• Key Verse John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
• Are we living in the TITANIC generation ?

Who is Jesus ?

1. Key Verse John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
2. Evidence from history: The Calendar System
3. The Creator, Jn. 1.1
4. The great I AM lived in a human body.
• The Messiah, Jn.4.26
• The Bread of Life, Jn.6.35
• From Above, Jn.8.23
• The Eternal One, Jn.8.58
• The Light of the World, Jn.9.5
• The Door, Jn.10.7
• The Good Shepherd, Jn.10.11,14
• The Son of God, Jn.10.36
• The Resurrection and Life, Jn.11.25
• The Lord and Master, Jn.13.13
• The True Vine, Jn.15.1
• Alpha and Omega, Re.1.8
• The First and the Last, Re.1.17

First Coming was ...

1. His mission: To seek and save which was the lost so that they (the lost) might have life and have it abundantly. Lu. 19.10; Jn. 10.10
2. The Only Mediator between God and men.
• 1Tm:2:5: For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;
3. No other name GIVEN under heaven whereby mankind can be saved. Acts 4.12

Why Did Jesus Must Die ?

The Entrance of sIn - When Adam and Eve disobeyed God in the Garden of Eden, sin invaded the human race.

1. "Wherefore, as by one man (Adam) sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, FOR THAT ALL HAVE SINNED:" Romans 5:12 ". . . for there is no difference. FOR ALL HAVE SINNED, and come short of the glory of God;" Romans 3:22b-23
2. The knowledge of sIn - The TEN Commandments Ex.20.1-17

The Penalty of sIn - "For the wages of sin is DEATH; . . ." Romans 6:23a

1. Not just physical death, but something far more serious SPIRITUAL DEATH in hell!
2. "But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: WHICH IS THE SECOND DEATH." Revelation 21:8

The Payment of sIn - To cover the sin of Adam and Eve, THE BLOOD of an innocent lamb was shed. Gen. 3:21) " . . . John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold THE LAMB of God, which TAKETH AWAY THE SIN of the world." John 1:29

1. The GOOD News. - Rom:5:17: For if by one man's offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.)
2. Rom:5:18: Therefore as by the offence of one judgment came upon all men to condemnation; even so by the righteousness of one the free gift came upon all men unto justification of life.
3. The BEST offer: ...... but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Ro.6.23

Friend, Jesus Christ shed His blood on the cross to pay the penalty for YOUR sin!
 

• "Who his own self bare OUR SINS in his own body on the tree,. . ." 1 Peter 2:24 " . . . Unto him that loved us, and washed us from OUR SINS in his own BLOOD," Revelation 1:5b
• What can wash away my sin and your sin? NOTHING BUT THE BLOOD OF JESUS!
• Not church membership, not sacrements, not baptism, not good works,
• " . . . without shedding of BLOOD is no remission." Hebrews 9:22
• "But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him." Romans 5:8-9

Heb 2:3 How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him;
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16

My response .........(tick one)

• I reject Jesus Christ as my Savior.
• I want to receive Jesus Christ as my Savior.
• I have already received Jesus Christ as my Savior.

How Can I Be Sure That My Sin is Forgiven ?

1. Man's Part- Rev 3:20 Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, ...
2. God's Part - ....I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.

• John 1:12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:
• Rom 10:9-10 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
• I Jn 5:11-13 And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life. These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.

Why and How Should I Read the Bible ?

Daily Necessary Activities

• As Eating- Matt 4:4 But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.
• As Drink - John 4:14 But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.

• Religion vs Relationship -
• Following Ritual & Religious Duties to obtain salvation & God's acceptance vs Knowing SomeOne -
• Conversion to Christian Lifestyle vs Conversion to Christ.

Why I Should Pray and How ?

