KNOWING GOD
STEP 1: God’s Purpose
PEACE AND LIFE
(Rom 5:1 KJV)
Therefore being justified
by faith, we have peace
with God through our
Lord Jesus Christ:
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STEP 2: OUR PROBLEM
SEPARATION
(Rom 3:23 KJV) For all have
sinned, and come short of the
glory of God;
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Adam & Eve
Chose to
disobey
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STEP 2: OUR PROBLEM
SEPARATION
(Rom 6:23 KJV) For the
wages of sin is death; but the
gift of God is eternal life
through Jesus Christ our
Lord.
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Good Works
Religion
HOLY
GOD
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STEP 3: GOD’S ANSWER
JESUS THE CHRIST
(1 Tim 2:5 KJV) For there
is one God, and one
mediator between God and
men, the man Christ Jesus;
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STEP 4: OUR RESPONCE
RECEIVE CHRIST
(Rev 3:20 KJV) Behold, I
stand at the door, and
knock: if any man hear my
voice, and open the door, I
will come in to him, and will
sup with him, and he with
me.
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BEGINNING WITH CHRIST
How to begin your life with Christ
1. Admin your condition
I am a sinner before God.
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BEGINNING WITH CHRIST
How to begin your life with Christ
2. Be willing to repent, to
turn from your sins.
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BEGINNING WITH CHRIST
How to begin your life with Christ
3. Believe that Jesus Christ
die for YOU
4. Through prayer invite
Jesus into your heart as
Lord and Savior.
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CONFESSING CHRIST
Bible Says…
(Rom 10:9 KJV) That if
thou shalt confess with thy
mouth the Lord Jesus, and
shalt believe in thine heart
that God hath raised him
from the dead, thou shalt be
saved.
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God’s Assurance – His Word
Bible Says…
(Rom 10:13 KJV) For
whosoever shall call
upon the name of the
Lord shall be saved.
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God’s Assurance – His Word
Bible Says…
(Eph 2:8 KJV) For by
grace are ye saved through
faith; and that not of
yourselves: it is the gift of
God:(Eph 2:9 KJV) Not of
works, lest any man should
boast.
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God’s Assurance – His Word
Bible Says…
(1 John 5:12 KJV) He
that hath the Son hath
life; and he that hath not
the Son of God hath not
life.
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God’s Assurance – His Word
Bible Says…
(1 John 5:13 KJV) These
things have I written unto you
that believe on the name of the
Son of God; that ye may know
that ye have eternal life, and
that ye may believe on the
name of the Son of God.
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WALKING WITH GOD
Bible Says…
1. Read your Bible daily to get
to know Christ
2. Talk to God in prayer every
day
3. Be controlled by the H.S.
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WALKING WITH GOD
Bible Says…
Tell others about Christ
Share your life story
Find other Christians whom
you can pray and share your
successes and failures
Worship and serve with other
Christians through a church
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STUDY THE BIBLE
(2 Pet 3:18 KJV) But grow in grace, and in the
knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus
Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever.
Amen.
FOLLOWING CHRIST
STUDY THE BIBLE
(2 Tim 3:16 KJV) All scripture is given by
inspiration of God, and is profitable for
doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for
instruction in righteousness:(17) That the
man of God may be perfect, thoroughly
furnished unto all good works.
FOLLOWING CHRIST
STEPS FOR GROWTH
THROUGH BIBLE STUDY
ASK:
What does it say and mean?
What does this teach me about God?
What does this teach me about how to live daily?
What to do and what to avoid
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PRAY DAILY
(1 Pet 5:7 KJV) Casting all your care upon him;
for he careth for you.
Daily through prayer:
1. Thank and praise God Philippians 4:4-7
2. Ask for and receive His wisdom. James 1-:5
3. Seek His forgiveness when you sin 1 John 1:8-10
4. Take your problems to God and claim His promises 1 Peter 5:7
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PRAY DAILY
Suggestions for Daily times with God
1. Plan a daily time with God Mark 1:35
2. Find a quiet place Psalm 46:10
3. Record prayer requests and keep track of God’s
answers.
