New Life in Christ - Vol04 - Engl - Teacher Guide
New Life in Christ - Vol04 - Engl - Teacher Guide
New Life in Christ - Vol04 - Engl - Teacher Guide
LIFE
Living free by
IN CHRIST
knowing the truth... Volume 4
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CONTENTS
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8. Try to have the students think about the
TEACHERS practical implications for their lives. Help them
to understand specific, practical applications.
GUIDE
Each lesson has sections marked by a
STOP
STOP sign. These are designed for the
student to stop and think about the implica-
1. We congratulate you for accepting the tions of the lesson for their lives. Take time to
challenge of discipling new believers using meditate on these sections.
New Life in Christ as your guide. The results
of this study can produce eternal fruit. The assignments in the boxes at the side of
each lesson are designed for this purpose.
2. Let the Bible always be your authority in Make use of them.
answering the questions. The students should
look up the Bible passages by themselves and 9. Help students cultivate the habit of prayer.
try to answer the questions based on what the Teach them by praying together with them.
Bible says.
10. It is important to understand that discipleship
Some new believers need a brief orientation is much more than studying the lessons of
on how to find the references in their Bibles. New Life in Christ. Discipleship implies a life
change for the disciple.
3. This manual may be used in many different
ways. In most cases, you will study one lesson This manual is just an initial help. The students
a week, encouraging the disciple to do all the need continual help in seeking to change their
assignments in each lesson. character, ways of thinking, habits, etc.
4. Try not to let your sessions get too long. Keep 11. It is of the utmost importance that disciples
an eye on your audiences attention span. learn habits like daily Bible reading, prayer,
and Scripture memorization.
5. Encourage the students to answer the
questions in their own words. Avoid At the beginning of each lesson, take time
copying the Bible word for word. Using to review the previous memory verse and ask
their own words will help them to analyze them how the daily Bible study is going. Do
the meaning of the texts studied. not scold students who have not completed
some of the assignments, but be sure to
6. Avoid preaching. Use questions to discover encourage them to finish.
what the students understand and to stimulate
active participation. 12 Be sensitive to what God is doing in the dis-
ciples life. Take time out of each session to
7. Prepare well for each session yourself. As answer any questions they might have, or to
the teacher, you should be familiar with the help with facing problems in their personal life.
content and key concepts of each lesson.
Keep in mind that there are times when it is
Your preparation should include prayer for not possible to get to every question in the
your students and for your own heart to be lesson because of lack of time. In these cases,
prepared for the lesson. choose the questions of most importance to
discuss.
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Jesus said, If you hold to my
teaching, you are really
my disciples. Then
you will know the
truth, and the
truth will set
you free.
John 8:31-32
METHODOLOGY
This book is dedicated to the study of some of the main lies that the
world and the devil use to confuse us. We will see lies like: I`m
all alone, I cant do it; its impossible, There is no justice in the
world, God cant forgive someone like me, If only I had more
money... etc.
For each lie that Satan and the world tell us, we will give biblical
answers that will permit us to live in freedom and holiness.
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Step 1
Lies that bind us
Today we find ourselves in the midst of a great battle. Why are so many Christians discouraged and living
defeated lives? Some are enslaved by their past, whether it is suffering caused by their own sin, or harm done
by others. Some are incapable of dealing with their weaknesses, almost as if they were trapped by an outside
force that does not allow them to be free of failure. Whats going on?
1. Going back to the Garden of Eden helps us understand the origin of our problems. Everything began with
a simple lie. Genesis 3:1 says that the serpent was more ____________ than any other of the wild animals.
We can see how devious he was by the way he tricked Eve. What lies did the Serpent use in Genesis 3:1-7?
v. 1 (compare with 2:16-17) ___________________________________________________________________
v. 4-5 (compare with 2:17) ____________________________________________________________________
v. 6 The fruit looked good but did it give Eve the wisdom she wanted? _______________________________
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THE PARABLE OF THE COW SATANS MAIN WEAPON
When an argumentative citizen
seemed unconvinced, Abraham 5. John 8:44 says the devil is a murderer who doesnt hold to the __________,
Lincoln said, Well, lets see how
many legs does a cow have? because there is no ____________ in him. He is a _____________ and the
Four, of course, came the reply father of ____________.
disgustedly.
Lies are the main weapon Satan uses to deceive, intimidate and enslave.
Thats right, agreed Lincoln.
Now suppose you call the cows While he does use things like witchcraft and demon possession, he can
tail a leg; how many legs would accomplish the same things with a simple lie. For example, if he can con-
the cow have? vince us that money will make us happy, we will be tempted to do what-
Why, five, of course, was the ever it takes to get more, even if we cheat or hurt others to get it.
confident reply.
Now, thats where youre 6. Although Jesus spoke the truth, some did not ________________. John 8:45
wrong, said Lincoln. Calling a
cows tail a leg doesnt make it a Why? Verse 47 says that whoever belongs to God _________ Gods words,
leg. 2 while those who do not belong to God wont listen, much less believe. When
someone refuses to listen to God, they let the lies steer them toward evil.
Many people today mistakenly
believe that everyone should de-
STOP Who are you listening to?
cide for themselves what is good
or bad. They say the Bible is too
old fashioned to be useful in our 7. The world has a totally different perception of the truth than we do. How
changing world.
does a non-believer see the things of God? 1 Corinthians 2:14
Even though our culture says _______________________________________________________________
something is OK; that doesnt
mean its really OK. Some believe Do they understand? ____________________________________________
that sin isnt sin just because they
Our culture constantly makes fun of biblical values, seeing the gospel as
give it another name. Listen to
others this week to see if you narrow minded and outdated. Much of what the world teaches as truth
can find examples of this kind of is really a lie. Things dont work out well for them because their life is built
thinking. on deception. They become slaves to the lies. For them there are no abso-
lutes; instead they believe everything is relative, depending on the circum-
stances. Therefore everyone has their own truth. They refuse to submit to
Biblical standards, believing that humans make the rules, not God.
