1. GT 201: NEW CREATION = BASICS OF CHRISTIANITY
Mike Adebiyi (Ph.D.)

2. WHY IS THE NEW BIRTH NECESSARY?
Man was created in the image of God, a ruler on the earth (Gen. 1:26-28)
Man disobeyed God, lost his position and took on the nature of the devil (Gen. 2:16-17, Rom. 3:23)
The new birth is man’s only opportunity for restoration (John 3:3-6)

3. NEW CREATION BASICS OF CHRISTIANITY
Rom 3:23 For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God. Rom 5:12 Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:

4. NEW CREATION BASICS OF CHRISTIANITY
Rom 5:17 For if by one man’s offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ. Rom 5:19 For as by one man’s disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous.

5. NEW CREATION BASICS OF CHRISTIANITY
Rom 5:21 That as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord. 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.

6. NEW CREATION BASICS OF CHRISTIANITY
You are a new creation, brand new specie. The nature of God is in you.
Therefore, you must learn how to live your new life just as a newborn baby must learn to do certain things in this world. (1 Peter 2:2 As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby)

7. WHAT HAPPENED AT THE NEW BIRTH?
Jesus took your place.
When he died, you died. (Rom. 6:8)
When he was buried, you were buried. (Col. 2:12)
When he was made alive, you were made alive. (Col.2:13)
When he was vindicated, you were vindicated. (1Tim.3:16)
When he was raised to sit in heaven, you were raised with him. (Eph. 2:6)

8. Basic Foundation of Christianity
Hebrews 6:1-2 Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, 2 Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.

9. Doctrine of Christ Journey to Perfection (Heb 6:1-2):
Journey to Perfection (Heb 6:1-2):
repentance from dead works,
faith toward God,
doctrine of baptisms,
of laying on of hands,
resurrection of the dead, and
eternal judgment.

10. REPENTANCE FROM DEAD WORKS
Repentance is a change of mind and attitude leading to a change of action (2 Chr 7: 14)
A dead work is anything we do which is devoid of the life of God. (Heb. 9:14)

11. REPENTANCE FROM DEAD WORKS
The marks of true repentance are
Godly sorrow (2 Cor. 7:10);
Confession of sin (1John 1:9);
Forsaking sin (Proverbs 28:13); and
Hatred of sin (Ezek. 20:43-44)

12. Faith towards God FAITH – Faith is absolute trust in God (Heb. 11:1)
Faith comes by hearing (Rom. 10:17).
Our faith should grow just as a seed grows (Rom 1:17)

13. Faith towards God
Without faith, it is impossible to please God (Heb. 11:6).
Faith is a gift from God (Eph. 2:8)
With faith, all things are possible. (Matt. 17:20)

14. Doctrine of Baptism There are three (3) major baptisms:
Baptism into the body of Christ – Done by the Holy Spirit at Salvation. (1 Cor12:13)
Baptism in Water – Identification with the death, burial and resurrection of Christ. (Rom. 6:3-4, Matt. 28:19)
Baptism in the Holy Spirit – can be received by laying of hands. (Acts 19: 1-6)

15. LAYING ON OF HANDS
LAYING ON OF HANDS – Placing hands upon the body of another person for a definite spiritual purpose.
It had a lot of significance in the old testament (Lev. 1:1-4, Gen. 48:14, Deut. 34:9)

16. LAYING ON OF HANDS Reasons:
To impart healing (Luke 4:40, Mark 16:17-18)
(b) To impart baptism of the Holy Spirit (Acts 19:6)
(c) To impart spiritual gifts and blessings (Rom. 1:11, 1Tim. 4:14, 2 Tim. 1:6)
(d) To set people apart for specific assignment (Acts 13:2-3).

17. LAYING ON OF HANDS
However, care should be taken in the laying on of hands. (1Tim. 5:22).
Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men’s sins: keep thyself pure.

18. RESURRECTION OF THE DEAD
RESURRECTION OF THE DEAD – It means raising up or rising up (1Cor. 15:16-18)
(a)Some people were raised from the dead (John 11:1-45).
(b) Jesus Himself was raised (Matt. 28:6)

19. RESURRECTION OF THE DEAD
(C ) Future resurrection coming (1Thess. 4:16-17).
(d) Believers will be raised (1Cor. 15: )
(e)Resurrection day is reward day (1Cor. 3:10-15).

20. ETERNAL JUDGEMENT
ETERNAL JUDGEMENT – There is eternal blessing in heaven as well as eternal judgment in hell.
Some teachings on eternal judgment are unscriptural – annihilation, purgatory, universal reconciliation.

21. ETERNAL JUDGEMENT
Saints will be judged (Rom. 14:10-12). Sinners will be judged (Rev. 20:11-15).
Eternal judgment is eternal separation from God (Matt. 18:8-9, 25:41-46).
Therefore, we must make the salvation of souls our priority. (Matt. 28:18-20).

22. CHRISTIAN DISCIPLINE
Moderation in all things (sleeping, eating, spending, dressing, etc). I Cor. 6:12; Prov. 23:21; Prov. 20:13; I Tim. 2:9; Phil. 4:5.
Work. Prov. 20:13; II Thess. 3:10.
Use of the tongue. James 1:26; 3:2; Rom. 12:14.

23. CHRISTIAN DISCIPLINE
Respect for others especially church leader. I Tim. 5:1-2, 17; Heb. 13:17; Josh. 1:16-18; Num. 16:1-5,
Respect for parents. Eph. 6:1-3.
Respect for the Government and Employers. I Pet 2:13-19.

24. CHRISTIAN DISCIPLINE Orderliness. I Cor. 14:40.
Sources of pleasure. I Thess. 5:22; I Pet. 4:3; Eph. 5:11-12.

25. CHRISTIAN CONDUC T
Bad temper. Eccl. 7:9; Prov. 16:32; 19:11; James 1:19.
Malice, envy, and strife. I Cor. 3:3; Eph. 4:31; I Cor. 6:1-7.

26. CHRISTIAN CONDUC T
Unforgiveness. Matt. 18:32-35; Mark 11:25-26; Eph. 4:32.
Moodiness and depression. Prov. 15:13; 17:22; 15:15.

27. CHRISTIAN CONDUC T Cruelty. Prov. 11:17; Eccl. 7:17; Matt. 5:7.
IN SUMARY…………………..

28. WHAT HAPPENED AT THE NEW BIRTH?
Jesus took your place.
When he died, you died. (Rom. 6:8)
When he was buried, you were buried. (Col. 2:12)
When he was made alive, you were made alive. (Col.2:13)
When he was vindicated, you were vindicated. (1Tim.3:16)
When he was raised to sit in heaven, you were raised with him. (Eph. 2:6)

29. Doctrine of Christ Journey to Perfection (Heb 6:1-2):
Journey to Perfection (Heb 6:1-2):
repentance from dead works,
faith toward God,
doctrine of baptisms,
of laying on of hands,
resurrection of the dead, and
eternal judgment.

30. CHRISTIAN DISCIPLINE Work. Use of the tongue. Respect for Parents
Respect for others
Respect for the government
Orderliness
Source of pleasure

31. CHRISTIAN CONDUCT Bad temper. Malice, envy, and strife. Unforgiveness
Moodiness and depression
Cruelty

32. CHRISTIAN CONDUC T Cruelty. Prov. 11:17; Eccl. 7:17; Matt. 5:7.
Ephesians 5:8-9 For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light: (For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;)