1. The Purpose - On Line Communication - A Sign/ Token of Relatioship
2. The Blockage -
• Unconfessed sin (Isa. 59.2) -
• Unforgiveness (Matt.6.14-15) -
• Disobedience (1Jo.3.21-22) -
• Wrong motives (Ja.4.2-3)
3. The Art - A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication)

How Does God Guide Us ?

1. Commanding Scripture
1. General will -
• 2Ti 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable
• for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 2Ti 2:15
2. Particular will
• Psa 119:133 Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.
• Ps 119:105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
• The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple. Ps 119:130
2. Circumstantial Signs
• Open doors - 1Co 16:9 For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries.
• Closes doors - Act 16:7 After they were come to Mysia, they assayed to go into Bithynia: but the Spirit suffered them not.
3. Counsel of Saints
• Pro 15:22 Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
4. Common Sense
• Psa 32:8 I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.
• Psa 32:9 Be ye not as the horse, or as the mule, which have no understanding: whose mouth must be held in with bit and bridle, lest they come near unto thee.
5. Peace from within
• Phi 4:6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
• Phi 4:7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Who is the Holy Spirit ?

• The unnamed Servant
• The 'Servant' Mission

Why the Holy Spirit is called the Spirit of Christ. ?

1. He rested upon Christ Matt 8.16
2. He was given to Christ Acts 2.33
3. He was given by Christ Acts 2.33, John 15.26
4. He acts for Christ John 16.12-15
5. He testifies of Christ John 15.26
6. He glorifie Christ John 16.24
7. He unites to Christ 1 Cor 12.13, 6.7
8. He makes us like Christ Gal 5.21-23

What is the Ministry of the Holy Spirit ?

1. The Office- John 16:8 And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment
2. Parakletos - John 14:16 And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you forever;
3. Give Gifts for Manifold Purposes
• Mutually dependent one to another Ro.12.4-8
• The perfecting and the full equipping of the saints Eph.4.11
• For the work of ministering toward building up Christ's body (The Church) Eph.4.11-15
• spiritual illumination for good and profit 1Cor.12.1-11

How Can I Resist Evil Temptation ?

1. Live Holiness Living - Flee from youthful lust - 2Tim.2.22
2. Resist the devil - James' advice - Ja.4.7
3. Use Three step's approach - Deny self, take up the cross, follow Him.
4. Use 'It is Written' Approach Matt.4.1-11
5. Put The Whole Armor of God Eph.6.10-17
6. Distinction between: Trial vs Temptation

Why Should We Tell Others and How ?

1. The Coming Holocaust - As the day of Noah & the day of Lot . Lu.17.26-30
2. The judgment day -
• the sinner - Heb 9:27 And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:
• the world - 2 Pet 3:10 But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.
3. The Only Way of Escape - The Glad Tiding of Salvation 1Cor.15.1-4
4. Operation Rescue
• Personal level - One on one - Marturia
• Group level - Koinonia
• Institutional level - Diakonia

What Is the Church ?

1. Organism (invisible church) vs Organized visible one.
• 2 Tim 2:19 Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.
• Matt 7:21-23 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? 23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
2. Human race since the birth of the CHURCH is now divided in three companies of people. 1Cor.10-32
• The Jewish Nation
• The Body of Christ = the Bride of Christ = the Church = Ekklesia = the New Human Race = the assembly of redeemed people by the blood of the LAMB out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation; including Jewish believers.
• The non-Jewish nation = Gentile Nation
3. It's Mission - Operation RESCUE
• Matt 28:19-20 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.
• Mark 16:15-16 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.

How Should Then We live ?

1. Follow Jesus' example
• Preach ;Teach ; Witnessing
2. Take heed Paul's EXHORTATION
• Do the work of an evangelist 2Tim.4.5
• Do not love the world 1Jn.2.15-17
• Be not conform with the world Ro.12.1-2
• Remember your Citizenship is not from this world Phi.3.20
• You are a Pilgrimage on this plane earth. Heb.11.38
• Looking Unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith. Heb.12.2