GROWING STRONGER
8. On the other hand, 1 Corinthians 2:15 says that the spiritual person
Read Luke 1-7
(one chapter per day). _____________________ all things. By examining all things, they are able
to distinguish truth from error and make wise decisions. The lessons that
Memorize John 8:44
follow in this manual warn us about some of the most common lies that
You belong to your father, the we often hear. The best way to detect lies is to know thetruth as it is
devil, and you want to carry out revealed in the Word of God.
your fathers desires. He was a
murderer from the beginning, A practical application: When a Christian speaks the truth as
not holding to the truth, for there
revealed in the Scriptures, many will reject it because their minds
is no truth in him. When he lies, STOP
he speaks his native language,
are closed to the truth. They can neither accept nor understand
for he is a liar and the father of the truth. The fact that the majority reject our message should not
lies. NIV discourage us, but rather challenge us to keep swimming against
the current of those popular beliefs which are based on falsehoods.
You are of your father the devil,
and the desires of your father you
want to do. He was a murderer
9. Start by jotting down three examples of lies that have affected you in the
from the beginning, and does past.
not stand in the truth, because ____________________________________________________________
there is no truth in him. When he
speaks a lie, he speaks from his ____________________________________________________________
own resources, for he is a liar and
the father of it. NKJV ____________________________________________________________
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Step 2
The truth that frees us
Every day we are bombarded by popular beliefs. Everyone wants to tell us what to think. Who should we be-
lieve? Its urgent that we learn to distinguish between the voices of truth and the clamor of confusion and lies.
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1. What did Jesus say would free us? John 8:31-32 _________________________________________________
If the truth frees us, then what enslaves us? ______________________________________________________
3. Heres something to think about. One time a jail inmate said, Im thankful I was caught. When I was out-
side, I thought things were great, but now I see that was just ignorance. I was really a prisoner to sin. Here
on the inside, when I read the Bible I have encountered true freedom, eternal life and peace. 3
What does this story have to do with you? Although you might never have been in jail, are you really free?
Those who were speaking with Jesus in John 8:33 claimed they had never been slaves to anybody.
How did Jesus answer them? John 8:34 _______________________________________________
Have you ever felt the frustration of being enslaved by sin? Yes No
4. What is the first piece of our spiritual armor mentioned in Ephesians 6:14? ___________________________
Why is that piece so important? How does it help us in spiritual warfare? ____________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
Its interesting to note that the last piece of the armor is the Sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God
where we find the truth. A sword is both an offensive as well as defensive weapon. It protects against the
lies of the devil as it attacks lies with the truth.
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5. What will help us to avoid evil ways? Psalm 119:104-105 _________________________________________
If it wasnt for the Bible, we would not be able to detect the lies and flee from them. Verse 105 compares
the Bible to a lamp which illuminates our mind to see the lies that will detour us from the path.
6. In light of the above, what did the Psalmist decide? Psalm 119:106 _________________________________
He didnt waver but confirmed his decision, and nothing would keep him from obeying. The scriptures should
not only fill our minds, but must move us to put into practice what we read in them.
7. Philippians 4:8. What are we to do with the things that are true? ___________________________________
Different translations word it differently, but we are to think, meditate, or dwell on what is true. What
do you think it means to meditate on the truth of Gods word? ___________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
8. 1 John 1:9-10 speaks about __________________ our sins. Confession is telling the truth about our sin.
When we stop trying to cover it up, we allow the bright light of the truth to shine.
According to 1 John 2:4, anyone who says, I know him, yet doesnt do what he commands is a _______
and ___________________________________. Once again, the emphasis is on obeying, not just knowing.
9. Ephesians 4:24-25 tells us to put on the new nature. This means to put off ________________ and speak
__________________. Why? _________________________________________________________________
10. Acts 17:10-11 says that the believers in Berea were more noble than those in other places. Not only did
they receive the message but they also _________________________________________________________
If you hold to my teaching, you After studying a passage, it is important to look for applications for your life.
are really my disciples. Then you James 1:22 says its not enough just to hear the word, you must __________
will know the truth, and the truth _________________________________________________________________
will set you free. NIV
At the end of your study, raise your eyes up to God and ask him: Lord, what
If you abide in My word, you do you want me to do now in response to what I have read?
are My disciples indeed. And
This workbook is dedicated to the study of some of the most common lies
you shall know the truth, and the
truth shall make you free. NKJV that the world and Satan use to confuse us. Beginning with Step 3 we will
examine lies like: Im all alone, I cant do it; its impossible, God could
never forgive someone like me, and more. With each lie, we will look at
biblical answers that will allow us to live in liberty and holiness.
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Step 3
Lie: Im all alone
Answer TRUE (T) or FALSE (F)
_____ God is not interested in those who have not been faithful.
_____ If you want to get ahead in life, you need to look out for
yourself because no one else will.
_____ There is always hope, even when everything looks dark and
there doesnt seem to be any solutions.
THE LIE:
A CURIOUS STORY
To point out how lonely people can I feel completely alone. Nobody can help me. Everyone has aban-
be, Charles Swindoll mentioned an
doned me. I feel as if God were far away, or as if he has gone on vacation
ad in a Kansas newspaper. It read:
I will listen to you talk for 30 minutes and left me. Even in the midst of a crowd, many feel alone, abandoned,
without comment for $5.00. fearful and desperate. Faced with loneliness, some fill their time with activi-
ties, friends and work to keep them from looking in the mirror and asking.
Swindoll said, Sounds like a hoax,
doesnt it? But the person was Does anyone care about me? Others desperately look for consolation in
serious. Did anybody call? You bet. the wrong places, in abusive relationships, in sex, alcohol or drugs.
It wasnt long before this individual
was receiving 10 to 20 calls a day. THE ANSWER
The pain of loneliness was so sharp
that some were willing to try any- Is it really true that you are alone? No! This is one of the most destructive
thing for a half hour of companion- lies of our times. How do we know its a lie? The Bible is full of promises
ship. 4
for the person who feels abandoned and alone. For example:
1. What does Isaiah 41:10 say to the person who feels abandoned and alone? ___________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
God promised this to a sinful and rebellious people. Although they did not deserve it, he was always there.
2. Why shouldnt you fear? Jot down the promises in Isaiah 41:10 and meditate on the meaning of each one.
___________________________________________ _________________________________________
___________________________________________ _________________________________________
How do you feel knowing that these promises are true? ______________________________________________
STOP
And if you didnt know the promises or refuse to believe them, then what? ______________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
3. Psalm 23 has brought comfort to many over time. How is God presented in Psalm 23:1-3?
___________________________________________________________________________________________
What is the work of one who shepherds sheep? How might it be different from that of a cattleman?
