Lesson 1

Your New Life II Corinthians 5:17 Galatians 6:15 2 Corinthians 5:17 17 - Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. Galatians 6:15 15 - For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but a new creature.

Characteristics of: Your Father’s Kingdom Born into a New Realm Lordship of Jesus Christ

The Gospel I Corinthians 15:3-4 Romans 6:9-11 Acts 2:38 3 - For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 - And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: Romans 6:9-11 9 - Knowing that Christ being raised from the dead dieth no more; death hath no more dominion over him. 10 - For in that he died, he died unto sin once: but in that he liveth, he liveth unto God. 11 - Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord. Acts 2:38 38 - Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

Jesus Gave the Keys to Peter Matthew 16:18-19 18 - That thou appear not unto men to fast, but unto thy Father which is in secret: and thy Father, which seeth in secret, shall reward thee openly. 19 - Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

Receive His Name in Baptism Colossians 2:10-12 Acts 4:12 Acts 10:48 Col 2:10 And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power: Col 2:11 In whom also ye are circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, in putting off the body of the sins of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ: Col 2:12 Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead. Act 4:12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. Act 10:48 And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days. Act 8:16 (For as yet he was fallen upon none of them: only they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.)

Acts 1:8 Receive His Nature - Through the Holy Ghost John 16:13 Joh 16:6 But because I have said these things unto you, sorrow hath filled your heart. Joh 16:7 Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you. Act 1:8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. Joh 16:13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.

Begotten of the Father John 1:12 I John 3:1-2 Romans 8:14-16 John 1:12 12 - But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: 1 John 3:1-2 1 - Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not. 2 - Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. Romans 8:14-16 14 - For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. 15 - For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. 16 - The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:

Children of Abraham Galatians 3:14, 27 Genesis 12:2-3 Galatians 3:14 14 - That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith. Galatians 3:27 27 - For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ. Genesis 12:2-3 2 - And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing: 3 - And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed.

What is it? (Your Father’s House) Ephesians 2:19-20 I Peter 2:5 I Corinthians 3:9 Ephesians 2:19-20 19 - Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God; 20 - And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone; 1 Peter 2:5 5 - Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 3:9 9 - For we are labourers together with God: ye are God's husbandry, ye are God's building.

Benefits of Our Father’s House A Treasure House Transformation (II Corinthians 5:17) Peace Fellowship Food (Matthew 4:4) Strength (Acts 1:8) 2 Corinthians 5:17 17 - Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. Matthew 4:4 4 - But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God. Acts 1:8 8 - But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.

New Environment - the Christian home has: Trust Security Peace Provision

Growing Up In His House - (Maturity is not governed by years) Learning to Understand Your New Life

Romans 8:7 – Carnal mind is Enmity with God I Corinthians 3:1 God give us New Desires Romans 8:7 – Carnal mind is Enmity with God I Corinthians 3:1 II Thessalonians 2:8-12 Romans 8:7 7 - Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. 1 Corinthians 3:1 1 - And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ. 2 Thessalonians 2:8-12 8 - And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming: 9 - Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders, 10 - And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. 11 - And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie: 12 - That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.

Learning to Eat II Peter 3:18 II Peter 1:4 2 Peter 3:18 18 - But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen. 2 Peter 1:4 4 - Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.

Learning to Walk Ephesians 3:17-19 Ephesians 3:17-19 17 - That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, 18 - May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; 19 - And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God.