4. Read a chapter in Luke, then pray about your plans
for a day
5. Remind yourself all day long that God is with you.
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DEPEND ON THE HOLY SPIRIT
Purpose of the Holy Spirit is to:
Teach us more about God John 14:26
Guide us moment by moment
Romans 8:14
Assure us that we are truly God’s children
Romans 8:16,17
Pray for us Romans 8:26
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DEPEND ON THE HOLY SPIRIT
Purpose of the Holy Spirit is to:
Help us walk victoriously Galatians 5:16
Fill us with God’s love Romans 5:16
Make us more like Jesus 2 Cor 3:18
Help us tell others about Jesus Acts 1:8
John 1:32 (Allow HS to control your life)
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WORSHIP REGULARY
Bible Says.
(Acts 2:42 KJV) And they continued
stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and
fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and
in prayers.
FOLLOWING CHRIST
WORSHIP REGULARY
Bible Says.
1. Love, correct and strengthen one
another Heb 10:24-25
2. Be taught, equipped for service and
rooted in the faith Eph. 4:11-16
3. Learn to server others Romans 12:4-21
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WORSHIP REGULARY
Bible Says.
4. Worship the Lord by:
A. Praising Him
(Psa 149:1 KJV) Praise ye the LORD.
Sing unto the LORD a new song, and
his praise in the congregation of saints.
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WORSHIP REGULARY
Bible Says.
B. Tell publicly about the good things He
has done for you.
(Psa 107:8 KJV) Oh that men would
praise the LORD for his goodness, and
for his wonderful works to the children
of men!
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WORSHIP REGULARY
Bible Says.
Support your church with your
Prayers
Time
Tithes
Abilities
Loyalty and Faithfullness
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SERVE OTHERS
(Eph 2:8 KJV) For by grace are ye saved
through faith; and that not of
yourselves: it is the gift of God: (9) Not
of works, lest any man should boast.
(10) For we are his workmanship,
created in Christ Jesus unto good
works, which God hath before ordained
that we should walk in them.
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SERVE OTHERS
Philippians 2:5-8 Teaches us that Christ
was a servant to man
John 13:14 shows Jesus washing the
disciples’ feet and commanding us to
serve others in similar ways
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SERVE OTHERS
Easy to find someone in need:
1. Live out your faith by serving
Eph 2:8-10
2. Help others by serving (Luke 22:27
KJV) For whether is greater, he that
sitteth at meat, or he that serveth? is not
he that sitteth at meat? but I am among
you as he that serveth.
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SERVE OTHERS
3. Bear one another’s burdens by serving
(Gal 6:2 KJV) Bear ye one another's
burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.
4. Witness by serving 1 Cor 9:19-23
5. Lead by serving Mark 10:43-45
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CONCQUER YOUR
DOUBTS, FEARS
REMEMBER THAT YOU ARE:
Redeemed and forgiven
(Eph 1:7 KJV) In whom we have
redemption through his blood, the
forgiveness of sins, according to the
riches of his grace;
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CONCQUER YOUR
DOUBTS, FEARS
REMEMBER THAT YOU ARE:
Safe in His hands
(John 10:27-29)
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CONCQUER YOUR
DOUBTS, FEARS
REMEMBER THAT YOU ARE:
Secure in His love
(Romans 8:35-39)
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CONCQUER YOUR
DOUBTS, FEARS
REMEMBER THAT YOU ARE:
Kept by His power
(1 Peter 1-:3-5)
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Live One Day at a time
(2 Cor 12:9 KJV) And he said unto me,
My grace is sufficient for thee: for my
strength is made perfect in weakness.
Most gladly therefore will I rather glory
in my infirmities, that the power of
Christ may rest upon me.
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Live One Day at a time
Bible Says:
(Mat 6:34 KJV) Take therefore no
thought for the morrow: for the
morrow shall take thought for the
things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is
the evil thereof.
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Live One Day at a time
Let God help you through each day. He
is able. REMEMBER:
1. Don’t worry about anything, but
pray about everything Phil 4:6-7
2. Cast all your care upon God
1 Peter 5:7
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Live One Day at a time
Let God help you through each day. He
is able. REMEMBER:
3. Forget the past and walk on Phil 3:13
4. God will never leave you nor forsake
you Heb 13:5
5. God will supply all your needs
through Christ Phil 4:19
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FIND BLESSING IN TESTING