___________________________________________________________________________________________
5. Explain what God knows about your life? Psalm 139:1-5 _________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
6. Why cant you escape from Gods presence? Psalm 139:7-12 ______________________________________
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7. How do these teachings in Psalm 139 make you feel? _______________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
8. Psalm 46:1-2 assures us that we are never alone in difficult times because God is _______________________
_______________________________________________________________. Therefore we will not _________
even though ______________________________________________. The LORD Almighty is with us. v. 7
9. Psalm 145:18-19 The Lord is ____________ to all who __________________________. What can we expect
when we call on God? v. 19 ___________________________________________________________________
Although God is near, those who fail to call on him live as if they were alone and abandoned. They dont
receive comfort; instead sadness, fear and agony rule their lives. What a tragedy!
STOP Are there times when you do not call out to God for help? Why?
You dont realize that God is near because you dont know the scriptures.
You dont believe he is near because you cannot see him.
You dont want to call on God because youre unwilling to submit to him.
10. What do you do in uncertain times or when your future is in doubt?
_____________________________________________________________
When Joshua was about to take over leadership of the Israelites, they
were about to enter enemy territory and conquer the promised land. He
didnt know what would happen but he received some important advice:
Moses said: The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you;
he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be AN INSPIRING STORY
discouraged. Deuteronomy 31:8
Read the story of Elisha and the
God said: Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not Syrians in 2 Kings 6:8-18, paying
attention especially to v. 15-17.
be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you
What is the main lesson you learn
wherever you go. Joshua 1:9 from this story?
_____________________________
11. How would these promises have motivated Joshua in uncertain times?
_____________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________
_____________________________________________________________
Neither Joshua nor the Israelites were alone. Not only did God promise
to be with Joshua, to never leave him or forsake him, He also promised to
go before him, wherever he went. GROWING
STRONGER
12. God is at our side. He is also accessible and has given us a family to
which we can belong, the family of God. Ephesians 2:18-19 says: Read Luke 15-21
(one chapter per day).
For through him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit.
Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow Memorize Isaiah 41:10
citizens with Gods people and also members of his household
So do not fear, for I am with you;
How does it make you feel to know you are a fellow citizen with others do not be dismayed, for I am your
God. I will strengthen you and help
from Gods family? _____________________________________________ you; I will uphold you with my
righteous right hand. NIV
STOP When you feel alone you have two options:
Fear not, for I am with you; Be not
Live as if you were alone, falling into depression and desperation.
dismayed, for I am your God. I will
Look up and call out to the invisible God, accepting by faith that he strengthen you, Yes, I will help you,
is present in your life. I will uphold you with My righteous
Decide between the two and remember: You are never alone! right hand. NKJV
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A Daily Surrender To Christ
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Detecting and rejecting the lies.
Principles to help you base your life on the truth instead of lies.
As you have seen in the previous lessons, a Christian can 7. When you feel tempted, burdened, discouraged,
only be free if his life is based on the truth. Each lesson doubtful or even enthusiastic, ask yourself:
lays out a specific lie and then gives biblical answers to
correct the effects of the lie on your life. Obviously, it is What am I believing that makes me feel this way?
not possible to speak of every lie the devil invents, but Is it true?
we can learn to recognize and combat any lie when it Where do my current thoughts and my feelings
presents itself. come from? From God? The devil? My culture?
Myself? My mom or dad?
What you believe determines how you will act. If you
believe something is true, you will live as if it were true. Am I being pressured by someone to believe or act
For example, if you dont believe God is watching, you in a way that contradicts the Bible? How?
tend to live a reckless life. On the other hand, if you are How might my current circumstances be distorting
aware that God is present, you tend to live righteously. my point of view, for good or for bad?
If you believe you cant, you wont. If you see yourself
What does God say about the beliefs that are
as a loser, you will live like a loser. If you see yourself as
popular in my culture?
a new creature in Christ, you will live in victory as a new
person. If you believe something is false, you will reject it, Am I doubting something that the Bible clearly tells
even if it is true. The principles that follow will help you me is true?
understand how to live in freedom and victory. Am I doubting what the Bible tells me because I
cant see it or touch it?
1. Learn to think biblically. This happens when you
saturate your mind with the Word. What do I do if I dont like what the Bible says?
What poor decisions might I be making because I
2. Do in depth Bible study, not just a quick reading of am unwilling to submit to what the Bible tells me?
the Word. When you study the Bible regularly, you
are creating a library in your mind full of biblical 8. Meditate on the implications of your decisions. What
knowledge. As time goes by you will accumulate will be the short term effects? Long term?
more and more resources to help you confront lifes
daily problems. 9. Are you aware that reality might be different than
what you are currently seeing or feeling? God is sov-
3. Live according to the scriptures you already know. ereign and is present. With Him, anything is possible.
Each day, apply what you have read to your daily life.
Are you willing to focus on what God can do or are
4. Cultivate the habit of questioning what you see and you only looking at your present circumstances? Are
hear. Without becoming negative, or cynical, learn you willing to trust God with your present circum-
to examine everything in the light of Gods Word. stances and tell Him: Lord, here I am, your servant,
Continuously ask yourself: Is that true? What does willing to do your will. I trust you for the things in
the Bible say about that? my life that seem impossible. Even though I cant do
it, you can.
5. Think for yourself. Dont believe something just
because someone (even a Christian) says its true, or 10. Where might you be paying more attention to what
because its popular. people think than to what God says?
6. What would Jesus do in your situation? 11. Make a list of negative messages (lies) that you hear.
Next write a true statement to replace each negative
message.
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Step 4
Lie: Its impossible
THE LIE
Have you ever found yourself in circumstances so difficult that youve said: Its impossible. I dont see any way
out of this. I might as well throw in the towel? Perhaps you have tried to change your character but without
success. Or youve said: Ive been a failure as a husband, mother, son... Do you feel frustrated by your inability
to achieve the victory in the Christian life that others seem to have attained? And the list goes on and on.
THE ANSWER
You cant, but God can! Isaiah 41:13 says Do not fear; I will help you. Look and see all that God has done
throughout history. For example, put yourselves in the shoes of the three Hebrew youths as they stood before
the king of Babylonia, threatened with being thrown into a fiery furnace for disobeying the order to bow down
to the kings idol. Read this inspiring story in Daniel 3:10-27 which tells how they risked their lives to challenge
the kings edict.
