Key Truth Review Lesson #9 Lesson Nine We don't know when Jesus will return, but we do know the world will become ________________ as the end approaches. When a person dies, his soul and body ________________. When Jesus returns the soul and body will be ________________. He will say "_______________ from me" to all who rejected him. He will say, "____________ to me" to all who believed in him as shown by their lives. This is the final redemption when we will be totally free from ________________, ________________ and Satan's ________________ over us.

Key Truth Answers Lesson Nine We don't know when Jesus will return, but we do know the world will become UNGODLY as the end approaches. When a person dies, his soul and body SEPARATE. When Jesus returns the soul and body will be REUNITED. He will say "DEPART from me" to all who rejected him. He will say, "COME to me" to all who believed in him as shown by their lives. This is the final redemption when we will be totally free from SIN, DEATH, and Satan's POWER over us.

Opening Prayer

LESSON 10 THE HOLY SPIRIT SANCTIFIES US

Introduction

John 19:30 30 When he had received the drink, Jesus said, "It is finished." With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.

The Holy Spirit Sanctifies Us Christ’s work of redeeming the world is completed.

Acts 16:31 31 They replied, "Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved--you and your household."

The Holy Spirit Sanctifies Us Christ’s work of redeeming the world is completed. Personal benefit from this is ours by faith (trust).

HOW WE COME TO TRUST IN JESUS CHRIST

How We Come to Trust in Jesus Christ 1. What are we like by nature:

Ephesians 2:1 1 As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins,

How We Come to Trust in Jesus Christ 1. What are we like by nature: a. Dead in trespasses and sins

Romans 8:7 7 the sinful mind is hostile to God. It does not submit to God's law, nor can it do so.

How We Come to Trust in Jesus Christ 1. What are we like by nature: a. Dead in trespasses and sins b. Enemies of God

1 Corinthians 2:14 14 The man without the Spirit does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him, and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned.

How We Come to Trust in Jesus Christ 1. What are we like by nature: a. Dead in trespasses and sins b. Enemies of God c. Blind to God’s message, we think it is foolishness

How We Come to Trust in Jesus Christ 1. What are we like by nature: a. Dead in trespasses and sins b. Enemies of God c. Blind to God’s message, we think it is foolishness Therefore we cannotby our own thinking or choosing come to believe in Jesus as our Savior.

How We Come to Trust in Jesus Christ 2. How saving faith comes:

Ephesians 2:4,5,8,9 4 But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, 5 made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions--it is by grace you have been saved. 8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith--and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God-- 9 not by works, so that no one can boast.

How We Come to Trust in Jesus Christ 2. How saving faith comes: a. it is a gift of God

Romans 10:17 17 Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word of Christ.

How We Come to Trust in Jesus Christ 2. How saving faith comes: a. it is a gift of God b. through the Gospel message

1 Corinthians 12:3 3 Therefore I tell you that no one who is speaking by the Spirit of God says, "Jesus be cursed," and no one can say, "Jesus is Lord," except by the Holy Spirit.

How We Come to Trust in Jesus Christ 3. The one who is in charge of this work is the Holy Spirit Forgiveness New Life Salvation

The Means of Grace Forgiveness New Life Salvation Forgiveness New Life Salvation God’s Word (Bible) “The Means of Grace” Sacraments Gospel God’s Reservoir Our Heart

Spiritual Surgery

THE WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

The Work of the Holy Spirit 1. The Holy Spirit calls methat is, He

The Work of the Holy Spirit 1. The Holy Spirit calls methat is, He Leads me to know and trust my Savior, Jesus

2 Thessalonians 2:14 14 He called you to this through our gospel, that you might share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

The Work of the Holy Spirit 1. The Holy Spirit calls methat is, He Leads me to know and trust my Savior, Jesus bythe Gospel This work of the Holy Spirit is called … CONVERSION (being turned around), or REGERATION being born again.

Psalm 19:7-8 7 The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul. The statutes of the LORD are trustworthy, making wise the simple. 8 The precepts of the LORD are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes.

The Work of the Holy Spirit 2. The Holy Spirit enlightens me that is, He gives me spiritual understanding and joy (through the Gospel).

2 Thessalonians 2:13 13 From the beginning, God chose you to be saved through the sanctifying work of the Spirit and through belief in the truth.

The Work of the Holy Spirit 1. The Holy Spirit sanctifies, that is, He

Titus 2: For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. 12 It teaches us to say "No" to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self- controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, 13 while we wait for the blessed hope--the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, 14 who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good.

The Work of the Holy Spirit 1. The Holy Spirit sanctifies, that is, He sets me apart from the unbelieving world for a life of good works.

Hebrews 11:6 6 And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.

The Work of the Holy Spirit 4. The Holy Spirit keeps me in the faith Gospel. through the

Application Questions Some people claim that in order to be Christians they had to make a “decision for Christ.” (That’s why Billy Graham titled his monthly magazine Decision.) Give several reasons why may not be appropriate to say that we make a decision for Christ.

TWO REMINDERS FOR GOD’S CHILDREN

Matthew 12:31 31 And so I tell you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven.

1 Thessalonians 5:19 19 Do not put out the Spirit's fire;

Ephesians 4:30 30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.

Two Reminders For God’s Children 1. Do not grieve the Holy Spirit by closing your heart to the Word.

Ephesians 5: Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit. 19 Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord,

Two Reminders For God’s Children 1. Do not grieve the Holy Spirit by closing your heart to the Word. 2. Be filled continually with the Spirit through faithful use of God’s Word in worship.

Application Questions Which of these things do you consider the most important and why: God created you, Christ redeemed you, or the Holy Spirit brought you to faith?

Application Questions Evaluate this statement: Since the Holy Spirit brings people to faith only by the gospel in his Word and the sacraments, then that means the Holy Spirit’s work is limited to how much mission work we do.

Application Questions Agree or Disagree? Paul’s conversion was greater than ours because he was a persecutor of Christians.

ASSIGNMENT FOR NEXT WEEK 1.Study carefully the notes you have taken in class; be sure you understand them. 2.Study carefully questions # 213 – 234 in the Catechism. 3.Complete the “Working with God’s Word” section. 4.Memorize these Bible passages Ephesians 2:4-5 – “Because of His great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions.” Ephesians 2:8-9 – “ It is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.” 1 Corinthians 12:3 – “ No one can say ‘Jesus is Lord’. except by the Holy Spirit.” 5. Memorize the 3 rd Article of the Apostles Creed. 6. Complete Worksheet #10 and have parents correct it.

Key Truths Lesson Ten By nature we are ________________ in sin, ________________ of God and ________________ to God's message. Faith in Jesus is a ________________ of God that comes to me through the ________________. The person of the triune God who is in charge of this work is the ________________. The work of the Holy Spirit is called ________________ (being turned around) or ________________ (being born again). Don't push the Spirit away by neglecting his Word, but be ________________ with the Spirit by using God's Word in worship.

Key Truths Lesson Ten By nature we are DEAD in sin, ENEMIES of God and BLIND to God's message. Faith in Jesus is a GIFT of God that comes to me through the GOSPEL. The person of the triune God who is in charge of this work is the HOLY SPIRIT. The work of the Holy Spirit is called CONVERSION (being turned around) or REGENERATION (being born again). Don't push the Spirit away by neglecting his Word, but be FILLED with the Spirit by using God's Word in worship.