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WELCOME TO. Journey. in. Christian. Commitment. 8. SESSION ONE: PURPOSE.

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  1. WELCOME TO Journey in Christian Commitment

  2. 8 SESSION ONE: PURPOSE Nothing precedes purpose. The starting point for every church should be the question, "Why do we exist?" Until you know what your church exists for, you have no foundation, no motivation, and no direction for ministry. If you are helping a new church get started, your first task is to define your purpose... Rick Warren, The Purpose Driven Church, p. 81.

  3. 7 PURPOSE OF THIS CLASS • Get to know one another • Learn about Jesus Christ • Learn about the history of the Reformed movement and Jesus Christ • Learn what makes Presbyterians unique • Learn about Trinity and its core values • Learn about our own faith and spiritual gifts • Become a member of Trinity and get involved

  4. 7 PURPOSE OF THIS CLASS By the time you leave, we hope you walk away with: • Having learned about yourself and your faith • A stronger relationship with Jesus Christ • Relationships with others at Trinity • A decision to join Trinity and get involved with hits ministries

  5. 8 INTRODUCTIONS • Find a partner • Share the following: • Name • Why you come to Trinity • What you like to see in a church • Introduce partner to rest of class

  6. 8 EXPECTATIONS

  7. SESSION ONE: PURPOSE 8 • Purpose of this course • Introductions • Four Key Questions for Membership • The Big Protest • A Glimpse at John Calvin

  8. 9 FOUR KEY QUESTIONS • Do you believe in One God who makes himself known in the three persons of the Holy Trinity: • God the Father Almighty • Jesus Christ his only begotten Son, our Lord and Savior • The Holy Spirit, the Lord and giver of life?

  9. 8 FOUR KEY QUESTIONS • Do you accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and risen Savior and do you trust him as the only way to salvation? • Do you intend to be a faithful disciple of Jesus Christ and proclaim the gospel of salvation to humankind, preserve the truth, promote social righteousness and exhibit the transforming love of Jesus to the world?

  10. 8 FOUR KEY QUESTIONS • Do you intend to take part in the common life and worship of Trinity Presbyterian Church by praying and studying Scripture, participating in the governing responsibilities of the church, and supporting the call of the church through the joyful giving of money, time and talents?

  11. 1ST call 16 yrs old Commitment to Christ Seminary college childhood Rev. Eric’s Faith Journey BIRTH PRESENT 8 MY FAITH JOURNEY

  12. BREAK

  13. 10 SESSION TWO • Questions 1 & 2 • The Big Protest

  14. 10 • Do you believe in One God who makes himself known in the three persons of the Holy Trinity: • God the Father Almighty • Jesus Christ his only begotten Son, our Lord and Savior • The Holy Spirit, the Lord and giver of life? ONE There is ___________ true God

  15. 11-12 WHAT ABOUT THE TRINITY? God the Father and Jesus credited with creation: Genesis 1:1 John 1:1-3 Colossians 1:15-16 The Holy Spirit comes from both the Father and Jesus John 14:26 John 16:7 The Holy Spirit raised Jesus from the dead and gives us life Romans 8:11

  16. 12 WHAT ABOUT THE TRINITY? 1 3 God is ________ in ___________ NOT __________ in ___________. 3 1

  17. 12 QUESTION TWO • Do you accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and risen Savior and do you trust him as the only way to salvation?

  18. 12-13 QUESTION TWO Jesus is Lord and God John 20:28 Matthew 1:23 Jesus as Savior John 3:16-17 John 14:6 Jesus Christ is the only way to salvation.

  19. 14 SESSION THREE: REBUILDING A Quick Review of the Protestant Reformation

  20. 13 SESSION THREE: REBUILDING small GROUP DISCUSSION • What do you dislike about the Church in general? (Not Trinity, but the Church in general.) • If you were courageous enough, what would you do to change the Church? • How would you go about implementing your plan?

  21. 13 - 14 MARTIN LUTHER’S 95 THESES (1483-1546)

  22. 15 EXAMPLES OF 95 THESES #21. Therefore those preachers of indulgences are in error, who say that by the pope's indulgences a man is freed from every penalty, and saved; #47. Christians are to be taught that the buying of pardons is a matter of free will, and not of commandment. #66. The treasures of the indulgences are nets with which they now fish for the riches of men.

