1. The ATONEMENT and the DIVINE INITIATIVE The ATONEMENT and the DIVINE INITIATIVE Adult Sabbath School Lesson PowerPoint Presentation October 25, 2008 4th Quarter 2008, Atonement and the Cross of Christ ADAPT it! Teaching Approach

2. IT WAS REVEALED IN JESUS

3. Memory Verse EPHESIANS 1:9, 10 “Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself: That in the dispensation of the fullness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him.”

4. BENEFITS OF SALVATION STEPS WE NEED TO MAKE Accept God’s love through loving obedience Accept God’s plan of salvation

5. ACCEPT GOD’S LOVE THROUGH LOVING OBEDIENCE STEP ONE

6. God’s Love A. What prompted God to bring salvation to us through Jesus? Romans 5:6-8 God was not obliged to save the human race but because of love

7. God’s Love B. According to Paul, how are we saved? Romans 3:19-22 The works of the law cannot save us We are saved by grace through faith in Jesus

8. ACCEPT GOD’S PLAN OF SALVATION STEP ONE

9. The Plan of Salvation It was formulated before the “foundation of the world.” This was revealed through Christ’s ministry, death, resurrection and mediation A. When was the plan of salvation instituted? Ephesians 1:4

10. The Plan of Salvation Every aspect of His life was part of this plan Dying was not enough, it was necessary for Him to be resurrected B. What did Jesus “need” to do to accomplish His mission? Luke 9:22; 17:25

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12. SUMMARY WE CAN BENEFIT FROM THE PLAN OF SALVATION By accepting God’s plan of salvation By Accepting God’s love through loving obedience

13. IT WAS REVEALED IN JESUS

14. APPLY How can this lesson about the plan of salvation affect my life today? Do I have the desire to accept God’s love through loving obedience? Do I have the desire to accept God’s plan of salvation? Q

15. PLAN How can I use this lesson about God’s plan of salvation this coming week? What are the practical things I can do to benefit from the plan of salvation? Q

16. TRANSFER TRUTH What changes do I need in my life? What biblical principle from the lesson can we use today? Q

17. TRANSFER TRUTH What changes do I need in my life? I need to accept God’s plan of salvation in my life Most of the time I depend upon myself 1.By committing myself to God everyday 2. By meditating upon what Jesus had done for me This coming week I will continue to study Christ’s life from the Bible and from the books of the Spirit of Prophecy PRINCIPLEAPPLICATIONPROBLEMDECISION Let’s make the decision! Q

19. ASSOCIATE truth – Why should I study this lesson? DISCOVER truth – What does the Bible say about this truth? APPLY truth – How can this truth affect my life today ? PLAN using the truth – How can I use this truth today? TRANSFER truth to life – What changes do I need in my life? ADAPT it! Teaching Approach Teach With Power Ministry www.teachwithpower.com Info@teachwithpower.com www.teachwithpower.com Info@teachwithpower.com Effective for SMALL GROUPS