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THE BASIS FOR THIS CLASS

We're thrilled you've chosen to take this class. We view this as a big step towards spiritual maturity. This class is designed to help you better understand: God's desire for you Ways to express your faith Why our church exists Unique features about our church

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THE BASIS FOR THIS CLASS

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  1. We're thrilled you've chosen to take this class. We view this as a big step towards spiritual maturity. This class is designed to help you better understand: • God's desire for you • Ways to express your faith • Why our church exists • Unique features about our church • The purpose of our High School Ministry • How you fit into the purposes • What our church believes

  2. THE BASIS FOR THIS CLASS

  3. You are a member of God's very own family...and you belong in God's household with every other Christian. Ephesians 2:19

  4. KEY TRUTHS

  5. A FAMILY 1. The church is __________. A PART 2. God expects you to be ________ of a Church family. 3. A Christian without a Church is _____________. AN ORPHAN

  6. THE FOUR FREEDOM FELLOWSHIP CHURCH COMMITMENTS

  7. CLASS 101 1. The membership commitment is a commitment to ________ and _____________________. CHRIST TO A CHURCH BODY

  8. You are a member of God's very own family...and you belong in God's household with every other Christian. Ephesians 2:19

  9. We are all parts of Christ's Body, and it takes every one of us to make it complete, for we each have different work to do. So we belong to each other and need all the others. • Romans 12:4-5

  10. CLASS 101 1. The membership commitment is a commitment to ________ and _____________________. CHRIST TO A CHURCH BODY CLASS 201 2. The maturity commitment is a commitment to the ________ necessary for spiritual growth. HABITS

  11. Continue to grow in grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. 2 Peter 3:18

  12. Take the time and trouble to keep yourself spiritually fit. 1 Timothy 4:7

  13. CLASS 301 3. The ministry commitment is a commitment to discovering and using my God-given gifts and abilities in __________ God and others. SERVING

  14. God has given each of you some special abilities; be sure to use them to help each other. 1 Peter 4:10

  15. There are different kinds of service to God...together you form the Body of Christ and each one of you is a necessary part of it. 1 Corinthians 12:5,27

  16. CLASS 301 3. The ministry commitment is a commitment to discovering and using my God-given gifts and abilities in __________ God and others. SERVING CLASS 401 4. The missions commitment is a commitment to _______ the Good News with others. SHARE

  17. . . . you will be my witnesses for me . . . to the ends of the earth. Acts 1:8

  18. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do it with gentleness and respect . . . 1 Peter 3:15

  19. WHY DO WE HAVE THESE COMMITMENTS?

  20. We become what we are ________________. COMMITTED TO The membership commitment introduces us to three areas: 1. OUR SALVATION (WHAT GOD HAS DONE FOR US) 2. OUR STATEMENT (WHY WE EXIST AS A CHURCH) 3. OUR STRATEGY (OUR MINISTRY FULFILLS THE PURPOSES OF THE CHURCH)

  21. OUR SALVATION So you are all children of God through faith in Christ Jesus. And all who have been united with Christ in baptism have been made like him. There is no longer Jew or Gentile, slave or free, male or female. For you are all Christians - you are one in Christ Jesus. Galatians 3:26-28 (NLT)

  22. Most people live their entire lives without ever knowing "WHY?" They exist year after year with no idea of God's purpose for their lives. The most basic question a person can ask is, "What is the meaning of my life?"

  23. Everyone wants to be happy. • People try many ways: • Some look for happiness through friendships. • Some look for happiness through “pleasure” experiments. • Some look for happiness through popularity & power. But real happiness comes from understanding my __________________. PURPOSE IN LIFE

  24. I. WHY AM I HERE?

  25. I. WHY AM I HERE? LOVES • God made me because he ______ me, and has a purpose for me. • Jeremiah 29:11

  26. God says, “I have loved you with an everlasting love!” Jeremiah 31:3

  27. Even before the world was made, God had already chosen us to be His through our union with Christ ... because of His love, God had already decided that through Jesus Christ He would make us His children - this was God's pleasure and purpose. Ephesians 1:4-5

  28. I. WHY AM I HERE? LOVE 1. God made me to ______ me! ENJOY 2. We were created to _______ a personal relationship with God and to _________ all of the rest of God’s creation! This makes us special! MANAGE

  29. So God created human beings, making them in His image. He blessed them, and said, ...live all over the earth and bring it under control. I am putting you in charge. Genesis 1:27-28

  30. God richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. 1 Timothy 6:17

  31. I. WHY AM I HERE? LOVE 3. When we know and ______ God, and live in harmony with His purpose for our lives, it produces tremendous benefits in our ______: LIVES

  32. Clear Conscience Romans 8:1 Life & Peace Romans 8:6 Help with weakness Romans 8:26 Confidence Romans 8:31 Security Romans 8:39 Purpose Romans 8:28 Power & Strength Philippians 4:13 Fulfillment Philippians 4:19 Freedom John 8:32,36 This is the kind of lifestyle God intends for us to live!

  33. Jesus said, “I have come in order that you might have life - life in all it’s fullness!” John 10:10

  34. This is the kind of lifestyle God intends for us to live! If this is true, why aren't most people really happy?

  35. II. WHAT’S THE PROBLEM?

  36. II. WHAT’S THE PROBLEM? Humanity has a natural desire to ______________ and to ignore God's principles for living. BE THE BOSS

  37. II. WHAT’S THE PROBLEM? • This ignorance to God’s way of living is communicated in our words and lifestyle: • "Look out for #1.” • “I want what I want, when I want it” • “Do your own thing.” • “If it feels good, do it! Who cares what God has to say about it?” • “It's my life and I'll do what I please!”

  38. II. WHAT’S THE PROBLEM? SIN The Bible calls this attitude: ____ Sin is a biblical word that means “to miss the mark.” REBELLION Key word: ____________

  39. All of us, like sheep, have gone astray, and each of us has turned to his own way. Isaiah 53:6

  40. If we say that we never sin, we are only fooling ourselves, and refuse to accept the truth. 1 John 1:8

  41. II. WHAT’S THE PROBLEM? Sin breaks our close relationship with God. Sin separates us from God and causes us to live our lives outside of His will.

  42. The trouble is that your sins have cut you off from God. Isaiah 59:2

  43. All have sinned and fall short of God's glorious ideal. Romans 3:23

  44. It looks like this . . . GOD YOU All the best attempts in the world won’t get you to where you need to be. Many people say things like: • "My mother was a Christian so ..." • "I’m a really good person.” • "I'll give up all my bad habits." • "I'll work real hard and earn it." • "I go to church all the time.” SIN/DEATH

  45. II. WHAT’S THE PROBLEM? The result of these attempts is worthless. The Bible teaches us that our attempts lead to ________. A relationship with God is _____ based on anything you ____. DEATH NOT DO

  46. There are ways that SEEM right to man, but they only end in death. Proverbs 16:25

  47. II. WHAT’S THE PROBLEM? When our relationship to God is not right, it causes PROBLEMS in every area of our lives: friendships, school, parents, jobs, finances, etc.

  48. III. WHAT'S THE SOLUTION?

  49. Jesus said, “I AM THE WAY, the Truth, and the Life. No one comes to the Father, except THROUGH ME!” John 14:6

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