  23. 15 RESULT OF LUTHER’S 95 THESES Luther Excommunicated Lutheranism Begins Other Protestant Movements Begin Anabaptists Reformed Christians Protestant - Protest

  24. 15 JOHN CALVIN (1509-1564) Background Institutes of the Christian Religion, 1536 Geneva Experience Providence Few Thoughts and Quotes of Calvin JOHN CALVIN (1509-1564)

  25. 15 BACKGROUND From Priesthood to Law school Conversion somewhere in 1532-1534 JOHN CALVIN (1509-1564)

  26. 15 INSTITUTES OF THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION Written in 1536 Attempt to Appease the King of France JOHN CALVIN (1509-1564)

  27. 15 CALVIN QUOTES Spectacles of Scripture The Scriptures act like a pair of glasses bringing God into focus. Defending God’s Truth A dog barks when his master is attacked. I would be a coward if I saw that God's truth is attacked and yet would remain silent. JOHN CALVIN (1509-1564)

  28. 15 PROVIDENCE God’s Activity in Creation No Coincidences God is in Control JOHN CALVIN (1509-1564)

  29. BREAK

  30. SESSION FOUR: I MUST CONFESS 16 WHAT MAKES PRESBYTERIANS UNIQUE? Confessional Sovereignty of God Sacraments Representative Government

  31. 16 small GROUP DISCUSSION What is a confession? If your group made a Christian bumper sticker or t-shirt, what would it say? SESSION FOUR: I MUST CONFESS

  32. 16-18 WE ARE CONFESSIONAL The Book of Confessions • The Nicene Creed • The Apostles’ Creed • The Scots Confession • The Heidelberg Catechism • The Second Helvetic Confession • The Westminster Confession of Faith • The Shorter Catechism • The Larger Catechism • The Theological Declaration of Barmen • The Confession of 1967 • A Brief Statement of Faith – PC(USA) SESSION FOUR: I MUST CONFESS

  33. 16-18 Key Confessional Phrases • Q. What is the chief and highest end of man? • Man’s chief and highest end is to glorify God, and fully to enjoy him forever. • - The Larger Catechism, 7.111 “[Jesus Christ is] God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father.” - Nicene Creed To be reconciled to God is to be sent into the world as his reconciling community.” - The Confession of 1967 SESSION FOUR: I MUST CONFESS

  34. 19-20 OUR FORM OF GOVERNMENT Three Forms of Church Government • Episcopal • Congregational • Presbyterian SESSION FOUR: I MUST CONFESS

  35. 19-20 REPRESENTATIVE GOVERNMENT • Session • Members elected to represent the congregation • Presbytery • Group of churches in a specific area • Synod • Group of presbyteries • General Assembly • The entire denomination SESSION FOUR: I MUST CONFESS

  36. 21 OVERVIEW OF PC(USA) Session (the particular church) General Assembly (The entire denomination) Presbytery (cluster of churches) Synod (cluster of Presbyteries) SESSION FOUR: I MUST CONFESS

  37. OUR CONSTITION SESSION FOUR: I MUST CONFESS

  38. 23 SOVEREIGNTY OF GOD Majestic Holy Sustains Creates Rules Redeems the world Infinite SESSION FOUR: I MUST CONFESS

  39. A FEW REFORMED GUIDELINES “The church reformed always reforming” “Grace Alone, Faith Alone, Scripture Alone” SESSION FOUR: I MUST CONFESS

  40. Good Night!

  41. GOOD MORNING!

  42. THIS MORNING The Sacraments What We Don’t Believe Trinity: Past ~ Present ~ Future Our Core Values Getting Plugged In

  43. 23 SACRAMENTS A sacrament contains at least the three following elements: 1. God seals his promise of good will in us 2. God’s promise is to sustain us in our faith 3. The act of the sacrament is a public act as it takes place in the presence of God, his angels and other people SESSION FIVE: IT TAKES TWO (SACRAMENTS)

  44. 24 SACRAMENTS Baptism Lord’s Supper SESSION FIVE: IT TAKES TWO (SACRAMENTS)

  45. 24 BAPTISM • We participate in Christ’s death and resurrection • Water Represents: • The Flood • Cleanliness • Exodus from Egypt • Living Water Jesus Offered • Sign and Seal of God Grace in the Promise of Jesus SESSION FIVE: IT TAKES TWO (SACRAMENTS)

  46. 24 BAPTISM • A New Circumcision • Washing Away of Sin • Rebirth • Putting on Fresh Garments of Christ • Adoption Into the Family of God • A Work of God • God Does the Cleansing SESSION FIVE: IT TAKES TWO (SACRAMENTS)

  47. 24 BAPTISM Received Only Once There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is above all and through all and in all. – Ephesians 4:3-6 Baptism of Children Encouraged SESSION FIVE: IT TAKES TWO (SACRAMENTS)

  48. 26 THE LORD’S SUPPER SESSION FIVE: IT TAKES TWO (SACRAMENTS)

  49. 25-26 THE LORD’S SUPPER Reminder of Christ’s Sacrifice Reminder of Jesus’ Resurrection Renewal of Our Vows at Baptism Bread and Wine are Symbols Similar to Baptism SESSION FIVE: IT TAKES TWO (SACRAMENTS)

  50. 27 WHAT WE DON’T BELIEVE Salvation by Good Works Historic Succession of Bishops Altars Praying to Saints or Virgin Mary Reincarnation Fate Purgatory Mortal Sins SESSION SIX: I DON’T BELIEVE IT!

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