Newton church of Christ 11/19/2018 “Let Us Run With Endurance The Race That Is Set Before Us” Hebrews 12:1-3 Class Number 1 First Principles New Convert Class

“Let Us Run With Endurance The Race That Is Set Before Us” First Principles Class Notes To Take Note of: Do not ever accept my word, anyone's word, or any written material unless you have checked it against the Bible (Galatians 1:6-9, I John 4:1). Since being in this class is voluntary, I hope that everyone will put in their best effort for preparation before each class and for participation during each class. If you miss a class, make sure you talk to one of your class mates and get the notes so you can keep up with the class on your own. We will try to have 15 minutes at the end of each class to have a question/answer discussion. If you have a question do not be afraid to speak up. If you do not feel comfortable speaking in class, write your question on a piece of paper and give it to myself and we will make sure it is discussed in class. 11/19/201811/19/2018 First Principles New Convert Class

“Let Us Run With Endurance The Race That Is Set Before Us” 2 Cor. 5:17 "Therefore, if anyone {is} in Christ, {he is} a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.“ 11/19/201811/19/2018 First Principles New Convert Class

First Principles New Convert Class Examples of Conversions in Acts Believed Repented Confessed Baptized Pentecost – Acts 2:14-41 Implied 37,38 38,41 Samaria – Acts 8:5-13 12 12,13 Eunuch – Acts 8:35-39 36,37 37 38 Saul – Acts 9,22,26 22:16 Cornelius Acts 10:34-48 43 48 Lydia – Acts 16:13-15 14 15 Jailor – Acts 16:30-34 31 33 Corinthians Acts 18:8 8 Ephesians - Acts 19:3-5 5 11/19/201811/19/2018 First Principles New Convert Class

Every Spiritual Blessing Baptised into Christ Romans 6:3 Gal 3:27 IN CHRIST Every Spiritual Blessing OUTSIDE CHRIST Lost With No Hope Eph 1:3 -Every Spiritual Blessing. Eph 1:7 -Redemption. Eph 1:7 -Forgiveness of Sins. Romans 8:2 -No Condemnation. 2 Cor 5:17 -New Creation. 2 Tim 2:10 -Salvation. 1 John 5:11 -Eternal Life. No Spiritual Blessings. No Redemption No Forgiveness of Sins Condemnation. Old Sinful Creature. No Salvation. No Eternal Life in Heaven.

“Let Us Run With Endurance The Race That Is Set Before Us” Now That I Am A Christian What Now? A new life in Christ begins new relationships. God is our Father, "(26) For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. (27) For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ." [Galatians 3:26-27]. Christ is our Savior, "For the husband is head of the wife, as also Christ is head of the church; and He is the Savior of the body." [Ephesians 5:23]. We have Brothers and Sisters in Christ who strive for the good of each other. We are the body of Christ, the Church, " For we are members of His body, of His flesh and of His bones." [Ephesians 5:30]; And He put all {things} under His feet, and gave Him {to be} head over all {things} to the church, (23) which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all." [Ephesians 1:22-23]. 11/19/201811/19/2018 First Principles New Convert Class

“Let Us Run With Endurance The Race That Is Set Before Us” Now That I Am A Christian What Now? A new life in Christ begins new relationships. A new life in Christ means denying ourselves, "...(12) teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age, (13) looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, (14) who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from every lawless deed and purify for Himself {His} own special people, zealous for good works." [Titus 2:12-14]. 11/19/201811/19/2018 First Principles New Convert Class

Choose Life TODAY!! Life Death The way of truth, trust, submission, and obedience The way of error, rejection, insubordination and rebellion. Choose Life TODAY!! Choose Life TODAY!! Life Death 11/19/201811/19/2018 First Principles New Convert Class

9 Joshua 24:15 (NKJV) “. . . choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, . . . But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord." Don McClain W. 65th St church of Christ - December 3, 2006 11/19/201811/19/2018 First Principles New Convert Class

1010 Mark 16:16 (NKJV) 16 He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned. Don McClain W. 65th St church of Christ - December 3, 2006 11/19/201811/19/2018 First Principles New Convert Class

1111 Acts 2:38 (NKJV) 38 Then Peter said to them, "Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. Don McClain W. 65th St church of Christ - December 3, 2006 11/19/201811/19/2018 First Principles New Convert Class

12 Hebrews 5:8,9 (NKJV) 8 though He was a Son, yet He learned obedience by the things which He suffered. 9 And having been perfected, He became the author of eternal salvation to all who obey Him, Don McClain W. 65th St church of Christ - December 3, 2006 11/19/2018 First Principles New Convert Class

“Let Us Run With Endurance The Race That Is Set Before Us” Now That I Am A Christian What Now? A new life in Christ begins new relationships. IF WE RETURN TO THE WORLD IN UNBELIEF: BLESSINGS ARE LOST Hebrews 3:12 2 Peter 2:20-21 1Corinthians 9:27 Matthew 13:18-23 11/19/201811/19/2018 First Principles New Convert Class

“Let Us Run With Endurance The Race That Is Set Before Us” Now That I Am A Christian What Now? THINGS TO REMEMBER! A New Creature - II Cor. 5:17; Rom. 6:4 A Babe in Christ - I Pet. 2:2; I Cor. 3:1-2 A Critical Period - I Cor. 10:11-13; Heb. 2:1-3 The Possibility of Falling - Acts 8:17-24; I John 2:1-2 You Have An Influence - II Cor. 3:2; Phil. 2:14-15 Christ Is Your Example - I Pet. 2:21; Matt. 10:25 Christ Will Give Help - Phil. 4:13; Heb. 12:1-3 11/19/201811/19/2018 First Principles New Convert Class

“Let Us Run With Endurance The Race That Is Set Before Us” Now That I Am A Christian What Now? THINGS TO REMEMBER! OLD THINGS HAVE PASSED AWAY Leader Satan Works Evil Heart Impure Desires Unholy Serving The Flesh WORKS of FLESH Adultery Fornication Uncleanness Idolatry Hatred Wrath Strife Envying Murders Drunkenness AND SUCH LIKE…… 11/19/201811/19/2018 First Principles New Convert Class

“Let Us Run With Endurance The Race That Is Set Before Us” Now That I Am A Christian What Now? THINGS TO REMEMBER! NEW THINGS THAT OUGHT TO REMAIN Leader Christ Works Good Heart Pure Desires Holy Serving God Relationship and Purpose: God the Father of all Christ Head of the Church 11/19/201811/19/2018 First Principles New Convert Class

“Let Us Run With Endurance The Race That Is Set Before Us” Now That I Am A Christian What Now? THINGS TO REMEMBER! NEW THINGS THAT OUGHT TO REMAIN LOCAL ARRANGEMENTS Elders To Oversee Deacons To Serve Members To Work Fruits of the Spirit Love Joy Longsuffering Gentleness Goodness Faith Meekness Temperance AGAINST SUCH THERE IS NO LAW 11/19/201811/19/2018 First Principles New Convert Class

“Let Us Run With Endurance The Race That Is Set Before Us” Now That I Am A Christian What Now? THINGS TO REMEMBER! NEW THINGS THAT OUGHT TO REMAIN OUR PURPOSE Separate from world. Save Ourselves thru Obedience. Save others thru Evangelism. Do the will of the Father in all things. Glorify God in Heaven 11/19/201811/19/2018 First Principles New Convert Class