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2. Do you want to put your mark on the map? The Christian Adventure

3. Do you want to make a difference? The Christian Adventure

4. Do you want to be a part of something great? The Christian Adventure

5. Our society uses terms like “You’ve arrived!” “You’ve got it made!” “What do you want to be when you grow up?” The world teaches us to search for the defining moment?

6. Thanksgiving for the Thessalonians’ Faith 2We always thank God for all of you, mentioning you in our prayers. 3We continually remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. 4For we know, brothers loved by God, that he has chosen you, 5because our gospel came to you not simply with words, but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and with deep conviction. You know how we lived among you for your sake. 6You became imitators of us and of the Lord; in spite of severe suffering, you welcomed the message with the joy given by the Holy Spirit. 7And so you became a model to all the believers in Macedonia and Achaia. 8The Lord's message rang out from you not only in Macedonia and Achaia—your faith in God has become known everywhere. Therefore we do not need to say anything about it, 9for they themselves report what kind of reception you gave us. They tell how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God, 10and to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead—Jesus, who rescues us from the coming wrath. I Thessalonians 1:2-10

7. The Christian Adventure Paul uses terms like 3We continually remember…your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope 7And so you became a model …8The Lord's message rang out from you 9for they themselves report what kind of reception you gave us. The Bible teaches us it is the journey not the destination

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9. The Christian Adventure The “not so secret” Ingredients of Faith, Hope, & Love

10. The Christian Adventure Faith: The Foundation Pisteuo (verb ): to believe, to be persuaded of, to place confidence in, to trust

11. The Christian Adventure Everybody has Faith. Period!

12. The Christian Adventure The Evolution or Creation of Faith of Faith Faith that the Sun will rise(statistical faith) Faith in God as Creator (philosophical faith) Faith that the Bible is True (historical faith) Faith in God’s plan for you (trusting faith)

13. The Christian Adventure Faith is Surrender 1Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. Romans 5: 1-2 To Christ

14. The Christian Adventure The work of Faith Faith enables us to be authentic & to live our lives with integrity

15. What does a Christian look like? The Christian Adventure

16. What does it mean to accept Christ as your personal Lord and savior? The Christian Adventure

17. What is freedom in Christ? The Christian Adventure

18. Hope: The Motivator Elpis: favorable and confident expectation. Relating to the unseen and the future. The anticipation of good

19. The Christian Adventure Characteristics of Hope Hope makes us confident(certain hope) Hope frees us from circumstances (eternal hope) Hope perseveres (enduring hope) Hope keeps us focused (steadfast hope)

20. The Christian Adventure Endurance Inspired by Hope 3Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us. Romans 5: 3-5

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22. The Christian Adventure Hope Builds our Character 15But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, 1 Peter 3:15 Which we Communicate with Love

23. How do I discover God’s plan for me? The Christian Adventure

24. What are my God given gifts? The Christian Adventure

25. Why does an all powerful God allow evil in the world? The Christian Adventure

26. Love: The Greatest Gift Agape: describes the attitude of God toward his Son and his people. Christian love is not an impulse of feeling; it does not always run with natural inclinations, nor does it spend itself only on those for whom some affinity is discovered. Love seeks the welfare of all and works no ill to any. When used of God, it expresses a deep and constant love, and interest of a perfect Being towards entirely unworthy objects.

27. The Christian Adventure Love Bears Fruit 4Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. 1 Corinthians 13: 4-7

28. The Christian Adventure Love takes people where they are 44But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45that you may be the sons of your father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and unrighteous. If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? Matthew 5: 44-46

29. The Christian Adventure Labor prompted by Love 6You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. 7Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die. 8But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5: 6-8

30. The Christian Adventure Love is our Window 12Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known. 13And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13:12-13 To understanding Christ

31. Fruit Happens The Adventure of Christianity Faith, Hope & Love Comunicación y Gerencia Rendezvous 2007