1. Why were they unwilling to bow down to a false god even though their refusal put their lives in danger?
Daniel 3:17-18 _______________________________________________________________________________
And the results? Read Daniel 3:19-27. God brought them out of the flames safe and sound, without even
the smell of smoke on them.
3. What could be more difficult than the promise made to Mary, that she would have a son even though she
was a virgin? The angel encouraged her by saying ________________________________________ Luke 1:37
4. If someone ever had the right to say Its impossible, it would be Mary, but instead, what was her answer?
Luke 1:38 ___________________________________________________________________________________
STOP We can say the same today when we confront impossible situations. We can ask ourselves: Am I
going to believe that nothing is impossible for God, or will I focus on the problem and lose hope, give
up, and give in to depression, anger or failure?
What impossible situations are you facing today? Write them down on a separate sheet of paper, then
go through the list saying: Lord, this looks impossible, but I believe that it is possible for you.
5. What are the two commands in 1 Peter 5:6-7 for the person who worries?
v. 6 ______________________________________ Why? ____________________________________________
v. 7 ______________________________________ Why? ____________________________________________
6. Have you ever said: I have no money; how am I going to pay my bills? What did Jesus say in Matthew 6:25?
__________________________ Why? v. 26 ______________________________________________________
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GROWING STRONGER Continue reading Matthew 6:26-32 where Jesus claims that God will pro-
vide for your daily needs. If he takes care of the birds and dresses the lilies
Read Luke 22-24 with beauty, wont he provide for us who are worth so much more? Worry
and Psalms 33-36,
(one chapter per day).
wont help us. It just saps our strength. God knows about all our needs.
Memorize 2 Corinthians 12:9 7. What should we do first, instead of worrying? Matthew 6:33
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Step 5
Lie: I can do it
This lie deals with the problem of self-sufficiency. When you say: I can do it; Im capable; Im better than
others... you are trusting in yourself instead of the power of God.
What can you contribute to your salvation? Can attending church, praying to the Virgin or stopping a bad habit
save you? Many say: Do what your religion demands and you will go to Paradise. Requirements vary from one
religion to another, but they are all based on works. They are selling the lie: You can do it if you work hard enough.
1. Are you capable of contributing anything to your salvation according to Romans 3:10, 20, 23-24?
.
____________________________________________________________________________________________
2. If you work hard, can you save yourself? ______ Ephesians 2:8-9 Why? ______________________________
___________________________ What is grace? ________________________________________________
Salvation is a free gift from God. It cannot be bought, only accepted by faith, or rejected..
3. Galatians 3:10-11 says those who try to be justified by the law (self effort) are under a __________ because
they do not continue to do ___________ that the law demands. No one can obey the Ten Commandments
100%. If salvation depended on works, nobody could ever reach it. Thank God its by faith, not works.
How many sincere and good people today are under a curse because they believe the lie: I can do it.
STOP
If you cant contribute anything to your salvation, what about your Christian life? What place do works and
personal effort play? Although Salvation does not depend on works, there is no doubt that good works are the
fruit of being saved. Ephesians 2:10 says we were created in Christ Jesus to do good works. The point isnt
whether good works are important, but rather: Where do they come from? Is the Christian life
a matter of trying harder or of letting God work in you and through you?
4. Go back to 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 that you studied in the last lesson. At the beginning of the chapter, Paul
mentions a vision he had of what no one else had ever seen. But then he was given a thorn in his flesh
which caused great suffering. Although he asked God to remove it three times, it was still with him.
5. Thats why Paul said in 2 Corinthians 12:10 When I am __________, then I am ___________. Weakness is
an effective way to remind us of our limitations and to temper our pride.
6. Galatians 2:20-21. I have been crucified with Christ, It is no longer I who _______, but ________ lives in me.
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Now I live by _________ in the son of God. Its a lie to say, I can do it
when the essence of the Christian life is letting Christ live through me.
What determines my relationship with God? v. 21 It isnt about what I do
for God, but what Christ has done for me.
7. In John 15 Jesus said that he is the vine and we are the branches. What
Abide in Me, do verses 4-5 teach about the idea that I can do it?
and I in you. As the
branch cannot bear fruit of
_______________________________________________________________
itself, unless it abides in the What does it mean to abide or remain in Christ? _________________
vine, neither can you, unless
you abide in Me. John 15:4 _______________________________________________________________
We will all appear before the judgement seat where fire will reveal whether
we built our lives in the power of the Spirit or in the flesh. Many say: Im
capable and talented. You can do a lot in the flesh, even build ministries
that seem successful, but think about what will happen when God examines
everything.
11. Some grade their church on its size, the bigger the better. Do you think
this is a good way to measure the success of a ministry? Why?
_______________________________________________________________
Some ministries are the work of God while others are monuments to men.
GROWING STRONGER 12. When the Christian life becomes a life of human effort, it becomes another
gospel which is repulsive to God (Gal. 1:6-8). Paul dealt with this problem
Read Exodus 1-7 of legalism in the book of Galatians. Some wanted to require new gentile
(one chapter per day) believers to submit to circumcision and other practices of the law. Something
Memorize John 15:5 similar happens today:
Some believers feel superior to others who dont follow their lists of prohibited
I am the vine; you are the activities. They criticize others and shame them instead of motivating them in
branches. If you remain in love to do good. Their Christianity is basically negative.
me and I in you, you will bear
much fruit; apart from me you Others are proud of never missing services, or of fasting, praying or reading their
can do nothing. NIV Bibles more than others. They try to impress God and others with their works.
I am the vine, you are the 13. Many Christians depend on themselves and their Christian works
branches. He who abides in Me, thinking: If I just work hard I can do it. Thinking about what you have
and I in him, bears much fruit;
for without Me you can do noth-
learned in this lesson, what is wrong with that kind of thinking?
ing. NKJV _______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
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Step 6
Death Im afraid
All of us experience fear at times. Check which of the following things are causing fear in your life.
