Christian Principles Lesson 1 Workbook Rescued by Grace

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1 Christian Principles Lesson 1 Workbook Rescued by Grace Genesis 6: How many times in Genesis 6:1-8 is the word grace used? 2. What word(s) sound a lot like grace? 3. What is the connection between favor and grace? How are they the same? 4. How does thinking of grace as favor broaden your definition of grace? 5. Why did God decide to punish the earth? 6. Why did God decide to rescue Noah? 7. What is God s response to unrepentant evil people today? 1 Peter 3: After reading this passage, why does God choose to rescue anyone? 2. Does God have to rescue anyone? If not then why does He?

2 God has rescued us because. Key Questions #1 Why do you think God has rescued you? #2 What specifically has God rescued you from? #3 What has God rescued you to do? My Personal Prayer Ephesians 2: What are some similarities you noticed? 2. What kind of love does v. 4 say God has for us? 3. What, according to this passage, saved us? 4. Look again at verses 1-3. What are some of the things we are accused of?

3 God has rescued us from. Romans 12: According to this passage, who gives us spiritual gifts? 2. How does He do that? 3. Did you ever think of grace as the very thing that makes you gifted? Why/why not? God has rescued us so we can. Homework: Memorize 2 Timothy 1:9 Prayerfully ask God to show you which gift(s) he gave you and how He wants to use you. Check out a book from the library or book store on discovering your spiritual gifts. Or, you can check out any number of websites offering spiritual gifts inventory tests. For example: or

4 Christian Principles Lesson 2 Workbook Understanding Baptism WHAT IS BAPTISM? A. Baptism is an Important Part of God's Plan for Salvation HEARD BELIEVED REPENTED CONFESSED BAPTIZED Day of Pentecost Acts 2: Samaria Acts 8: 4-13 Ethiopian Eunuch Acts 8: Cornelius Acts 10: Lydia Acts 16: The Jailer Acts 16: Acts 2: 37,38 Acts 2: Acts 8: 12 Acts 8: 12,13 Acts 8: 36,37 Acts 8: 37 Acts 8: 38 Acts 10: 43 Acts 10: 48 Acts 16: 14 Acts 16: 15 Acts 16: 31 Acts 16: 33 Acts 2:38-41; 8:35-39; 10: Why do you believe Baptism is mentioned in every account? 2. What does that say about the importance of baptism? B. Baptism is Our Response to God 1 Peter 3:21 1. What is Baptism according to this verse? C. Baptism is by Immersion, According to Scripture 1. What proof do we have for baptism to be by immersion?

5 WHAT BAPTISM DOES: A. Baptism Makes Disciples Matthew 28:19 1. Who should go and make disciples? 2. Where should we go to make disciples? Galatians 3:26,27; Colossians 2:12; 1 Peter 3:21 1. What does it mean to have "Clothed yourself with Christ?" 2. How are we connected to Christ through Baptism? Romans 6: What does this passage say baptism is like? 2. Besides in his death, how are we united with Christ according to v. 5? 3. What does this result in according to verse 7?

6 B. Baptism Represents the Forgiveness of Our Sins Acts 2:38 and 1 Peter 3:21 1. Why did Peter say "Repent" and be "Baptized"? 2. Does Baptism save us? Why or why not? Verses on Baptism Mark 16: 16 Matthew 28: 19 Acts 22: 16 1 Peter 3: 21 Acts 2: 38 Mark 1: 9-13 Romans 6: 3 Romans 6: 4 John 3:3 Galatians 3: 27 Colossians 2: 12 Ephesians 4: 5 Homework: Memorize Romans 6:4 (For an extra challenge, memorize Romans 6:1-7) Look up the verses in the box above. Ask yourself what each one says about baptism, and how they relate to some of the questions you may have about baptism. If you have yet to be baptize according to scripture, and believe God is speaking to you about that, please get with your youth leader or pastor as soon as possible this week.

7 Christian Principles Lesson 3 Workbook Observing Communion 1 Corinthians 11: What two things does Jesus pass out for Communion? 2. What does the Lord say we proclaim when we take Communion? I. Communion is about REMEMBERING JESUS Luke 22: What are the two symbols used by Jesus in Communion? 2. What do you think it is that we are supposed to remember about Jesus? 3. According to verse 19, what does the bread symbolize? 4. According to verse 20, what doest he cup symbolize? II. Communion is about UNITING TOGETHER Acts 2: What were the early Christians feeling at this time?

8 2. What were they doing, according to v. 42? Acts 20:7 1. What would you say is the highlight of your worship services each week the songs, the sermon, or something else? 2. What role do you think Communion should play in the service? III. Communion is about UNITING WITH GOD 1 Corinthians 11: What does Paul means when he says we should examine ourselves before we take Communion 2. How important is it for us to be in the right frame of mind when we take Communion, in your opinion? Why? Homework: Memorize Luke 22:19-20 For the next few weeks, review your notes from this lesson before Communion services. Communion is a time to be in unity with God by remembering what Christ did for us on the cross. Take a moment to examine yourself each time before taking Communion.