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7. Making a Total Commitment

Making a Total Commitment Lesson 7

A total commitment to God causes us to focus on His eternal kingdom and avoid the trap of becoming captivated by the glitter and empty promises of this world. It is not that God needs anything that we have to offer, but that we need to develop trust in Him as the Supplier of all our needs. As we give God our complete allegiance, we will no longer live for ourselves, but for Him (1 Peter 4:2).

Baptism is total commitment to Christ. Commitment means following Jesus, and Jesus wasted no time getting to the heart of commitment: either the disciples would be committed to Him and deny their own desires, or they would be determined to go their own ways and deny Him. The choice to commit is the same for all believers. Either deny ourselves or deny Him; either walk in His way or pursue our own way.

As we respond to the call of God to be His disciples, we become part of the network God uses to enlist others for His kingdom. It is the work of the body of Christ (the Church) to share the good news of salvation with the world and invite others to become part of His last day Remnant people.

Questions

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Response questions:

Has God impressed you that what you have been studying in these Bible Guides is His truth?

Would you like to make a full commitment to Jesus Christ right now?

6. How to Remain a Christian

How to Remain a Christian Lesson 6

The most important decision we face in this life is who we allow to control our lives, Christ or Satan. The right decision is, of course, to choose Christ as Lord and Saviour for salvation from sin and its destructive power. To receive Jesus in our lives is to renounce the sinful ways of the world and choose the way of righteousness. When we receive Jesus, all our past sins are forgiven, and we are justified, or acquitted, and covered with His righteousness. But many have an idea that they must do some part of the work alone. They have trusted in Christ for the forgiveness of sin, but now they seek by their own efforts to live aright. But every such effort must fail. Jesus says, “Without Me ye can do nothing.” Our growth in grace depends on our union with Christ. It is by communion with Him, daily, hourly – by abiding in Him – that we are to grow in grace. He is not only the Author, but the Finisher of our faith. It is Christ first and last and always. He is to be with us, not only at the beginning and the end of our course, but at every step of the way. David says, “I have set the Lord always before me; because He is at my right hand and I shall not be moved” (Psalm 16:8).

How do we remain strong and committed to Christ? This lesson should help us understand this ever-present question.

Questions

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Response questions:

Can you see that spiritual growth is necessary to keep from slipping back into old sinful habits?

Is it your desire to be transformed into Christ’s likeness by the power of the Holy Spirit?

5. How to become a Christian

How to become a Christian Lesson 5

The devastating effects of sin on the human race has made it impossible for man, in his own strength, to escape the power of evil. But Jesus Christ, the divine Son of God, came to earth to break the chains of sin and restore us to the family of God. Becoming a member of the human race, He sacrificed His life as a clear demonstration of God’s love and justice, tasting death for all mankind and providing restoration from sin for all who will accept Him.

Many people do not know how to approach God. Some think they must make changes in their lives before they try to come to Him. Others find it hard to understand how Jesus could love them when other people don’t seem to. But the Bible has great news for you! God DOES love you! More than you can ever imagine! And there’s nothing you can do to make Him stop loving you! Yes, your sins demand punishment, and cause you to be separated from God. But, because of His great love, God sent His only Son Jesus to die for your sins. And that is the Good News of the Gospel!

How can God take a rebellious sinner and restore that person to an obedient son or daughter of God? This lesson will help you settle that question in your mind.

Questions

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Response questions:

Have you seen the love of God in this lesson?

Would you like to give your heart to Jesus, and be born again?

4. God’s Remedy for Sin

God’s Remedy for Sin Lesson 4

There is no doubt that the virus of sin has adversely infected our world. The tragedy of sin began to unfold in God’s perfect universe as Lucifer, a brilliant and powerful angel, challenged God’s rulership and led a third of the angels to rebellion against Him. A war broke out in heaven which resulted in Satan being driven out, along with his defecting angels, and the establishment of his insurrection on earth through Adam and Eve. And the tragic consequences of their disobedience, shame and guilt expressed through their nakedness (Genesis 3:7), running and hiding from God’s presence because of fear (Genesis 3:8-10), continues to plague the human race.

After several thousand years of conflict, it appears that Satan has control of the majority of people in our world. Yet in spite of his apparent success, God’s plan to counteract evil and rescue the human race from sure destruction is in place and will ultimately accomplish its mission. Just how deep is the infection of sin and what is God’s remedy? Let’s begin by tracing the sin problem from its inception in the Garden of Eden.

