction Personal Salvation

Why did Paul commend their faith and love in Christ? Genuine salvation is by faith in Christ; not in any act or work of personal righteousness (Gal. 3:26; Eph.2:8) The Christian life is only possible by Faith (Rom. 1: 17) Pleasing God can only be achieved by faith (Hebrews 11:6) On the other hand, love is a major key of winning others unto the Lord 1 John 4:7 John 13:35

Lessons from Paul’s Prayer life Prayer will keep us fresh and flowing He is always praying for the church (v. 9) The content of His prayer was in accordance to the will of God (v.10) Paul had prayer partners-Timothy and Epaphras (vs. 4 and 9) Every saved youth should identify another saved youth of the SAME GENDER for partnership in prayers Prayer will keep us fresh and flowing

Questions How can youth leaders protect youths from false doctrines? How can we become committed to the gospel work today? Questions Why should youths strive to have a personal conversion experience? Why should we pray for one another and new converts today?