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Name the various characters involved in the average courtroom scene?

Name the various characters involved in the average courtroom scene? Which is most important to the person accused of the crime? What is the job of the defense attorney?.

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Name the various characters involved in the average courtroom scene?

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  1. Name the various characters involved in the average courtroom scene? • Which is most important to the person accused of the crime? • What is the job of the defense attorney?

  2. Whether in a courtroom facing erroneous charges or in a hostile world that is anti-God and anti-Bible, defending the truth is vital. Today we will see how the early church leaders defended the gospel of salvation by faith, and how we can defend our faith today.

  3. A Passionate Defense Acts 15:1-35 family theme: Defending the Faith

  4. Objectives: Know: The church leaders at Jerusalem confirmed that Gentiles did not have to be circumcised and keep the ceremonial Law of Moses in order to be saved. Think: Live with the understanding that salvation is by grace through faith for all people.

  5. Objectives: Do: Defend the truth of the gospel, opposing those who teach that works are necessary for salvation.

  6. Believers Must Defend theFaith Against False Teachers Acts 15:1-5

  7. Believers Must Defend theFaith Against False Teachers Some Jewish believers were teaching that Gentiles could not be saved if they were not circumcised and submitting to the Law of Moses. Paul and Barnabas argued passionately that salvation was by grace through faith alone.

  8. We resist all efforts to add any requirement to salvation by faith in Jesus Christ. • Why do you think Paul was so adamant about the doctrine of salvation by grace through faith? • In what specific ways have you seen people “add to” the gospel message?

  9. The Scriptures Affirm That SalvationIs by Grace Through Faith Alone Acts 15:6-21

  10. The Scriptures Affirm That SalvationIs by Grace Through Faith Alone The testimonies of Peter, Paul, and Barnabas about the Gentiles they had seen saved proved that God’s gift of salvation could only be received by grace, through faith.

  11. We proclaim and teach the biblical doctrine of salvation by grace through faith so people can come to Christ. • In what ways have you seen the doctrine of salvation by grace through faith ignored or diminished?

  12. We proclaim and teach the biblical doctrine of salvation by grace through faith so people can come to Christ. • How would you explain to someone that salvation is by grace through faith; that we cannot earn salvation by being good enough?

  13. Believers Strive to Be in OneAccord Over a Common Faith Acts 15:22-35

  14. Believers Strive to Be in OneAccord Over a Common Faith The believers in Antioch were encouraged and rejoiced over the message contained in the letter. They were strengthened by the teachings of Judas and Silas and discipled and trained by Paul and Barnabas.

  15. We hold firm to the essentials of the faith and grant liberty in matters of culture, tradition, and preference. • What are some essential truths we must hold to and agree on as believers?

  16. We hold firm to the essentials of the faith and grant liberty in matters of culture, tradition, and preference. • What are some cultural distinctives we should not hold as essentials for fellowship with other believers?

  17. What Scriptures could we use to show people that salvation is by faith in Christ, and not by our own good works? • Whom do you know that is trying to earn forgiveness and salvation through his or her own efforts?

  18. How could you start a conversation with that person this week in order to help him or her understand that salvation cannot be earned and that he or she simply needs to trust fully in Christ as Savior and Lord?

  19. HomeConnection is a simple, downloadable page that gives parents: • A weekly Bible passage to READ togetheras a family • Suggestions to help them PRAY together as a family • Suggested activities to DO to put their faith in action • Available for FREE download at D6home.com

  20. Home Connection also provides the “take away” from each age level in D6 Curriculum. This way parents know what each family member is experiencing in his or her class. • Download your • free copy of Home Connection at D6home.com

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