Questions

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Response questions:

Do you now understand why Jesus became one of us?

Would you like to invite Him to be your Saviour right now?

God’s remedy for sin involves the cross, and Christ’s substitutionary death for us. 2 Corinthians 5:21 says, “For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.”

3. The Tragedy of Sin

The Tragedy of Sin Lesson 3

The Bible gives us just a glimpse of what it will be like to live in God’s new world, but it mostly tells us what it will not be like and what will be missing. When all of the experiences of life that shatter our hopes and dreams are gone, the joys of eternal happiness will stretch out before us in unending panorama. What a privilege it will be to see Jesus face-to-face and personally thank Him for providing salvation and an opportunity to see the beauties of the new world.

But we must remember that there is an evil force bent on our destruction. We see this supernatural power revealed in the increasing violence, hatred, and rebellion of our day. The Bible unmasks this evil power, revealing his tactics of deception and harassment. This evil power is also responsible for the greatest tragedy in the universe. Satan caused this tragedy by rebelling against God, and introducing sin into our world.

In this lesson, we will examine the origin of evil, who is responsible, and where it all began. We will also consider how it has adversely affected everything, not just this planet we call home, but also the people and relationships that are significant to us.

Questions

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Response questions:

Can you see God’s reason for allowing the devil to continue his work until all the issues are clear?

Do you choose to be on God’s side in the battle between good and evil?

2. Is There Anyone We Can Trust?

Is There Anyone We Can Trust? Lesson 2

In our previous lesson, we discovered that the Bible was written by men inspired by the Holy Spirit. The theme of the Bible is God’s redemptive activity to save man from sin and its consequences, as well as practical counsel on how to live as followers of Christ.

In this lesson, we will consider the Bible as God’s revelation of Himself. The Holy Spirit spoke through the prophets to reveal God’s heart and character to mankind. Job 22:21 states, “Now acquaint yourself with Him, and be at peace; thereby good will come to you.” It is by becoming acquainted with God that we discover who He is, experiencing all that He has revealed Himself to be. To know Him is to love Him.

This lesson will explore God’s revelations of Himself in the Bible, bringing to light all the beautiful attributes that He desires to disclose to us. What will this personal knowledge do for us as we acquaint ourselves with Him, and learn to trust Him as He is revealed? And how will that benefit us?

Brennan Morning wrote, “Religion is not a matter of learning how to think about God, but of actually encountering Him… It does us little good to memorize chapter and verse if we have no experiential knowledge of God in our lives.”

Questions

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Response questions:

Does the God of the Bible sound trustworthy to you?

Do you believe that God has your best interest at heart?

1. Is There Anything We Can Trust?

Is There Anything We Can Trust? Lesson 1

We live in an age of continual change and uncertainty. Never in the history of the world have so many people been so completely confused and disillusioned as they are today. There doesn’t seem to be anyone or anything we can trust.

But there is good news for everyone. There is something you can believe in, and there is someone you can trust! These are not just idle claims. There is abundant evidence to support them.

There is a book that you can trust, which is the Bible. The term, Bible, simply means, The Book. It contains 66 different books, or sections, written by 40 authors over a period of 1,500 years (1400 BC to AD 100). The men who wrote the books of the Bible differed widely in education, occupation, cultural and intellectual perception. They wrote under differing circumstances on three different continents and one island. Yet in theme and purpose, the Bible is a single book. It speaks of one God; it reveals one Saviour; it uplifts one standard of righteousness.

There is one central message in both the Old and New Testaments. This is because one Author inspired all of the men who contributed to the writing of the Bible. That Author is the One who can be trusted, for He is God!

Questions

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Exodus 33:11 says the Lord spoke with Moses face to face.

Response questions:

Do you believe that the Bible is the inspired Word of God?

Would you like to set aside some time each day for the study of the Bible?

“That this Book is divinely inspired is the foundation of our faith. Allow no one to make you doubt concerning this matter; for you must give up Christianity itself if you give up on the inspiration of this Book. You have nothing else to fall back upon but this Book and your own personal verification of it by the work of the Holy Ghost in your own soul. To tamper with inspiration is to tamper with the heart of true religion. The least doubt upon that matter is fatal.” – Charles Spurgeon