Fear of rejection Fear of death Fears about the future Fear of failure
Fear of Gods judgment Fear of enemies Fear of the devil Fear of being laughed at
Fear of what others will say Fears about health issues Fear of never finding love
Fear of not being able to pay your bills Fear that God will not hear you Other ________________________
1. Psalm 11 speaks about a moment of terror. When Davids friends saw that his enemies had arrows on their
bowstrings ready to fire against the just, they advised him to flee to the mountains like a bird. v. 1-2
David was indignant. How did he respond? v. 1 __________________________________________________
Since David looked at God as his refuge, he could not imagine fleeing
2. David asked what righteous should do when it seems like their world is crumbling around them? v. 3
Think about how you react in a crisis. What was Davids answer for times of crisis? v. 4 ________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
At first glance his answer doesnt seem to relate to his situation, but take a second look. David was saying
that things arent as they appear. It may seem like evildoers are in charge of our world, or that our situa-
tion is impossible, but the reality is different: God, is still sitting on his throne and sees everything.
What is God doing? v. 4 Is he up there biting his fingernails, not knowing what to do? ________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
The sovereign God exists, sees everything and rules. Hes still in charge of our world even if we cant see
him.
3. Read v. 5-7. Although it looks like evildoers are winning, in his time God will judge them. Then, what can
the just expect? v. 7 _________________________________________________________________________
The New American Standard Bible, like many translations says The upright will behold His face.
STOP Meditate on the implications of these verses for your life. God exists. He sees everything. He is over all the
earth. He is with us. He is our refuge. What more could we ask? _____________________________________
Are you fearful? What or who do you fear? _______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________
Is there really a God who reigns over everything? Yes No Can he see everything? Yes No
Does he stand with you? Yes No Do you really believe this to be true? Yes No
Think about this: When you look around and only see problems, remember that what you see is not the
whole picture. God is in charge, not people or our circumstances. If thats true, what is there to fear?
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SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT 5. What do the following passages teach about fear and how to overcome it?
Proverbs 29:25 ________________________________________________
Sometimes the Lord calms the
storm. Sometimes he lets the _______________________________________________________________
storm rage and calms his child.5
Psalm 18:1-2 ___________________________________________________
In your current situation, do _______________________________________________________________
you feel that God is calming the
storm or calming you as you pass John 16:33 ____________________________________________________
through it?
6. Does God ever get tired of hearing from us? Psalm 71:3
______________________
_______________________________________________________________
______________________
______________________ 7. In Psalm 34 (below), underline the words and phrases that are the most
helpful in overcoming your fears. Take time to meditate on each one.
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e D A Psalm 34:4-9, 14-17
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In this lesson you have read many passages to help you deal with fear.
STOP
GROWING STRONGER Which thoughts or ideas have caught your attention the most?
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Step 7
But...everyone else does it.
THE LIE
Everyone does it, why should I be different? It cant be that bad if it is so popular. Friends of those who want
to live a holy life sometimes say: Dont be a fanatic, relax, enjoy life. Do you think you are better than us?
Being different is uncomfortable. Its not easy to swim against the tide. We might follow the world due to peer
pressure; but other times we do it because sin looks like fun, and we dont think about the consequences.
1. List some examples of common practices in our society that people justify by saying Everyone is doing it.
________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
THE TRUTH
The Salmon
2. How does Romans 12:2 contradict the lie that says...its OK because In the cold waters
everyone else does it? _______________________________________ of many rivers the salmon swim.
They are born in freshwater
____________________________________________________________ streams, but migrate downstream
to the sea. Not all of them survive
God hasnt called you to copy the worlds ways, but to be transformed the trip, but those that reach the
into a new kind of person who is different. If your friends scoff be- ocean grow to huge sizes. After
cause you are a believer you could respond: Yes, Im different! So several years at sea, instinct calls
what? Ive chosen a different path. I have a higher calling. them to return to the stream where
they were born.
3. To be different, it is necessary to renew your _________________. v. 2 The trip home is hard, as they fight
How can you renew your mind? _______________________________ the current, rapids, predators and
other obstacles. When a waterfall
____________________________________________________________ blocks their path they jump over
and over until they reach the top.
One way to transform your thinking is to allow biblical truth to replace the At last they reach their destination,
lies you have learned from the devil and the world during the course of where they lay their eggs and die,
giving rise to a new generation.
your life (Psalm 119:11). Your mind needs to be reprogrammed in order
for you to be light in the darkness instead of just adopting the worlds way What if the salmon didnt want to
of thinking. That is precisely why this manual was written, to help you swim against the current? It would
identify the lies and exchange them for the truth. remain at sea, unable to reproduce,
bringing the end of their species.
Romans 12:1 gives another way to be different: Present your body to God
as a living sacrifice. Pray and surrender all of yourself to God, to do his will What happens to believers who
instead of the worlds bidding. How? See A Daily Surrender to Christ wont swim against the worlds
on page 12. current?
_______________________________
4. What does Matthew 7:13-14 say about the person who wants to be _______________________________
like everyone else. Where does the wide road lead? ______________ Be like the noble salmon. Perse-
vere against the current and every-
____________________________________________________________
thing the world throws at you.
____________________________________________________________
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5. Write down some areas in your life where you are feeling pressured to
mold yourself to the world. Be specific: ___________________________
______________________________________________________________
8 In Philippians 2:15-16, God calls you to live a blameless life in the midst
of a ________________________________________ culture, like shining
lights for all to see. Hold fast to Gods word, allowing it to always be
your guide. Do you accept the challenge to shine? Yes No
STOP Think of a practical way you could shine for God today? What is it?
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Step 8
Theres no justice in the world
THE LIE
When you look around, it would be easy to conclude that there is no justice in our world. We see suffering,
crime, injustice, poverty and corruption. The lie we will study in this lesson expresses itself in different ways:
Why do evil men prosper when the righteous suffer? Its unfair. The forces of good are losing the battle.
Its not worth trying to do the right thing when doing evil brings greater rewards.
THE TRUTH
Its true that the wicked outnumber the righteous, but that should not surprise us. The most popular path,
with the most traffic is the one that leads to destruction (Matthew 7:13-14). Why do the good people suffer
at the hands of evildoers? Is it true that evil pays better than doing good? What attitude should the righteous
take in the light of so much injustice?
Psalm 37 is key to finding answers to these issues. Read the whole Psalm and answer questions 1-8.
Why do you think a good person would envy the wicked? _________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
2. Is it true that sometimes the wicked prosper? Yes No Then why shouldnt the righteous envy the
wicked? v. 2 _______________________________________________________________________________
3. Use three different colors to underline the following themes that are found in Psalm 37:
What God commands the righteous to do.
What will happen to evildoers.
What God promises to those who do good.
