CHRISTIANITY 101 The Foundations Of Our Faith
8/17/ CHRISTIANITY 101 Four Components Of This Course Our Salvation (What God has done for us) Believers Baptism (How We Show Our Commitment) The Lords Supper (How We Remember What Christ Did For Us) The Church (The Purpose For The Church)
OUR SALVATION For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16
Most people live their entire lives without ever knowing "WHY?" They exist year after year with no idea of the purpose for their lives and when they don’t have a purpose for their life they often find it meaningless. OUR SALVATION
Real meaning comes from understanding your ___________ ____ ________ OUR SALVATION
Real meaning comes from understanding your Purpose In Life OUR SALVATION
WHY AM I HERE?
I am here to bring God pleasure. Revelations 4:11, Colossians 1:16 WHY AM I HERE?
How Can I Bring God Pleasure?
WHY AM I HERE? How Can I Bring God Pleasure? Fear Him Ps. 147:11
WHY AM I HERE? How Can I Bring God Pleasure? Fear HimHope In Him Ps. 147:11 Ps. 147:11
WHY AM I HERE? How Can I Bring God Pleasure? Fear HimHope In Him Ps. 147:11 Ps. 147:11 Obey Him 1 Samuel 15:22
WHY AM I HERE? How Can I Bring God Pleasure? Fear HimHope In Him Ps. 147:11 Ps. 147:11 Obey HimListen To Him 1 Samuel 15:22 1 Samuel 15:22
Does the LORD delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the voice of the LORD? To obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed is better than the fat of rams. 1 Samuel 15:22 WHY AM I HERE?
35 One of them, an expert in the law, tested him with this question: 36 "Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?" 37 Jesus replied: " 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' 38 This is the first and greatest commandment. 39 And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.‘’40 All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments." Matthew 22:35-40
WHY AM I HERE? What is God Saying & Why?
WHY AM I HERE? The Answer Is Simple.
WHY AM I HERE? God Wants Us To Truly Love Him And Show Love To Others. The Great Thing Is That When We Follow God’s Commands He Rewards Us.
God Rewards Us With: Longevity Prov. 3: 1, 2 WHY AM I HERE?
God Rewards Us With: LongevityProsperity Prov. 3: 1, 2 Psalms 112: 1-3 WHY AM I HERE?
God Rewards Us With: LongevityProsperity Prov. 3: 1, 2 Psalms 112: 1-3 Life & Peace Romans 8:6 WHY AM I HERE?
God Rewards Us With: LongevityProsperity Prov. 3: 1, 2 Psalms 112: 1-3 Life & Peace Purpose Romans 8:6 Romans 8:28 WHY AM I HERE?
I am here to bring God pleasure.
I Bring God Pleasure When I Obey Him. WHY AM I HERE?
I am here to bring God pleasure. I Bring God Pleasure When I Obey Him. God Rewards Me When I Obey Him. WHY AM I HERE?
So What Is The Problem?
Problem # 1: _______________ Problem # 2: _______________ WHAT IS THE PROBLEM?
Problem # 1: Attitude Problem # 2: __ _________ _____________ WHAT IS THE PROBLEM?
Humanity has the natural desire to ____ ____ _______, __________ _______ _____________, and to ____ ______ ______ _________. WHAT IS THE PROBLEM?
Humanity has the natural desire to be the boss, __________ _______ _____________, and to ____ ______ ______ _________.
WHAT IS THE PROBLEM? Humanity has the natural desire to be the boss, ignore God’s directions, and to ____ ______ ______ _________.
WHAT IS THE PROBLEM? Humanity has the natural desire to be the boss, ignore God’s directions, and to do our own thing.
This Attitude is called: ____ ____ is a biblical word that means to _____ ____ _______ Isaiah 53:6, John 3:19 WHAT IS THE PROBLEM?
This Attitude is called: SIN ____ is a biblical word that means to _____ ____ _______ Isaiah 53:6, John 3:19 WHAT IS THE PROBLEM?
This Attitude is called: SIN SIN is a biblical word that means to miss the mark. Isaiah 53:6, John 3:19 WHAT IS THE PROBLEM?
Problem # 1: Attitude Problem # 2: A Broken Relationship
Sin ____________ us from God. WHAT IS THE PROBLEM?
Sin separates us from God. Isaiah. 59:2 Romans. 3:23 WHAT IS THE PROBLEM?
It looks like this Isaiah 64:6, Titus 3:5 WHAT IS THE PROBLEM?
What Is The Solution
Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. John 14:6 What Is The Solution
Jesus died as a _________ so that we can go to heaven. 1 Peter 3:18 Jesus paid the ______ we owed to God for our sins. Romans 6:23 What Is The Solution
Jesus died as a sacrifice so that we can go to heaven. 1 Peter 3:18 Jesus paid the ______ we owed to God for our sins. Romans 6:23 What Is The Solution
Jesus died as a sacrifice so that we can go to heaven. 1 Peter 3:18 Jesus paid the price we owed to God for our sins. Romans 6:23 What Is The Solution
It Looks Like This 1 Timothy. 2:5 What Is The Solution
What Does God Want Me To Do?
_____ That You Are A Sinner. 1 John 1:9 ______ That Jesus Died And Rose Again For You. Romans 10:9 ______ God’s Free Gift Of Salvation And Don’t Try To _____ It. Ephesians 2:8-9
What Does God Want Me To Do? Admit That You Are A Sinner. 1 John 1:9 ______ That Jesus Died And Rose Again For You. Romans 10:9 ______ God’s Free Gift Of Salvation And Don’t Try To _____ It. Ephesians 2:8-9
What Does God Want Me To Do? Admit That You Are A Sinner. 1 John 1:9 Believe That Jesus Died And Rose Again For You. Romans 10:9 ______ God’s Free Gift Of Salvation And Don’t Try To _____ It. Ephesians 2:8-9
What Does God Want Me To Do? Admit That You Are A Sinner. 1 John 1:9 Believe That Jesus Died And Rose Again For You. Romans 10:9 Accept God’s Free Gift Of Salvation And Don’t Try To Earn It. Ephesians 2:8-9