12:13 Class Rules Need to use the bathroom? Ask a parent volunteer Need handouts from last week? Need to borrow a pen? Loan us a shoe and we will loan you a pen! Need to talk with a friend? Before/after class, but not during

What Makes Me A CHRISTIAN? Understanding Salvation And Sanctification

Quick Review Faith + Repentance = CONVERSION Justification is a legal act of God in which he declares us righteous.

An act of God in which he makes us members of his family. Adoption Defined An act of God in which he makes us members of his family.

1 John 3:1-3 See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. The reason why the world does not know us is that it did not know him. Beloved, we are God’s children now, and what we will be has not yet appeared; but we know that when he appears we shall be like him, because we shall see him as he is. And everyone who thus hopes in him purifies himself as he is pure.

A Wonderful Privilege! “See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God…” Question: Am I amazed at God’s love for me?

What Is A Christian? “The question can be answered in many ways, but the richest answer I know is that a Christian is one who has God as Father.” (J.I. Packer)

“Beloved, we are God’s children now…” A Present Reality “Beloved, we are God’s children now…” Questions: Do I pray to God as Father? Am I grateful for his blessings?

“…we know that when he appears we shall be like him…” A Transforming Truth “…we know that when he appears we shall be like him…” Questions: Do I act like God? Do I want to be like God?

“And everyone who thus hopes in him purifies himself as he is pure.” A Purifying Hope “And everyone who thus hopes in him purifies himself as he is pure.” Questions: How do I think of God? Does his love make me want to live a godly life?

From The Courtroom to The Family Room “To be right with God the Judge is a great thing, but to be loved and cared for by God the Father is greater.” (J.I. Packer)

Starting Point 2011 – April podium Table for water/OJ table 14 chairs podium Table for water/OJ table Table for coffee/food Starting Point 2011 – April