4. What should you do instead of envying the wicked? v. 3 __________ in the Lord and _______________.
This verse says it all. Instead of living with envy, anger, complaining or vengeance, your attitude should be
to focus on doing good. Doing good includes all that the Bible commands us. The tendency of many
believers is to focus on the injustice and use it as an excuse for our bad behavior. But God says, leave it to
me, Ill take care of it. (Romans 12:19). Your responsibility is to do what is right, no matter what.
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A STORY OF HOPE WHAT GOD PROMISES TO THE JUST
Imagine a city under
siege. The enemy
6. What will God do for those who obey him? Psalm 37
that surrounds v. 4 _________________________________________________________
the city will not let
anyone or anything v. 6 _________________________________________________________
leave. Supplies are
v. 11 ________________________________________________________
running low and the
citizens are fear- v. 28 ________________________________________________________
ful. But in the dark
of the night, a spy
sneaks through the enemy lines.
7. What does v. 16 say to motivate us? ______________________________
______________________________________________________________
He has rushed to the city to tell
the people that in another place
the main enemy force has been WHAT GOD PROMISES TO THE WICKED
defeated; the leaders have already
surrendered. The people do not 8. What will happen to the wicked? Psalm 37:9-10 ___________________
need to be afraid. It is only a
matter of time until the besieging ______________________________________________________________
troops receive the news and lay v. 13 The Lord ________ at the wicked, for _________________________
down their weapons.
v. 14-15 ______________________________________________________
Similarly, we may feel we are
surrounded by the forces of evil, ______________________________________________________________
disease, injustice, oppression, v. 20 The wicked will perish, they will vanish like ___________, as if they
death, but the enemy has actually
been defeated at Calvary. Things
had never existed..
are not the way they seem to be.
It is only a matter of time until 9. Should we seek vengeance? Romans 12:19 Why? _________________
it becomes clear to all that the
battle is really over. 6 ______________________________________________________________
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Step 9
God will never forgive
someone like me
THE LIE
This lie takes several forms: What Ive done is just too awful. How can I ever be forgiven? Im not worthy;
how can God love someone like me? Im afraid that Im a lost cause. God has given me so many opportuni-
ties that Ive not taken advantage of. I cant believe he would give me another chance.
THE TRUTH
This lie, like so many others is a mixture of truth and lies. On the one hand, a person is correct in saying that
they arent worthy. They recognizes their sin, and feel they dont deserve Gods forgiveness. They have come to
believe that there is no remedy for their sin. Why? Perhaps because there is so much wrong with their life, or
because they keep on committing the same sin over and over. Perhaps they feel incapable of overcoming their
weaknesses. This person probably believes that God will forgive others who sin less, but not him or her.
1. Where do the doubts come from? Revelation 12:9-10 describes one of Satans main tactics. Verse 9 says
that Satan _______________________ the whole world. Verse 10 calls him the _________________ of our
_________________________, who ______________ them before ________________ day and night.
Although he is not able to fool God with his accusations, he often convinces us with his lies. He is right
when he says we have sinned, but lies when he says our sins are too many or too great to be forgiven. If
we believe this, the enemy will paralyze us with remorse and doubt.
2. What is Gods attitude toward sinners? Ephesians 2:4-5 God is rich in __________________. Even when
we were dead in sin, he made us alive. By _______________ you have been saved.
The words mercy and grace are like two sides of the same coin:
Mercy: Gods compassion that moves him to hold back a punishment we deserve.
Grace: Gods great love that moves him to give us a gift we do not deserve, pardon.
3. Read Romans 8:31-39. Instead of accusing us what does God do? v. 33 _____________________________
Instead of condemning us, what is Christ doing now? v. 34 _______________________________________
What can separate us from Gods love? v. 38-39 _________________________________________________
4. So, what does God want? Punish us Forgive us God is on our side! He wants to forgive us
and give us peace. He is not playing hide and seek with believers. We dont have to beg or try to con-
vince him to forgive us. He already decided to forgive us and wants to restore us to fellowship.
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Justified by faith means God has declared us righteous based on the work of
Christ. This is not because we are worthy or without sin, but rather because
God credited the righteousness of Christ to our account. It is based on the
finished work of Christ on the cross, independent of our own righteousness.
How does God see us now? Romans 8:1 says, there is now no condemnation
for those who are in Christ Jesus. In spite of our weakness he declares us to be
righteous. He doesnt focus on our sins, but rather on Christs blood that covers
them
STOP Have you accepted Christ as your savior? Are you in the shadow of the
cross? ___________________________________________________________
If not, is there anything to stop you from doing it now? ______________________
God sees me as righteous Is there any sin that the blood of Christ does not cover? ______________________
through the blood of Christ
Can God forgive someone like you, even with your many faults? _______________
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Step 10
I cant take it.
Why do we suffer?
THE LIE
When something bad happens, it is common to hear: Where is God? I dont deserve this. I cant take it any-
more. Why are all these trials coming my way? If Im Gods child, why does he treat me this way? In moments
of pain, everyone wants to know, Why? There arent easy answers, but the Bible does have a lot to say about it.
THE TRUTH
God has never abandoned you. Hes always at your side. Hebrews 13:5-6
Do you deserve this? Often you wont understand why, but its important to know that nothing happens
by accident. There is a plan for everything. Romans 8:28-29
Why do you suffer? there are many reasons, but it is important to remember one thing: The most
important question is not Why? but How should you respond when you suffer?
When something bad happens there are two options: You can become depressed or angry; or you can
take it as if it were a school to build your character. 1 Peter 5:10 tells us that after you have suffered a
little while, God will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.
Many teach that Gods will is that His children should never suffer. They claim suffering is the result of a per-
sons own sin, or due to lack of faith. They preach an easy gospel, without pain. But, what does the Bible say?
We will see that everyone suffers; even the just, but our suffering isnt necessarily the result of Gods wrath.
We shouldnt be surprised when we suffer; thats just normal.
1. In John 16:33 Jesus said: I told you these things so you might have ___________. In this world you will
have ____________ but ______________________. I have _________________________________________.
2. Is it true that God does not want you to suffer, and if you do suffer it is always caused by your own sin?
2 Corinthians 11:23-28 _______________________________________________________________________
1 Peter 4:12-14 _____________________________________________________________________________
Verse 14 says specifically that Christians sometimes suffer just because they are believers. Have you ever
suffered for being a Christian? _______________________________ Share your experience with the group.
