1. ADAPT it! Teaching Approach 4 th Quarter 2008 Atonement United to CHRIST Adult Sabbath School Lesson PowerPoint Presentation December 21, 2008

2. The divinity of Christ is our assurance of salvation WE CAN BE UNITED THROUGH CHRIST

3. Memory Verse “Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come.” 2 CORINTHIANS 5:17

4. BECOMING GOD’S PEOPLE STEPS WE NEED TO MAKE Be united in Christ through faith Be united in Christ through baptism

5. BE UNITED IN CHRIST THROUGH FAITH STEP ONE

6. Unity Through Faith The new humanity is formed by those who were born from above and not from the flesh. We become His children through adoption at baptism. A. How does one become part of the new humanity instituted by God through Christ? John 3:3, 5, 6

7. Unity Through Faith The ultimate goal of Christ’s work of salvation is to make all things new. The eradication of sin problem is possible through the work of Christ for us. We can be united with God through Christ. B. What is the ultimate goal of Christ’s work of salvation? Romans 6:4

8. STEP TWO BE UNITED IN CHRIST THROUGH BAPTISM

9. United through Baptism A. How does Paul describe the incorporation of humans into Christ? Romans 6:3-6 Through baptism, we joined Him in His sacrificial death. Our incorporation in the resurrection of Christ means that He has become our only Lord.

10. United through Baptism B. How do we understand the phrase, “in Christ”? Rom. 16:7; I Thess. 4:16 We can enjoy all the benefits of salvation found in the sacrifice of Christ These include grace, the gift of eternal life, justification, forgiveness, and sanctification.

11. Summary WE CAN BE PART OF GOD’S PEOPLE By being united in Christ through baptism By being united in Christ through faith

12. APPLY How can this truth about unity in Christ affect my life today? Do I have the desire to be united in Christ through faith? Do I have the desire to be united in Christ through baptism? Q

13. PLAN How can we use this lesson about unity in Christ this coming week? What are the practical ways I can do to express my unity with God? Q

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

15. TRANSFER TRUTH What changes do I need in my life? I need to be united with God in doing His work of salvation I don’t have time 1. By taking all opportunities for sharing the gospel 2. By spending time in studying This coming week, I will appropriate special time in studying the Word of God and sharing the good news to others PRINCIPLEAPPLICATIONPROBLEMDECISION Let’s make the decision! Q

16. 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