Long Island Abundant Life Church - New Life Class
1. The Gospel (A New Beginning)
2. Repentance and Forgiveness (A New Freedom)
3. Prayer (A New Communication/Service)
4. Assurance of Salvation (A New Foundation)
5. The Bible (A New Guidebook)
6. Resisting Temptation (A New Challenge)
7. The Holy Spirit (A New Teacher/Helper)
8. The Lordship of Christ (A New Master)
9. Baptism (A New Identity)
10. Church Life (A New Family)
11. Holy Communion (A New Celebration)
12. Tithing (A New Responsibility/Participation)
13. Witnessing (A New Opportunity)
14. Self-affirmation (A New You)
15. Interpersonal Relationships (A New Role/Blessing)
16. Decision-making (A New Standard/Direction)
17. Adversity (A New View)
18. Spiritual gifts (New Abilities/Purposes)
19. Where do I fit in? (A New Plan)
1. The Gospel (A New Beginning)
2. Repentance and Forgiveness (A New Freedom)
3. Prayer (A New Communication/Service)
4. Assurance of Salvation (A New Foundation)
5. The Bible (A New Guidebook)
6. Resisting Temptation (A New Challenge)
7. The Holy Spirit (A New Teacher/Helper)
8. The Lordship of Christ (A New Master)
9. Baptism (A New Identity)
10. Church Life (A New Family)
11. Holy Communion (A New Celebration)
12. Tithing (A New Responsibility/Participation)
13. Witnessing (A New Opportunity)
14. Self-affirmation (A New You)
15. Interpersonal Relationships (A New Role/Blessing)
16. Decision-making (A New Standard/Direction)
17. Adversity (A New View)
18. Spiritual gifts (New Abilities/Purposes)
19. Where do I fit in? (A New Plan)
@ 1. The Gospel of Jesus Christ (A New Beginning)
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation.
The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. - 2 Corinthians 5:17
A. God
1. He is the almighty Creator (Genesis 1 (vv 1, 31); Exodus 3:14; Isaiah 40:12-31)
2. He is merciful (Exodus 34:6; 1 John 4:8b)
3. He is just (Exodus 34:7b)
B. Man
1. He is an image bearer of God (Genesis 1:26-28; 2:7, 15; Colossians )
2. He is a sinner (Romans 3:23; Genesis 3:6-10 (vv8,10))
3. He cannot save himself (Proverbs 14:12; John 11:43 Lazarus; Ephesians 2:1-5)
C. Grace
1. God takes initiative (Romans 5:8)
2. Salvation and eternal life are free but costly (Romans 6:23; John 10:11)
3. It is not earned or deserved (Ephesians 2:8,9)
D. Christ
1. He is the infinite God-Man (John 1:1,14; 20:28)
2. He died to pay the penalty for our sins and rose to secure a place in God's Kingdom for us which He offers as a free gift (John 17:2,24)
3. We are to follow in His footsteps (Luke 14:27; 1 Peter 2:21)
E. Faith
1. It is not merely intellectual assent or temporal faith (James 2:19)
2. It is trusting Jesus Christ alone for salvation (Acts 16:31)
3. Jesus Christ is the Pioneer and the Perfecter of our faith (Hebrews 12:2; 7:25 the High Priest)
Our Commitment to Jesus Christ
A. Transfer our trust to Him alone
B. Receive the resurrected and living Christ
C. Receive Christ as our Savior
D. Receive Christ as Lord of our lives
E. Repent - right from the beginning till we finish our earthly journey
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation.
The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. - 2 Corinthians 5:17
A. God
1. He is the almighty Creator (Genesis 1 (vv 1, 31); Exodus 3:14; Isaiah 40:12-31)
2. He is merciful (Exodus 34:6; 1 John 4:8b)
3. He is just (Exodus 34:7b)
B. Man
1. He is an image bearer of God (Genesis 1:26-28; 2:7, 15; Colossians )
2. He is a sinner (Romans 3:23; Genesis 3:6-10 (vv8,10))
3. He cannot save himself (Proverbs 14:12; John 11:43 Lazarus; Ephesians 2:1-5)
C. Grace
1. God takes initiative (Romans 5:8)
2. Salvation and eternal life are free but costly (Romans 6:23; John 10:11)
3. It is not earned or deserved (Ephesians 2:8,9)
D. Christ
1. He is the infinite God-Man (John 1:1,14; 20:28)
2. He died to pay the penalty for our sins and rose to secure a place in God's Kingdom for us which He offers as a free gift (John 17:2,24)
3. We are to follow in His footsteps (Luke 14:27; 1 Peter 2:21)
E. Faith
1. It is not merely intellectual assent or temporal faith (James 2:19)
2. It is trusting Jesus Christ alone for salvation (Acts 16:31)
3. Jesus Christ is the Pioneer and the Perfecter of our faith (Hebrews 12:2; 7:25 the High Priest)
Our Commitment to Jesus Christ
A. Transfer our trust to Him alone
B. Receive the resurrected and living Christ
C. Receive Christ as our Savior
D. Receive Christ as Lord of our lives
E. Repent - right from the beginning till we finish our earthly journey