3. How should you respond to suffering? Write down the two things mentioned in 1 Peter 4:19.
____________________________________________ and ___________________________________________
Instead of complaining, look at your troubles as an opportunity to grow. Growth occurs when the believer
turns all his circumstances over to God and keeps doing good, even in the midst of his pain.
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TESTED BY ADVERSITY Sometimes suffering is the direct result of your rebellion. Suffering might be
Gods attempt to get your attention, so examine your life. Repent if needed.
Have you noticed that trees
that grow alone, subject to wind
But how great is God! He doesnt give up on you, but wants to restore you.
and drought, are the strongest, He disciplines his children in love until they return to Him (Heb. 12:5-6).
while those which grow protected
in the forest are weaker? WHAT DOES GOD WANT TO ACCOMPLISH WITH SUFFERING?
A clay vessel is weak until it
passes through the fiery kiln. 4. Is there a plan for your life or are you just drifting alone? Romans 8:28
_______________________________________________________________
If the steel of a knife blade is
not tempered by fire, it will never
be able to hold a sharp edge. 5. The apostle Paul could speak about suffering from his own experiences.
Read 2 Corinthians 4:7-12 to understand his point of view. Whats the
Someone asked C.S. Lewis,
Why do the righteous suffer? purpose of our weaknesses? v. 7 ___________________________________
Why not? he replied. Theyre
the only ones who can take it. 7 _______________________________________________________________
What attitude did Paul express in v. 8-9? ____________________________
Today the church must
have people who have not been _______________________________________________________________
offended or destroyed by their
sufferings, a people who are not 6. Some say: If God was really with me, this would not have happened.
cast down, dejected, full of ques-
tions, but holding fast to His love, How should you respond to trials? James 1:2-4 ______________________
proving Him faithful in all things -
patient, enduring, strong in faith.
Why? _________________________________________________________
They are to be an example to the _______________________________________________________________
weak, to be a source of true com-
fort and consolation 8
7. What other purposes for suffering are given in 2 Corinthians 1?
Trials are medicines which
our gracious and wise Physician
v. 4, 6 ________________________________________________________
prescribes because we need them; v. 8-9 _________________________________________________________
and he proportions the frequency
and weight of them to what the
case requires.9
SUMMARY
3 Suffering should not come as a surprise. If Christ and the apostles suf-
fered, can we expect any less? Those who preach a gospel without pain
are preaching fantasy, not the true gospel.
3 There is a plan. Everything works together for good. God never leaves
us. We are hard pressed but not crushed, persecuted but not abandoned.
GROWING STRONGER 3 Suffering is like a school to teach compassion. The world is full of
suffering people. Who will comfort them? Those of us who have passed
Read Joshua 8-14 through trials have been prepared to console others.
(one chapter per day).
3 Suffering teaches us to depend on God instead of ourselves.
Memorize John 16:33 3 Suffering is an opportunity to grow. It helps to mold and polish us.
Trials teach us things we could never learn any other way.
I have told you these things, so 3 Suffering can be Gods call to examine your life and repent if needed.
that in me you may have peace. In
this world you will have trouble. 3 Our reaction to trials determines whether we will be strengthened
But take heart! I have overcome or whether we will sink into resentment, depression and sadness.
the world. NIV
STOP Write down on a separate sheet the trials you face now.
These things I have spoken to
you, that in Me you may have Pray over each trial like this:
peace. In the world you will have
Lord, show me if there is sin in my life that needs to be confessed. I put
tribulation; but be of good cheer,
myself into your hands during this trial and commit myself to continue
I have overcome the world.
doing good. I refuse to become discouraged or bitter because of what is
NKJV
happening to me. May these days be my school for compassion. I expect
to receive your comfort and to comfort others in the future. Amen
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Step 11
If only I had more money...
THE LIE
Like other lies, this one takes various forms. Money is everything. The most important thing is to live comfortably,
with all the stuff I want. Money will make me happy and solve my problems, etc. But money isnt the only thing
for which people are looking. Besides wealth, some seek security in sex, fame, friends, a career, etc.
The rich say: My bank account is what makes me feel important and secure. Im somebody now that I have
money, a career, fame, friends. On the other hand, the poor say: Im nobody because I dont have what oth-
ers have. From the list below choose the things you would most like to have.
Money Financial security A nice home A good car Sex
Intelligence Promotions in my career Good food Fame Friends
Beauty Good body, figure Athletic ability Talent Power
Stylish Clothes Computer, smart phone Good grades Health Other
Are there more important things than those listed above. Examples? ___________________________________
THE TRUTH
Although there is nothing wrong with wanting to live well, if you only focus on material things, what hap-
pens when you lose them? For example, if a women feels secure because of her good figure, will she still
be happy when the years bring wrinkles and some extra pounds? ___________________________________
3. What would you say to someone who says: Im someone because I have money and influence?
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
4. Write down elements of your current life that will last forever: _____________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Now, elements of your current life that will not last forever: ________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
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SOMETHING TO 5. What dilemma do believers face every day? Matthew 6:24
THINK ABOUT
______________________________________________________________
Meditate on the following ______________________________________________________________
passages and the answers
they give to materialism
6. What solution does Matthew 6:19-21 present to this dilemma? _______
The grass withers ______________________________________________________________
and the flowers fall,
but the word of our
God endures forever. 7. What are some ways to store up treasures in heaven? ________________
Isaiah 40:8 ______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
9. Why can you be content or satisfied with what you have? Phil. 4:19
______________________________________________________________
10. In Matthew 6:25-35 Jesus promised to supply our basic needs like food
and clothing. He concludes in v. 33 by telling us to seek first
_______________________________ and ___________________________
and all these things shall be ______________________________________
11. Some mistakenly take these and other passages as promises of economic
prosperity and riches. However, is that what they say? They never prom-
ise prosperity; rather they guarantee that God will supply our basic needs.
Didnt Paul specifically say in Philippians 4:11-12 that he was content
whether he was in need or whether he was living with abundance?
GROWING The important thing is not how much money one has, rather the peace in
STRONGER knowing that God will always give him enough for a contented life.
Read Joshua 15-21
(one chapter per day). STOP What makes you feel secure or happy? Are you content?
When someone believes that material things are what matter most, he
Memorize Mark 8:36 builds his life on a foundation that will disappear with the passage of time.
Have you swallowed the lie that material things are the only things that are
What good is it for someone real or of value?
to gain the whole world, yet
forfeit their soul? NIV If your bank account is what makes you feel important, it is not nearly as
important as you think.
For what will it profit a man if
Instead of making your life a quest for money, seek first Gods control over
he gains the whole world, and
loses his own soul? NKJV your life. Doing this, he will take care of the rest of your needs.
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Step 12
All religions lead
us to heaven
It is common to hear people say that there are many roads to heaven. They say that the most important thing
is to be sincere in the practice of your religion and to tolerate other beliefs. Others say it is enough to just
love others regardless of what church you attend.
All of this sounds great and it is very popular to think this way. Its easy because it allows you to choose the
beliefs you like and reject those you dont. But, what does the Bible say? What did Jesus teach?
1. What did Jesus say to Nicodemus, who was a very religious man? Was he accepting of the way Nicode-
mus practiced his religion? John 3:1-3 _________________________________________________________
2. According to Jesus, who can get to heaven without going through Him? John 14:6 _________________
Does this passage lead you to believe that the truth is something that is always changing depending on
the times, circumstances or popular opinion? ___________________________________________________
When people accuse Christians of being close minded for believing that Jesus is the only way to heaven,
we must remind them that this is not our idea, but what Jesus himself taught. It is interesting to note that
many who claim to be so open minded are tolerant of everything except the true gospel.
3. Does the Bible leave the door open to the idea that all religions take us to God? Why or why not?
Acts 4:12 _________________________________________________________________________________
Exodus 20:3-4 _____________________________________________________________________________
Galatians 1:8 ______________________________________________________________________________
Memorize 7. It obviously depends on what traditions you are talking about. Some traditions
Acts 4:12
are biblical and good, others not so much. Some are just neutral.
Salvation is found in no one else, Many times the decision to follow Christ requires one to break with some
for there is no other name under aspects of his past.
heaven given to mankind by which
Often a new Christians family or friends will consider them odd or even traitors
we must be saved. NIV
to their religious heritage. There will be opposition, scoffing and persecution.
Nor is there salvation in any other, Remember the teaching of the two paths in Matthew 7:13-14? The majority
for there is no other name under were on the wide path that lead to destruction.
heaven given among men by which
we must be saved. NKJV What you must remember is that on judgment day, you will have to give an
account to God, not to your parents or relatives. (Revelation 20:11-15)
STOP
You could paraphrase Mark 8:36 this way: What good will it do to make
your family and friends happy, yet forfeit your soul? Or what can anyone
give in exchange for their soul?
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT 8. What brought Jesus into conflict with the religious leaders? Mark 7:9
_____________________________
YOUR ATTITUDE TOWARDS OTHER RELIGIONS
_____________________________
10. What does 1 Peter 3:15-16 command? _____________________________
_____________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_____________________________
What should your attitude be towards those who question your faith?
_______________________________________________________________
You have let go of the
commands of God and 11. What was Jesus attitude towards the lost? Why? Matthew 9:36-38
are holding on to human _______________________________________________________________
traditions. Mark 7:8
See to it that no one takes You need to have firm convictions about what you believe and why.
STOP
you captive through hollow Dont be upset if others accuse you of being close minded. Remember
and deceptive philosophy, that Jesus himself said that he was the only way to heaven.
which depends on human
tradition and the elemental When you speak to those of other religions, express yourself with
spiritual forces of this world compassion and courtesy, never with scorn or sarcasm.
rather than on Christ.
Colossians 2:8 The goal is not to win arguments, but to win souls.
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Quotes:
1. Thomas Brooks, quoted in Lies Women Believe And The Truth That Sets Them Free
by Nancy DeMoss
4. Author unknown
5. Author unknown
7. C.S. Lewis
9. John Newton
10. Klyne Snodgrass, Between Two Truths - Living with Biblical Tensions, 1990, Zondervan
Publishing House, p. 35.
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Step 4 2 Corinthians 12:9 Step 1 John 8:44
Step 10 John 16:33 Step 7 Romans 12:2 But he said to me, My grace You belong to your father, the
is sufficient for you, for my devil, and you want to carry out
I have told you these things, Do not conform to the pattern power is made perfect in your fathers desires. He was a
weakness. Therefore I will murderer from the beginning,
so that in me you may have of this world, but be trans-
not holding to the truth, for
peace. In this world you will formed by the renewing of your boast all the more gladly
there is no truth in him. When
have trouble. But take heart! mind. Then you will be able to about my weaknesses, so
he lies, he speaks his native
I have overcome the world. test and approve what Gods that Christs power may rest language, for he is a liar and the
NIV will is, his good, pleasing and on me. NIV father of lies. NIV
perfect will. NIV
These things I have spoken And He said to me, My You are of your father the
to you, that in Me you may And do not be conformed to grace is sufficient for you, devil, and the desires of your
have peace. In the world you this world, but be transformed for My strength is made father you want to do. He was
will have tribulation; but be by the renewing of your mind, perfect in weakness. There- a murderer from the beginning,
of good cheer, I have over- that you may prove what is fore most gladly I will rather and does not stand in the truth,
Cut on the lines. Carry these cards with you and memorize the verses
come the world. NKJV that good and acceptable and boast in my infirmities, that because there is no truth in him.
perfect will of God.. NKJV the power of Christ may rest When he speaks a lie, he speaks
upon me. NKJV from his own resources, for he is
a liar and the father of it. NKJV
Step 12 Acts 4:12 Step 9 Romans 5:1 Step 6 Psalm 34:7 Step 3 Isaiah 41:10
Salvation is found in no one Therefore, since we have The angel of the LORD So do not fear, for I am with
else, for there is no other been justified through faith, encamps around those who you; do not be dismayed, for I
name under heaven given we have peace with God fear him, am your God. I will strengthen
to mankind by which we through our Lord Jesus and he delivers them.. you and help you; I will
must be saved. NIV Christ NIV NIV uphold you with my righteous
right hand. NIV
Nor is there salvation in any Therefore, having been The angel of the Lord
justified by faith, we have Fear not, for I am with you;
other, for there is no other encamps all around those
peace with God through our Be not dismayed, for I am
name under heaven given who fear Him, And delivers
Lord Jesus Christ. NKJV your God. I will strengthen
among men by which we them. NKJV
you, Yes, I will help you, I will
must be saved. NKJV
uphold you with My righteous
right hand. NKJV
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